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
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
|
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|
| #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 |
Springfield, MO Recognized in Southwestern Missouri |
—
|
5 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #4 |
Joplin, MO Recognized in Southwestern Missouri |
—
|
5 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
North Kansas City, MO Ranked #2 in Kansas City metro area Recognized in Northwestern Missouri |
—
|
3 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #6 |
Kansas City, MO Ranked #2 in Kansas City metro area Recognized in Northwestern Missouri |
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|
3 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital Saint Louis, MO Ranked #4 in St. Louis metro area |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #8 |
Saint Louis, MO Ranked #4 in St. Louis metro area |
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|
2 High-Performing
Specialties
|
| #10 |
Saint Louis, MO Ranked #6 in St. Louis metro area |
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|
1 High-Performing
Specialty
|

15 Nationally Ranked
Specialties
8 High-Performing
Specialties













