SARASOTA, Fla. (Feb. 26, 2025) – Sarasota Memorial has been recognized among the world’s best hospitals today in Newsweek’s seventh annual global ranking of hospitals. It is the only hospital in southwest Florida to ever make the list, and has been recognized every year of its publication.
To determine the 2025 rankings, Newsweek and global data firm Statista ranked more than 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries. The list is based on patient care quality metrics and surveys of patients and peers, including thousands of doctors, healthcare professionals and hospital leaders. SMH-Sarasota is one of 412 hospitals in the United States and 20 in Florida to be recognized.
The “World’s Best Hospitals” list has included SMH-Sarasota every year since the global rankings began in 2019. Sarasota Memorial Health Care System CEO David Verinder says this is just another testament to the dedicated staff and healthcare professionals who provide the needed care in this community.
“Throughout our 100-year history, the SMH team has grown in size and expertise,” Verinder said. “This recognition is a reflection of their continued diligence and unwavering dedication to the community we serve."
Alexis Kayser, Healthcare Editor for Newsweek, noted that the number of hospitals worldwide continues to grow exponentially, and the goal of the study is to aid patients and their loved ones in selecting the world-class medical center which will ensure them the best possible outcomes.
The World's Best Hospitals 2025 list recognizes the best medical institutions across 30 countries: USA, Germany, Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Brazil, Canada, India, Australia, Mexico, The Netherlands, Austria, Thailand, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Finland, Norway, Denmark, Israel, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Chile and Malaysia. The full list is published here.
About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Sarasota Memorial Health Care System is a regional medical center offering Southwest Florida’s greatest breadth and depth of care, with 2,500 physicians and advanced practice providers, nearly 2 million patient visits annually, and a network of care that includes two full-service hospitals, freestanding ERs, urgent care clinics, outpatient centers, and more. As Sarasota County’s largest employer and a community-owned health system, SMH is committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered care. Founded in 1925, SMH is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Learn more at smh.com/100.