Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital named a top 10 Best Hospital in Tennessee by U.S. News & World Report

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report a 2026-2027 Best Hospital, ranking among the top 10 Best Hospitals in Tennessee.

This year, U.S. News announced 505 Best Regional Hospitals that have demonstrated superior outcomes.

"Being recognized as one of Tennessee's top hospitals reflects our continued commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and the delivery of the right care at the right time," said Dr. Shubhada Jagasia, CEO of Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital. "At the heart of this recognition are the physicians, nurses, clinicians and associates who work together with skill, compassion, and dedication to deliver exceptional care for every patient we serve."

U.S. News evaluated nearly 4,500 hospitals across 14 adult specialties and 23 procedures and conditions; only 16% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation.

"A hospital named among the U.S. News Best Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to high-quality care, especially in achieving successful outcomes for patients," said U.S. News' Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis Ben Harder. "A Best Hospitals recognition reflects consistent top-tier medical care to its community."

The U.S. News Best Hospitals rankings serve as a starting point for patients and families, who should consult with their personal physicians when making specific healthcare decisions.

To determine the Best Hospitals, U.S. News analyzed each hospital's performance based on objective measures such as risk-adjusted mortality rates, preventable complications and patient experience. The Best Hospitals Specialty rankings methodology and Procedures & Conditions ratings methodology measure patient outcomes using data from over 800 million records of patient care.

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