Hospital Ranks #1 in St. Louis and #2 in Missouri in Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
Chesterfield, MO., August 4, 2026 - St. Luke’s is proud to announce it has been recognized as one of the 2026–2027 Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, affirming its commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
In the most recent rankings, St. Luke’s was named a “Best Regional Hospital” and is No. 4 in the state of Missouri. In Regional Specialty Rankings, St. Luke’s was named a “Best Hospital for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular,” coming in at #1 in the St. Louis Metro Area and #2 in Missouri, placing it among an elite group of healthcare institutions nationwide.
St. Luke’s earned High Performing ratings in 16 types of care, a distinction that highlights the hospital’s superior clinical care across multiple specialties:
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic valve surgery
- Colon cancer surgery
- Diabetes
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
- Heart failure
- Kidney failure
- Leukemia, lymphoma & myeloma
- Lung cancer surgery
- Pacemaker implantation
- Pneumonia
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Maternity
“We are proud to once again be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Hospitals in Missouri and the nation,” said Andy Bagnall, President and CEO, St. Luke’s Medical Corporation. “This honor reflects the dedication and expertise of our physicians, nurses, clinicians and support staff, who work together every day to provide exceptional care for our patients. Our High Performing ratings across multiple specialties and procedures demonstrate our ongoing commitment to quality, innovation and putting patients first. Thank you to our entire St. Luke’s team for making this recognition possible.”
The rankings are based on objective performance measures, including risk-adjusted mortality, preventable complications, discharge-to-home rates, and nurse staffing. The methodologies rely on more than 800 million data points from patient care records nationwide. To learn more about the rankings, visit USNews.com/Best-Hospitals and follow the conversation on social media using #BestHospitals.
About St. Luke’s
St. Luke's Hospital is a nationally recognized, independent, non-profit healthcare system. Renowned for its exceptional quality and patient satisfaction, St. Luke's has consistently earned prestigious awards and accolades. The hospital holds the exclusive alliance provider status in the St. Louis market for the Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular, and Thoracic Institute, further solidifying its position as a leader in cardiovascular care. Since its establishment in 1866, St. Luke's has evolved into an advanced network of care. Its 493-bed hospital in Chesterfield, MO serves as a hub for its 60+ specialties and 30 locations throughout the greater St. Louis area.