The University of Texas Medical Branch announced today that it has achieved numerous distinctions for exceptional clinical performance from Healthgrades. Among UTMB Health’s new recognitions are three Specialty Excellence Awards, which place the hospital among the top 10% nationwide for cardiac, pulmonary, and critical care. UTMB Health is also five-star rated for 11 services, including treatment of heart failure, stroke, and pneumonia.
“These recognitions are the result of years of strategic investment in advanced technology, rigorous quality improvement processes, and a culture that prioritizes patient safety and outcomes,” said UTMB Senior Vice President and Chief Medical and Clinical Innovation Officer Dr. Gulshan Sharma. “We are proud of our teams for consistently raising the bar and ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.”
UTMB Health’s achievements are based on 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, including coronary intervention, pulmonary care, and critical care.
“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 UTMB Health for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including cardiac, pulmonary, and critical care.”
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.