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Home to more than 100 years of medical milestones, groundbreaking research and advanced technologies, we offer the highest quality of patient care, personalized for you.
On This Page
What Sets Us Apart
Awards & Recognition
Leading Medicine for You
Innovative Treatments & Medical Advancements
Our Story & History
What Sets Us Apart
We Are Leading Medicine
Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
Quality & Patient Safety
We Are Leading Medicine
Pioneering a brighter future for medicine — for you
At Houston Methodist, we are committed to connecting patients from all over the world with advanced, personalized and innovative care. Our dedicated doctors and researchers collaborate in all areas, from reimagining decades-old medical techniques to inventing new treatment options for patients who previously had none. And we know that our ground-breaking research, technology and therapies impact our patients’ lives today — and for years to come. That is our promise of leading medicine.
Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
Health care that’s tailored to you, that’s convenient for you
We understand how important it is to treat you as an individual, with your own unique health history, lifestyle and needs. Your health care should be personalized, and we are dedicated to establishing lifelong relationships, providing a consistent care team and building customized treatment plans designed for your well-being. We also know that personalized care means convenient care, and with multiple locations spread throughout the Greater Houston area, you can find the type of care you need — from everyday care to specialty care — when you need it, all close to home.
Quality & Patient Safety
Putting patients first
Houston Methodist delivers the highest quality of care and patient safety standards throughout our hospitals, clinics and physician offices across the Greater Houston area by providing:
Expertly trained doctors and provider teams who practice
evidence-based medicine
A
first-rate, caring patient experience
that aims to exceed patient expectations, with ongoing feedback survey opportunities
Ongoing advanced
research
into the
most effective treatments, technologies and patient care methodologies
A quality-focused, state-of-the art
teaching environment
to grow our medical leaders
For us,
quality
means ensuring a safe patient care environment where we provide clinical excellence with
integrity and compassion
.
Awards & Recognitions
Our standards of care are proven in numerous awards, accolades and national recognitions that recognize Houston Methodist’s commitment to providing outstanding patient care and leading medicine.
Houston Methodist Hospital is #1 in Texas for patient care
Learn More
7 Hospitals with Magnet® designation in nursing
Learn More
7 Hospitals recognized as High-Performing by Vizient
Learn More
We provide the highest quality of care to our patients
Learn More
The only hospital system in the nation to get all "As"
Learn More
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
713.790.3333
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
Schedule a Doctor's Appointment
Find a Doctor
Schedule a Doctor's Appointment
Feeling Sick? Find Quality, Convenient Care
Get Care Now
Comprehensive Cancer Care at 8 Locations
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
713.790.3333
Leading Medicine for You
At Houston Methodist, our doctors, researchers, scientists and staff are committed to transforming
research
into lifesaving therapies to bring the most innovative and cutting-edge treatments to our patients faster. Our deep commitment to finding new ways to prevent and treat illness, including making
clinical trials
available to every person who needs one, is truly the difference between practicing medicine, and leading it — for you.
Our Centers of Excellence
Our six Centers of Excellence deliver leading-edge, transformative care across Houston. From the most customized cancer treatments, the most innovative brain surgeries and the most complex organ transplants to therapies and treatments for spine conditions, heart diseases or digestive disorders, our highly skilled, renowned experts have decades of experience treating the toughest cases.
DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Neal Cancer Center
Neurological Institute
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Underwood Center for Digestive Health
Explore All Services & Specialties ➝
Keeping You Well — Everyday Care for You
Our focus is on keeping you well, which is why our more than 40 primary care offices offer the full spectrum of everyday health care services ranging from flu shots and health screenings to help managing your weight and cholesterol. We also offer same-day care, virtual urgent care and orthopedic injury clinics and can connect you with specialty care when needed.
Primary Care Group
Same Day Clinics
Virtual Urgent Care
Emergency Care Centers
Mammogram Appointments
Same Day Orthopedic Clinics
Imaging Appointments
Expertise Everywhere — Convenient Locations Across Greater Houston
Whether you need primary, specialty, emergency or hospital care, Houston Methodist's expertise is conveniently located and easily accessible throughout the Greater Houston area.
All Locations
Continuing Care Hospital
Emergency Care Centers
Emergency Rooms
Hospitals
Primary Care Group Offices
Specialty Physician Group Offices
All Specialties
Allergy and Immunology
Behavioral Health
Breast Services
Cancer Services
Diabetes
Endocrinology
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Facial Plastics
Gastroenterology
Gynecologic Oncology
Heart & Vascular Services
Hematology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Podiatry
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Rheumatology
Surgery
Urogynecology
Urology
Women's Health
4 miles
8 miles
15 miles
25 miles
50 miles
Maximum Distance
Load More Locations
Innovative Treatments & Medical Advancements for You
Our physicians and researchers are deeply committed to streamlining the process of translating discoveries into treatments and cures for our patients — another way that we put the patient at the center of everything we do. Our many clinical advancements, including groundbreaking
research
and access to potentially life-saving
clinical trials
, are a testament to this dedication, and include:
Delivering innovative cancer treatments
Our dedicated oncologists are working to stop
cancer
using the latest innovations in
research
,
treatments
and oncology. From
genetic screenings
and
clinical trials
to advanced imaging and robotic surgery, our cutting-edge cancer care is available at eight locations across Greater Houston — so you can be treated close to home.
Leveraging GI expertise and advanced technology
Our experts use sophisticated, state-of-the-art imaging, robotics and other technologies to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract, accurately diagnose GI disorders, and provide the most effective way forward for each patient. We work together to provide personalized treatment plans that address the whole person, with the best possible outcomes — no matter the condition.
Pioneering neurological care
As leaders in
neurology and neurosurgery
research, diagnosis and treatment innovations, our world-renowned clinicians care for patients with the most complex neurological conditions. Our research-scientists work to develop the most advanced and effective treatments, drugs and clinical trials for
stroke
,
Parkinson’s disease
,
Alzheimer’s disease
,
ALS
and
brain tumors
.
Providing cutting-edge care in orthopedics and sports medicine
Our orthopedic surgeons and specialists have introduced and been first adopters of the most cutting-edge innovations in
orthopedics and sports medicine
, including advancements in cartilage repair and replacement, minimally invasive treatments for tendon ruptures, accelerated recovery times and orthopedic technologies such as 3D imaging and ultrasound.
Giving hope to more transplant patients
Performing transplants for more than 60 years, our experienced team of surgeons and specialists offer Houston’s most comprehensive organ failure management and
transplant center
. We are No. 1 in the U.S. for
multi-organ transplants
and No. 7 in the nation for all transplants (including
heart
,
kidney
,
liver
and
lung
). In 2023, we surpassed 10,000 transplants.
Setting the benchmark for heart and vascular treatment
Our cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons
strive to set the international benchmark for
cardiology
,
cardiovascular surgery
,
vascular surgery
and
cardiac imaging
. With specialized
clinics and programs
, groundbreaking research and novel
clinical trials
underway, our experts are investigating more effective ways of diagnosing and treating
heart and vascular disease
across Greater Houston.
Our Story & History
A nonprofit health care organization with more than a century of experience, Houston Methodist has a legacy of medical milestones that attracts patients from around the world. With more than 35,000 employees and nine hospitals spread throughout the Greater Houston area — including the flagship location in the Texas Medical Center — the institution is internationally recognized as a leading academic medical center.
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Getting Started
Why Choose Houston
Methodist
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Getting Started
Why Choose Houston
Methodist
Why Choose Houston Methodist
Why Choose Houston Methodist
Home to more than 100 years of medical milestones, groundbreaking research and advanced technologies, we offer the highest quality of patient care, personalized for you.
On This Page
What Sets Us Apart
Awards & Recognition
Leading Medicine for You
Innovative Treatments & Medical Advancements
Our Story & History
What Sets Us Apart
We Are Leading Medicine
Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
Quality & Patient Safety
We Are Leading Medicine
Pioneering a brighter future for medicine — for you
At Houston Methodist, we are committed to connecting patients from all over the world with advanced, personalized and innovative care. Our dedicated doctors and researchers collaborate in all areas, from reimagining decades-old medical techniques to inventing new treatment options for patients who previously had none. And we know that our ground-breaking research, technology and therapies impact our patients’ lives today — and for years to come. That is our promise of leading medicine.
Personalized, Patient-Centered Care
Health care that’s tailored to you, that’s convenient for you
We understand how important it is to treat you as an individual, with your own unique health history, lifestyle and needs. Your health care should be personalized, and we are dedicated to establishing lifelong relationships, providing a consistent care team and building customized treatment plans designed for your well-being. We also know that personalized care means convenient care, and with multiple locations spread throughout the Greater Houston area, you can find the type of care you need — from everyday care to specialty care — when you need it, all close to home.
Quality & Patient Safety
Putting patients first
Houston Methodist delivers the highest quality of care and patient safety standards throughout our hospitals, clinics and physician offices across the Greater Houston area by providing:
Expertly trained doctors and provider teams who practice
evidence-based medicine
A
first-rate, caring patient experience
that aims to exceed patient expectations, with ongoing feedback survey opportunities
Ongoing advanced
research
into the
most effective treatments, technologies and patient care methodologies
A quality-focused, state-of-the art
teaching environment
to grow our medical leaders
For us,
quality
means ensuring a safe patient care environment where we provide clinical excellence with
integrity and compassion
.
Awards & Recognitions
Our standards of care are proven in numerous awards, accolades and national recognitions that recognize Houston Methodist’s commitment to providing outstanding patient care and leading medicine.
Houston Methodist Hospital is #1 in Texas for patient care
Learn More
7 Hospitals with Magnet® designation in nursing
Learn More
7 Hospitals recognized as High-Performing by Vizient
Learn More
We provide the highest quality of care to our patients
Learn More
The only hospital system in the nation to get all "As"
Learn More
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
713.790.3333
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
Schedule a Doctor's Appointment
Find a Doctor
Schedule a Doctor's Appointment
Feeling Sick? Find Quality, Convenient Care
Get Care Now
Comprehensive Cancer Care at 8 Locations
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
Call Us to Get Started With Your Care Today
713.790.3333
Leading Medicine for You
At Houston Methodist, our doctors, researchers, scientists and staff are committed to transforming
research
into lifesaving therapies to bring the most innovative and cutting-edge treatments to our patients faster. Our deep commitment to finding new ways to prevent and treat illness, including making
clinical trials
available to every person who needs one, is truly the difference between practicing medicine, and leading it — for you.
