One Kansas hospital was recently named among 100 best in US — and it’s in Wichita
Medical care review platform Healthgrades recently released its ranking of the 100 best hospitals in the U.S., and one Wichita facility made the list.
Wesley Medical Center, located on 550 N. Hillside, was named among the 100 best for the third year in a row.
“This achievement reflects the unwavering dedication of our physicians, nurses, and caregivers who show up every day to deliver safe, high‑quality, and compassionate care,” Bill Voloch, president and CEO of Wesley Healthcare, said in a Jan. 27 news release. “Across our system, we continue to invest in leading‑edge technology, evidence‑based clinical programs, and the professional development of our teams — because our patients deserve nothing less.”
The rankings and awards from Healthgrades are meant to provide patients with information to help guide them in making health care decisions, according to company’s website.
“Navigating the complex healthcare system can feel daunting, but taking a proactive stance to understand where to access superior care can enhance your healthcare journey and overall experience,” Alana Biggers, MD MPH, medical advisor at Healthgrades, said of the specialty awards. “The ability to make informed decisions about your health is a cornerstone of self-advocacy, and we are proud to help make that information accessible to all patients.”
Wesley was the only hospital in Kansas to make the top 100 list, which puts the facility in the top 2% in the nation, according to Healthgrades. It was also named as one of the 100 best for joint replacement and one of the 100 best for orthopedic surgery this year.
Previously, the Wichita hospital was named one of Healthgrade’s best for critical care in 2025 and 2024, spine surgery in 2024 and won the stroke care excellence award that same year.
Healthgrades is far from the only organization offering patient and safety focused reviews of hospitals. Wesley Medical Center most recently got a B grade from nonprofit patient watchdog Leapfrog, while U.S. News and World Report recognized the facility as the best hospital in Wichita.
Other Wichita hospital recognitions
While Wesley was the only Wichita facility named to the best hospitals list, there were other health care providers recognized by Healthgrades in its 2026 report.
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, located at 929 St. Francis, was recognized as one of the 100 best for spine surgery, one of the 100 best for stroke care and the Neurosciences Excellence Award.
Kansas Surgery and Recovery Center, located at 2770 N. Webb Road, was named one of the 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement award, the Outpatient Joint Replacement Excellence Award and the Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award this year.
