HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast receives an outstanding 22 awards from Healthgrades

Pasadena, Texas — HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast announced today that it has been ranked #1 in Prostate Surgery in Texas from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. In addition to this recognition, HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast has achieved multiple distinctions for exceptional clinical performance. The complete list of Specialty Excellence Awards include:

Cardiac

• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Attack in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Heart Failure for 4 years in a row (2023-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures in 2026

Orthopedics

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 4 years in a row (2023-2026)

Neurosciences

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Stroke Care Excellence Award
• Named among the Top 10% in the Nation for Treatment of Stroke in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Stroke for 2 years in a row (2025-2026)

Vascular

• Five-Star Recipient for Carotid Procedures for 2 years in a row (2025-2026)

Prostate Surgery

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Prostate Surgery Excellence Award
• Named Among the Top 5% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery in 2026
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Prostate Surgery in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Transurethral Prostate Resection Surgery in 2026

Gastrointestinal

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award for 2 years in a row (2025-2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Critical Care for 3 years in a row (2024-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Sepsis for 3 Years in a row (2024-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Respiratory Failure for 2 years in a row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations for 4 years in a row (2023-2026)

Surgical Care

• Recipient of the Healthgrades Surgical Care Excellence Award for 3 years in a row
• Named Among the Top 5% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care in 2026
• Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care for 3 years in a row (2024-2026)

These notable achievements further affirm HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast’s status as a premier destination for specialty care and underscore the organization’s longstanding commitment to excellent patient care.

“Each recognition is a shining reflection of the unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, and colleagues, whose compassion and excellence touch lives every day,” said Yasmene McDaniel, CEO of HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast. “To be counted among the nation’s top institutions is not only an honor — it is a powerful reminder of our mission to bring world-class health care home to the families of southeast Harris County, inspiring us to reach even greater heights together.”

HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. Each year, Healthgrades evaluates risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to identify the top hospitals in key specialty areas. Through easy-to-understand, objective measures of hospital performance, Healthgrades empowers patients with the information they need to find a hospital that excels in their procedure or condition.

“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including Critical Care, Heart and Cardiovascular Care, Gastrointestinal Surgery and Care, Prostate Surgery, treatment of Diabetic Emergencies, Sepsis and more.”

Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. View the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.