Lexington Medical Center is pleased to be recognized as the best hospital in the Columbia Metro area by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year.
The hospital is the only hospital in the Midlands that ranked regionally and was named the second-best hospital in South Carolina. U.S. News & World Report ranked Lexington Medical Center as high performing in treating the following 12 adult procedures and conditions:
- Back surgery (spinal fusion)
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- Colon cancer surgery
- Diabetes
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Hip fracture
- Hip replacement
- Kidney failure
- Knee replacement
- Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma
- Prostate cancer surgery
For the 2023-2024 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. Only 12% of evaluated hospitals earned a Best Hospitals designation. 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.
Over 1,600 nurses work at Lexington Medical Center.
