Best Hospitals in Missouri

Missouri has nearly 160 hospitals, two of which are nationally ranked. Fourteen other hospitals met standards for strong performance within the state.

Best Hospitals by Metro Area

Kansas City, St. Louis

Best Hospitals by Region

Central Missouri, Northeastern Missouri, Northwestern Missouri, Southeastern Missouri, Southwestern Missouri

State Rank Hospital No. of Specialties Nationally Ranked No. of Specialties High-Performing
#1

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University

Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #1 in St. Louis metro area

15 Nationally Ranked Specialties
#2

University of Missouri Health Care

Columbia, MO

Recognized in Central Missouri

1 Nationally Ranked Specialty
8 High-Performing Specialties
#3

Missouri Baptist Medical Center

Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #2 in St. Louis metro area

8 High-Performing Specialties
#4

Cox Health Hospital

Springfield, MO

Recognized in Southwestern Missouri

5 High-Performing Specialties
#4

Freeman Hospital

Joplin, MO

Recognized in Southwestern Missouri

5 High-Performing Specialties
#6

North Kansas City Hospital

North Kansas City, MO

Ranked #2 in Kansas City metro area

Recognized in Northwestern Missouri

3 High-Performing Specialties
#6

St. Luke's Hospital

Kansas City, MO

Ranked #2 in Kansas City metro area

Recognized in Northwestern Missouri

3 High-Performing Specialties
#8

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital

Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #4 in St. Louis metro area

2 High-Performing Specialties
#8

St. Louis University Hospital

Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #4 in St. Louis metro area

2 High-Performing Specialties
#10

Des Peres Hospital

Saint Louis, MO

Ranked #6 in St. Louis metro area

1 High-Performing Specialty

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