Centerpoint Medical Center Earns National Recognition for Vascular Surgery and Orthopedic Excellence

HEALTHGRADES NATIONALLY RECOGNIZES HCA MIDWEST HEALTH HOSPITALS WITH 61 ACHIEVEMENTS, RECOGNITIONS, AND DISTINCTIONS FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

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Research Medical Center was honored as “America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery” three years in a row; Menorah Medical Center was awarded “America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care and “America's 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery” four years in a row.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – (Oct. 28, 2025 ) – HCA Midwest Health, the area’s largest healthcare provider, announced today that it has received  61 achievements, recognitions, and distinctions for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Leading the extensive HCA Midwest Health hospital distinctions, two hospitals – Research Medical Center and Menorah Medical Center were honored as top trusted hospitals in the country for multiple years, including vascular surgery, surgical care, joint replacement, and orthopedic surgery. 

HCA Midwest Health hospital recognitions also include multiple awards for Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Belton Regional Medical Center. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards ranks HCA Midwest Health hospitals among the nation’s top 10% in Vascular, Prostate, Gastrointestinal, Orthopedic, Spine, Joint Replacement, and Surgical Care, among other specialties. The awards reflect HCA Midwest Health’s continuous commitment to delivering exceptional care year after year.

HCA Midwest Health’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care. By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need. 

“HCA Midwest Health is honored to have our hospitals recognized among the nation’s best for specialty care excellence,” said HCA Midwest Health President Keith Zimmerman. “These distinctions reflect the deep commitment of our physicians, nurses, and colleagues who show up every day to provide safe, high-quality, compassionate care. Our teams take great pride in serving this community, and their focus on patient safety, quality improvement, advanced surgical techniques, and outcomes continues to position HCA Midwest Health among elite healthcare institutions nationwide. This Healthgrades recognition reinforces our mission to deliver healthier tomorrows to everyone.

As variation in hospital performance continues to grow, it is increasingly important for consumers to seek care at top-rated programs. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2021-2023 study period, on average, 224,958 lives could potentially have been saved and 141,692 complications could have been avoided. *

“Healthgrades commends HCA Midwest Health for its clear commitment to delivering consistently superior patient outcomes in critical service areas,” said Brad Bowman, MD, chief medical officer and head of data science at Healthgrades. “The leadership, expertise, and unwavering dedication to clinical excellence of Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Belton Regional Medical set a high mark for specialty care in the Kansas City region and nationwide.”  

Consumers can visit healthgrades.com to learn more about how Healthgrades measures hospital quality and access a patient-friendly overview of how Healthgrades rates hospitals and why hospital quality matters here.

*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2021 through 2023 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only.  

HCA MIDWEST HEALTH: HEALTHGRADES ACHIEVEMENTS, DISTINCTIONS & RECOGNITIONS 

The following is a partial listing of Healthgrades 2026 Achievements, Distinctions, and Recognitions HCA Midwest Health received on Oct. 28, 2025. Click here to view the complete listing of awards and Ratings Methodology. For a full listing of HCA Midwest Health hospitals’ individual Clinical Achievements, please visit hcamidwest.com/.

Research Medical Center 

• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery™ for 3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• # 1 in Missouri for Vascular Surgery in 2026 

Overland Park Regional Medical Center 

• Recipient of the Healthgrades 2026 Surgical Care Excellence Award™ in 2026
• Named Among the Top 10% of Hospitals in the Nation for Surgical Care in 2026
• Five-Star Recipient for Defibrillator Procedures for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)

Centerpoint Medical Center

• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 9 Years in a Row (2018-2026)
• Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Vascular Surgery for 7 Years in a Row (2020-2026)
• Recipient of the Healthgrades Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ for 7 Years in a Row (2020-2026) 

Menorah Medical Center

• One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• One of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
• One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Care™ for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)

Lee’s Summit Medical Center

• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 6 Years in a Row (2021-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 5 Years in a Row (2022-2026)

Belton Regional Medical Center

• Five-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
• Five-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 5 Years in a Row (2022-2026)

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About HCA Midwest Health 

As the Kansas City area's largest healthcare provider, HCA Midwest Health comprises seven hospitals and dozens of outpatient centers, clinics, physician practices, surgery centers, and other facilities and services to meet area residents' healthcare needs. HCA Midwest Health is one of the area's largest employers, with more than 10,000 colleagues and a local economic impact of more than $1.4 billion annually. That includes more than $102 million annually in charity and uncompensated care and more than $200 million in federal, state, and local taxes to help improve the schools, roads, and infrastructure of the communities we serve. HCA Midwest Health facilities include Research Medical Center, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center, Lafayette Regional Health Center, and Research Psychiatric Center. HCA Midwest Physicians, part of HCA Midwest Health, is a network of experienced, multi-specialty physicians throughout the Greater Kansas City metropolitan area. Currently, HCA Midwest Physicians represents nearly 600 providers. It includes 80+ specialties, providing care in 150+ locations to serve our community. The physicians, licensed professionals, and support staff who comprise the HCA Midwest Health team are dedicated to improving healthcare in the Greater Kansas City and outlying areas to create healthier communities that lead to healthier tomorrows. For more information, visit hcamidwest.com.

About Healthgrades

Healthgrades is dedicated to empowering meaningful connections between patients, doctors, and hospitals. As the #1 platform for finding a doctor and a leader in healthcare transparency, we help millions of consumers each month find and schedule appointments with their healthcare professional of choice and prepare for their appointments with best-in-class, treatment-focused content. For over 20 years, our health system, group practice, and life sciences marketing solutions have helped our partners reach and engage consumers on their way to the doctor.Healthgrades is part of RVO Health, a partnership between Red Ventures and Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group. RVO Health has the largest consumer health and wellness audience online across its brand portfolio, including Healthgrades, Healthline, Medical News Today, Greatist, Psych Central and Bezzy, which touch every part of the health and wellness journey. RVO Health helps more than 100 million unique visitors live their strongest and healthiest lives each month.