Stroke centers in the Houston area
Hospitals with a stroke certification or designation stated by an official source. Signs of a stroke: face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty. Call 911 right away.
Based on official sources, last reviewed 2026-10-04. Services change: call the hospital to confirm.
Comprehensive stroke centers (12)
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Official source says: Elite Plus ADT TT2D Plus Gold designation referenced in awards section (exact certifying body/name not further specified on page); also '12 years as Designated Comprehensive Stroke Center' noted on find-a-location page
- Harris Health System Ben Taub Hospital
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification; Mission: Lifeline Gold Plus Receiving Center for STEMI
- HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center (DNV Healthcare certified)
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center (DNV Healthcare) - described as only one in Northeast Houston
- HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Official source says: Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center (The Joint Commission)
- Houston Methodist Hospital
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center (Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center); Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation referenced in system materials
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Official source says: Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center (DNV GL Healthcare); AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center, certified by DNV Healthcare
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center (Joint Commission / AHA-ASA)
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center (first and only in west Houston with this designation; DNV GL Healthcare and Texas DSHS)
- Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
Official source says: Comprehensive Stroke Center (The Joint Commission)
- St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital
Official source says: Gold Plus Stroke Center certification; also referred to as a Comprehensive Stroke Center, DNV GL certified
Primary stroke centers (20)
- HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (certified)
- HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission)
- HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission)
- HCA Houston Healthcare West
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (The Joint Commission)
- Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital
Official source says: Gold Plus Primary Stroke Center (American Heart Association)
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Official source says: Certified Primary Stroke Center (Det Norske Veritas/DNV Healthcare)
- Houston Methodist West Hospital
Official source says: Certified Primary Stroke Center (DNV Healthcare); AHA/ASA Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Official source says: Primary Advanced Certified Stroke Center
- Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (Texas Department of State Health Services)
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (Joint Commission / Texas DSHS)
- Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (Joint Commission)
- Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (Joint Commission / Texas DSHS)
- Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (Joint Commission Gold Seal of Approval)
- Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (DNV Healthcare/Texas DSHS accredited; Joint Commission Gold Seal / AHA-ASA Heart-Check mark)
- Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center - Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission; offers telemedicine stroke services
- OakBend Medical Center
Official source says: Primary Stroke Center (award-winning Stroke Program)
- St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage
Official source says: Primary Stroke Certification, DNV accredited, Stroke Gold Plus recognition
- St. Luke's Sugar Land Hospital
Official source says: DNV Primary Stroke Certification
- University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Official source says: Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center
- UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital
Official source says: Primary Stroke Certified Center
Other stroke designations (1)
- CHI St. Luke's Health Brazosport
Official source says: Stroke Gold Plus award listed
Common questions
How many hospitals are on this list?
33 hospitals in the Greater Houston area, based on official sources last reviewed 2026-10-04.
Where does this list come from?
From each hospital's official website, Medicare (CMS) records and the Texas hospital licensing list. Each hospital page links to its sources.
What should I do in an emergency?
Call 911. Do not drive yourself if you have chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke signs or heavy bleeding.