Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Ranked Among Top Hospitals in Texas in Annual Survey

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Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is one of the leading hospitals in the Houston area and the state of Texas in U.S. News & World Report magazine’s prestigious “Best Hospital” annual rankings. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is ranked No. 9 in the Houston area and No. 23 in Texas in the magazine’s 2016 list.

“This recognition is a testament to the incredible progress we’ve made in bringing complex, sophisticated medical care to the community,” said Chris Siebenaler, chief executive officer of Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. “The teamwork between our physicians and our staff – with a focus on continuously improving quality and safety – is making a significant difference in the lives of patients from across Fort Bend and surrounding areas. We are all very proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report.”

The magazine’s annual analysis of hospitals includes data from nearly 5,000 centers across multiple clinical specialties, procedures and conditions. Scores are based on a variety of patient outcome and care-related factors, including patient safety and nurse staffing. During 2015, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital had 13,132 admissions, and physicians on staff performed 4,149 inpatient and 7,684 outpatient surgeries.

Houston Methodist Hospital is also named the No. 1 hospital in Texas for the fifth consecutive year and is the only hospital in Texas to earn a spot on the “Best Hospitals” Honor Roll. The Honor Roll, which includes 20 hospitals throughout the country, recognizes hospitals that are the “best of the best” in patient care, patient safety, outcomes, nursing, advanced technology and reputation. To view the hospital rankings, visit usnews.com/best-hospitals.

Learn more about Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital at houstonmethodist.org/sugarland or call 281-274-7500 for a physician referral.