In Austin, which hospitals provide the best care, have the best outcomes and offer the most recognized specialties? Which hospitals are known for their heart care, knee replacements or blood cancer treatments?
According to the new U.S. News & World Report ranking, St. David’s Medical Center was the best hospital in the area and ranked No. 10 in Texas. It was also the only local hospital to be recognized as one of the best hospitals for community access.
“These recognitions are a testament to the culture of excellence that defines St. David’s HealthCare,” said David Huffstutler, president and chief executive officer of St. David’s HealthCare. “Every day, our physicians, nurses and colleagues come together with one shared purpose — to deliver outstanding care with compassion. We are proud to see that commitment recognized on a national stage.”
Ascension Seton Medical Center ranked No. 16 in the state.
St. David’s North Austin Medical Center ranked No. 18.
Baylor Scott & White in Round Rock and Lakeway, which share the same Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services number, ranked No. 21.
No other Central Texas hospitals made the Texas Best Hospital list.
The annual state and national rankings are based on health outcomes such as preventable complications, readmissions, deaths, infections, nursing communication and length of hospital stays.
Texas had only one hospital that made the national honor roll (the top 20): Houston Methodist Hospital. U.S. News & World Report does not rank its honor roll hospitals.
Texas also had hospitals that made the top 10 in certain specialties.
MD Anderson in Houston was No. 1 in cancer care, and Houston Methodist Hospital was No. 5 in gastroenterology and gastrointestinal surgery, No. 7 in obstetrics and gynecology, and No. 10 in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. UT Southwestern in Dallas was No. 9 in neurology and neurosurgery.
St. David’s ranked No. 43 nationally in cardiology, heart and vascular surgery. It also received a high-performing’ rating in these specialties:
Ascension Seton did not have any ranked programs, but had a high-performing eating in these specialties: