Mission Regional receives five stars for treatment of heart, orthopedic, diabetic & gallbladder patients
MISSION, Texas -November, 2025-Mission Regional Medical Center, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, has once again been named among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation for gastrointestinal surgery — and also recognized for five-star care of heart, diabetes, hip fracture, and gallbladder patients.
The recognition from Healthgrades — a national company which specializes in research and information about healthcare –is the latest accolade for Mission Regional.
Mission Regional Medical Center’s recognition includesthe following:
- Named Among the Top 10% in the Nation for Gastrointestinal Surgeryfor2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
- 5-Star Recipient for Pacemaker Procedures for3 Years in a Row (2024-2026)
- 5-Star Recipient for Hip Fracture Treatment for 8 Years in a Row (2019-2026)
- 5-Star Recipient for Treatment of Diabetic Hospitalizations for 4 Years in a Row (2023-2026)
- 5-Star Recipient for Gallbladder Removal Surgery for 7 Years in a Row (2020-2026)
- Recipient of the Healthgrades Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)
The five-star ratings reflect Mission Regional Medical Center’s commitment to consistently deliver the best care possible — and place the organization in the upper echelon of hospitals for specialty care nationwide, according to Healthgrades.
“These multiple recognitions are a testament to the work of our physicians, nurses, healthcare workers, and support staff – and to their steadfast dedication to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the patients of the Rio Grande Valley,” said Kane Dawson, CEO of Mission Regional Medical Center. ““Together, we eagerly anticipate many more years of delivering safe, consistent quality care and fostering a community-centered approach to healthcare.”
“The Healthgrades awards that we have achieved as a Prime Healthcare hospital indicate the level of commitment our employees have in ensuring our patients receive the best healthcare experience possible,”added Cesar Guerra, RN, Chief Nursing Officer for Mission Regional.
Mission Regional Medical Center’s achievements are based solely on what matters most: patient outcomes. As part of its 2026 hospital assessment, Healthgrades evaluated risk-adjusted mortality and complication rates for over 30 of the most common conditions and procedures at approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide to determine the top performers in specialty care.
By offering easy access to objective performance measures, Healthgrades helps consumers find and select a hospital that excels in providing the care they need.
As performance gaps persist between the nation’s highest and lowest-achieving facilities, seeking care at a top program has never been more important. Healthgrades’ 2026 analysis revealed that if all hospitals, as a group, performed similarly to five-star hospitals during the 2022-2024 study period, on average, 230,466 lives could have been saved and 156,797 complications could have been avoided.*
“Healthgrades’ specialty awards identify the nation’s top-performing hospitals in key service areas, helping consumers find high quality care tailored to their specific needs,” said Alana Biggers, MD, MPH, medical advisor with Healthgrades. “We’re proud to recognize Mission Regional Medical Center for its consistently superior outcomes in key service areas, including ingastrointestinal surgery, pacemaker procedures, hip fracture treatment, diabetic hospitalizations, and gallbladder removal surgery.”
Consumers can visit Healthgrades’ Specialty Excellence Patient Advocate Center to learn more about how Healthgrades identifies the top-performing hospitals for specialty care.
*Statistics are based on Healthgrades analysis of MedPAR data for years 2022 through 2024 and represent three-year estimates for Medicare patients only. Click here to view the complete 2026 Specialty Awards and Ratings Methodology.
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About Mission Regional Medical Center
Mission Regional Medical Center is a leading healthcare provider in the Mission area, committed to delivering comprehensive medical services and compassionate care to the community. With a team of highly skilled healthcare professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, the hospital is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.As an award-winning hospital, Mission Regional serves the Valley with 297 beds. For more information, please call 956-323-9000 or visit www.missionrmc.org.