Lexington Medical Center is pleased to be recognized as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area for the fourth consecutive year and has once again named it the second best hospital in South Carolina.
U.S. News & World Report also ranked Lexington Medical Center as high performing in treating the following adult procedures and conditions:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
- Back surgery (spinal fusion)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- Colon cancer surgery
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart attack
- Heart bypass surgery
- Hip fracture
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
- Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
- Pacemaker implantation
- Prostate cancer surgery
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement
For the 2025-2026 rankings and ratings, U.S. News & World Report evaluated more than 4,400 hospitals across 15 specialties and 22 procedures and conditions. Only 13% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals ranking. Hospitals awarded a “Best” designation excelled at factors such as clinical outcomes, level of nursing care and patient experience.
We’re dedicated to providing nothing short of the best care for our patients. We tip our hat to our many employees who uphold our high standards each and every day across our health system. It’s a level of patient satisfaction that puts us among the best in the nation.
The quality of our care is inexorably tied to positive outcomes.
Take a look at our high standards.
Our accreditations and certifications earned by providing quality care.
We believe our medical staff is our greatest asset.
Magnet with Distinction is a prestigious credential of nursing quality and confidence.
