Lee’s Summit Medical Center is named a Top Hospital in Missouri for Gastroenterology and Bariatrics-Colon Surgery, and 

Menorah Medical Center is named a Top Hospital in Kansas for Cancer-Mastectomy.

OVERLAND PARK, KAN. – (April 22, 2025) – HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s largest healthcare provider, announced today that two of its hospitals are recognized as Top Hospitals-Gold Standard by Castle Connolly. Menorah Medical Center is a Top Hospital in Kansas for Cancer-Mastectomy, and Lee’s Summit Medical Center is a Top Hospital in Missouri for Gastroenterology and Bariatrics-Colon Surgery. The Top Hospitals excel in one or more of 20 medical procedures and represent the top 25% of hospitals nationwide. This news comes just after HCA Midwest Health became the region’s healthcare leader, earning the most 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Awards™ by Healthgrades. HCA Midwest Health is part of one of the nation’s leading healthcare services providers, HCA Healthcare.

Castle Connolly, a trusted name in identifying Top Doctors for over 30 years, launched its Top Hospitals recognition program this year to guide patients to the best hospitals for specific surgical procedures. This distinction is based on a rigorous, data-driven methodology that evaluates clinical excellence using comprehensive All-Payor Claims Data, physician expertise, and sophisticated performance metrics—including mortality and complication rates, patient safety indicators, and failure-to-rescue rates.

Unlike other rankings that rely on reputation surveys alone, Castle Connolly’s approach provides a transparent resource to help patients make informed decisions about where to receive care. This program highlights hospitals that demonstrate superior outcomes and meet the highest quality, safety, and specialized service standards. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals empowers patients to confidently choose hospitals that deliver exceptional care for their specific medical needs.

“We are honored that two of our hospitals have been recognized as Castle Connolly Top Hospitals, a distinction that reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care,” said Keith Zimmerman, President of HCA Midwest Health. “This recognition is significant because it is based on rigorous clinical data and performance outcomes—not just reputation—underscoring the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and care teams to achieving the best possible results for every patient. We are proud to be home to the leading healthcare system that consistently raises the bar for excellence and trust in patient care.”

Menorah Medical Center was recognized for its eighth consecutive year with a Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award earlier this year. Lee’s Summit Medical Center was recognized by Healthgrades for the fourth straight year with a Patient Safety Excellence Award.

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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 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.