Our Centers of Excellence
Our six Centers of Excellence deliver leading-edge, transformative care across Houston. From the most customized cancer treatments, the most innovative brain surgeries and the most complex organ transplants to therapies and treatments for spine conditions, heart diseases or digestive disorders, our highly skilled, renowned experts have decades of experience treating the toughest cases.
DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center
Neal Cancer Center
Neurological Institute
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Underwood Center for Digestive Health
Explore All Services & Specialties ➝
Keeping You Well — Everyday Care for You
Our focus is on keeping you well, which is why our more than 40 primary care offices offer the full spectrum of everyday health care services ranging from flu shots and health screenings to help managing your weight and cholesterol. We also offer same-day care, virtual urgent care and orthopedic injury clinics and can connect you with specialty care when needed.
Primary Care Group
Same Day Clinics
Virtual Urgent Care
Emergency Care Centers
Mammogram Appointments
Same Day Orthopedic Clinics
Imaging Appointments
Expertise Everywhere — Convenient Locations Across Greater Houston
Whether you need primary, specialty, emergency or hospital care, Houston Methodist's expertise is conveniently located and easily accessible throughout the Greater Houston area.
All Locations
Continuing Care Hospital
Emergency Care Centers
Emergency Rooms
Hospitals
Primary Care Group Offices
Specialty Physician Group Offices
All Specialties
Allergy and Immunology
Behavioral Health
Breast Services
Cancer Services
Diabetes
Endocrinology
Ear, Nose, Throat, and Facial Plastics
Gastroenterology
Gynecologic Oncology
Heart & Vascular Services
Hematology
Hepatology
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Ophthalmology
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Pain Management
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Podiatry
Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
Rheumatology
Surgery
Urogynecology
Urology
Women's Health
4 miles
8 miles
15 miles
25 miles
50 miles
Maximum Distance
Load More Locations
Innovative Treatments & Medical Advancements for You
Our physicians and researchers are deeply committed to streamlining the process of translating discoveries into treatments and cures for our patients — another way that we put the patient at the center of everything we do. Our many clinical advancements, including groundbreaking
research
and access to potentially life-saving
clinical trials
, are a testament to this dedication, and include:
Delivering innovative cancer treatments
Our dedicated oncologists are working to stop
cancer
using the latest innovations in
research
,
treatments
and oncology. From
genetic screenings
and
clinical trials
to advanced imaging and robotic surgery, our cutting-edge cancer care is available at eight locations across Greater Houston — so you can be treated close to home.
Leveraging GI expertise and advanced technology
Our experts use sophisticated, state-of-the-art imaging, robotics and other technologies to evaluate the gastrointestinal tract, accurately diagnose GI disorders, and provide the most effective way forward for each patient. We work together to provide personalized treatment plans that address the whole person, with the best possible outcomes — no matter the condition.
Pioneering neurological care
As leaders in
neurology and neurosurgery
research, diagnosis and treatment innovations, our world-renowned clinicians care for patients with the most complex neurological conditions. Our research-scientists work to develop the most advanced and effective treatments, drugs and clinical trials for
stroke
,
Parkinson’s disease
,
Alzheimer’s disease
,
ALS
and
brain tumors
.
Providing cutting-edge care in orthopedics and sports medicine
Our orthopedic surgeons and specialists have introduced and been first adopters of the most cutting-edge innovations in
orthopedics and sports medicine
, including advancements in cartilage repair and replacement, minimally invasive treatments for tendon ruptures, accelerated recovery times and orthopedic technologies such as 3D imaging and ultrasound.
Giving hope to more transplant patients
Performing transplants for more than 60 years, our experienced team of surgeons and specialists offer Houston’s most comprehensive organ failure management and
transplant center
. We are No. 1 in the U.S. for
multi-organ transplants
and No. 7 in the nation for all transplants (including
heart
,
kidney
,
liver
and
lung
). In 2023, we surpassed 10,000 transplants.
Setting the benchmark for heart and vascular treatment
Our cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons
strive to set the international benchmark for
cardiology
,
cardiovascular surgery
,
vascular surgery
and
cardiac imaging
. With specialized
clinics and programs
, groundbreaking research and novel
clinical trials
underway, our experts are investigating more effective ways of diagnosing and treating
heart and vascular disease
across Greater Houston.
Our Story & History
A nonprofit health care organization with more than a century of experience, Houston Methodist has a legacy of medical milestones that attracts patients from around the world. With more than 35,000 employees and nine hospitals spread throughout the Greater Houston area — including the flagship location in the Texas Medical Center — the institution is internationally recognized as a leading academic medical center.
Learn More About Us
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