This list is not comprehensive and is based on information provided by each hospital system. Some systems did not respond to requests for information.
Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital
Trauma level: I
NICU level: III
Number of beds: 402
Number of physicians: 1,110
Number of nurses: 1,036 (full-time nurses)
One unique program or procedure: In 2022, Ben Taub introduced minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedures for eligible patients suffering from heart valve failure.
1504 Taub Loop, Houston. 713-873-2000. www.harrishealth.org
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center
Trauma level: N/A
NICU level: N/A
Number of beds: 382
Number of physicians: data not provided
Number of nurses: data not provided
One unique program or procedure: HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center provides some of the most advanced cardiovascular procedures offered in Houston.
1313 Hermann Drive, Houston. 713-527-5000. www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/medical-center
Houston Methodist Hospital
Trauma level: N/A
NICU level: II
Number of beds: 946
Number of physicians: 3,038
Number of nurses: 9,006
One unique program or procedure: Houston Methodist Hospital is one of the nation’s top volume multi-organ transplant centers and recently completed its 10,000th organ transplant.
6565 Fannin St., Houston. 713-790-3311. www.houstonmethodist.org/texas-medical-center
Kindred Hospital Houston Medical Center
Trauma level: N/A
NICU level: N/A
Number of beds: data not provided
Number of physicians: data not provided
Number of nurses: data not provided
One unique program or procedure: hospital did not respond by press time
6441 Main St., Houston. 713-790-5000. www.kindredhealthcare.com
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Trauma level: IV
NICU level: III
Number of beds: 543
Number of physicians: 1,300-plus
Number of nurses: 900-plus
One unique program or procedure: MHSW has received Age-Friendly Health System-Committee to Care Excellence designation and has an Acute Care for Elders unit.
7600 Beechnut St., Houston. 713-456-5000. www.memorialhermann.org
Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital
Trauma level: I
NICU level: IV
Number of beds: 1,251
Number of physicians: 2,076
Number of nurses: 3,711
One unique program or procedure: The Red Duke Trauma Institute has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in the nation and is also home to Memorial Hermann Life Flight, the only hospital-based air ambulance program in Houston.
6411 Fannin St., Houston. 713-704-4000. www.memorialhermann.org
St. Luke’s Health-Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
Trauma level: N/A
NICU level: N/A
Number of beds: 881
Number of physicians: 2,000
Number of nurses: 1,490
One unique program or procedure: The Texas Heart Institute is a national leader in cardiology and heart surgery.
6720 Bertner Ave., Houston. 832-355-1000. www.stlukeshealth.org
Texas Children’s Hospital
Trauma level: I
NICU level: IV
Number of beds: 745
Number of physicians: data not provided
Number of nurses: 2,501
One unique program or procedure: A specially designed program for adults with congenital heart disease is backed by the nation’s No. 1 pediatric heart center and with congenital heart experts.
6621 Fannin St., Houston. 832-824-1000. www.texaschildrens.org
Texas Orthopedic Hospital
Trauma level: N/A (Level IV emergency room)
NICU level: N/A
Number of beds: 42 inpatient, 26 observation
Number of physicians: data not provided
Number of nurses: data not provided
One unique program or procedure: One of the only specialty hospitals in the country focusing solely on orthopedics.
7401 S. Main St., Houston. 713-799-8600. www.texasorthopedic.com
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
Trauma level: N/A
NICU level: IV
Number of beds: 403
Number of physicians: data not provided
Number of nurses: data not provided
One unique program or procedure: The hospital is a designated Level IV maternal facility, the highest level of care recognized by the state.
7600 Fannin St., Houston. 713-790-1234. www.womanshospital.com
