Awards and recognition
Learn more about the awards and recognitions we've earned for providing quality care to our communities.
Corpus Christi Medical Center has a reputation for providing high-quality healthcare. Our network of facilities have been recognized by numerous organizations such as The Joint Commission and the American College of Surgeons.
Hospital
- Accredited by The Joint Commission with the Gold Seal of Approval®
- Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A (Spring 2025)
- Premier, Inc. 100 Top Hospitals® (2025)
Bariatric surgery
- Blue Distinction Centers+ for bariatric surgery designation from Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) from the American College of Surgeons
Behavioral health
- Behavioral Health Care and Human Services accreditation by The Joint Commission
- Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award® for patient experience by Press Ganey (2023-2024)
Cardiology
- Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) with Resuscitation from the American College of Cardiology
- Chest Pain – MI Registry™ Performance Achievement Award from the National Cardiovascular Data Registry (2025)
- Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades (2025, 2026)
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for heart failure and pacemaker procedures (2025)
- Premier’s PINC AI™ 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals (2024)
Critical care
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for diabetic emergencies and sepsis (2025)
Emergency care
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for diabetic emergencies and sepsis (2023-2024)
- Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area: Level II Trauma Center designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
- Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional and ER 24/7 Northwest: Level IV Trauma Center designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
Gastroenterology
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ from Healthgrades (2025)
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for gallbladder removal surgery (2023-2025)
- Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades (2024)
Labor and delivery
- Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area: Level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)
- Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area: Level IV maternal care facility designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for vaginal and C-section delivery (2025)
Neurology
- American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines ®, Stroke Gold Plus with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Advanced Therapy award and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll (2025)
- Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission
Orthopedics
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for hip fracture treatment (2025)
Surgery
- Accredited Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation
- America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades (2022-2025)
- America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery Award™ from Healthgrades (2026)
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for spinal fusion (2025)
Urology
- Outpatient Prostate Care Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades (2025, 2026)
Vascular surgery
- Healthgrades five-star recipient for carotid procedure (2025)
- America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Vascular Surgery Award™ from Healthgrades (2022-2024)
- Vascular Surgery Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades (2026)