NewsSarasota News Leader — Sarasota CountyAugust 17, 2026Sarasota County
U.S. News & World Report ranks Sarasota Memorial Health Care System as top hospital in Sarasota-Manatee region
The Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMH) earned national recognition in nearly 20 medical conditions and procedures in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report ‘Best Hospitals’ rankings. The report identifies SMH facilities in Sarasota and Venice as high-performing providers.
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This ranking provides public data on the performance of local hospital facilities for residents evaluating healthcare options in the Sarasota-Manatee region.
Key Facts
- Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is ranked No. 1 in the Sarasota-Manatee region by U.S. News & World Report.
- SMH received national recognition in nearly 20 different medical conditions and procedures.
- The rankings cover the 2026-2027 period.
- Both Sarasota and Venice facilities of SMH were identified as high performers.
Who's Mentioned
organizationBrian D. Jellison Cancer Institute“A facility within the Sarasota Memorial system recognized for cancer care.”personDavid Verinder“CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.”locationSarasota“Location of SMH facilities.”locationVenice“Location of SMH facilities.”other50“Reference to the U.S. News Best 50 lists.”organizationSarasota Memorial Health Care System“The hospital system receiving the regional ranking.”other17“Number of high-performing ratings earned by SMH-Sarasota.”organizationU.S. News & World Report“The publisher of the annual Best Hospitals report.”