You want the best care possible when either you or a loved one are sick. No one wants to end up in the hospital, but if you do, at least you can know that you are in good hands at these eight Hawaii hospitals. Using a combination of the U.S. News and World Report Best Hospital rankings and HealthGrove’s Hospital ratings, these are the best hospitals in Hawaii:

1) The Queen’s Medical Center, Honolulu
The Queen's Medical Center, 1301 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
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The Queen’s Medical Center is the best hospital in Hawaii, according to the U.S. News & World Report in its annual Best Hospitals study. Queen’s was ranked as "high-performing in the categories of cancer; diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose and throat; geriatrics; neurology and neurosurgery; and orthopedics, among others.
2) Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, Honolulu
Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, 3288 Moanalua Rd, Honolulu, HI 96819, USA
Kaiser Permanente Moaunalua Medical Center/Yelp
Coming in at number two in the state of Hawaii is Kaiser Permanente, a general medical and surgical hospital with 235 beds. The hospital had excellent scores for the following procedures and conditions:chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, and hip and knee replacement.
3) Adventist Health Castle, Kailua
Adventist Health Castle, 640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua, HI 96734, USA
Adventist Health Castle/Facebook
Newly-ranking at #3, Adventist Health Castle on Kailua is an excellently-rated place of care, being regarded as "high performing" in seven procedures and conditions!
4) Straub Clinic and Hospital, Honolulu
Straub Medical Center, 888 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96813, USA
Strobe Clinic & Hospital/Facebook
Located in Honolulu and a partner of Hawaii Pacific Health, 81 percent of patients rated Straub as a 9 or 10 on HealthGrove, and the hospital received an 88 percent smart rating, based on a number of categories.

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5) Hilo Medical Center, Hilo
Hilo Medical Center, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Hilo Medical Center/Facebook
Given a smart rating of 85 on Health Grove, Hilo Medical Center is the only hospital in Hilo, making it pretty much your only option in the area for emergency care. Sorry for the vote of confidence.
6) Pali Momi Medical Center, Aiea
Pali Momi Medical Center, 98-1079 Moanalua Rd, Aiea, HI 96701, USA
Pali Momi Medical Center/Yelp
Another affiliate of Hawaii Pacific Health, Pali Momi is ranked among the top hospitals in Hawaii on HealthGrove, and has the first retina center in Hawaii, the state’s only team triage approach to emergency medicine, and a comprehensive women’s center.
7) Wilcox Memorial Hospital, Lihue
Wilcox Medical Center, 3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766, USA
Wilcox Memorial Hospital/Facebook
This acute care hospital has an extremely high rate of patient satisfaction; 78 percent of patients surveyed said they would definitely recommend this facility to others.
8) North Hawaii Community Hospital, Kamuela
North Hawaii Community Hospital, an Affiliate of The Queen's Health Systems, 67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743, USA
North Hawaii Community Hospital/Facebook
North Hawaii Community Hospital has excellent reviews from patients, as well as death rates lower than the national average. Nice!

Unfortunately, all hospitals have their own issues, but these eight facilities were ranked higher than others in Hawaii based on survival rates, quality of care, and patient experiences. Tell us about your experiences in the comments; would you recommend these hospitals?

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Best Hospitals in Hawaii

Tori Jane | July 28, 2022

What are some of the top hospitals in Hawaii?  

When and if the day comes that you ever fall ill or are seriously injured, you have lots of options when it comes to hospitals in Hawaii. For such a small, remote little place, there really are a lot of state-of-the-art hospitals on the islands to choose from – and no doubt there will be one close by when you need it. At the time of this writing, some of the top hospitals in Hawaii include Queen’s Medical Center, in Honolulu. It’s nationally ranked in three adult specialties, and it’s #48 in the nation for cancer treatment. Another top hospital in Hawaii is the Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center, also in Honolulu. It isn’t nationally ranked in any specialty, but it’s no slouch – it's very high performing in seven procedures and conditions, including cardiac ICU, addiction treatment, and more.  

Are there good hospitals in Hawaii?  

Hawaii ranks right in the middle (#24) in terms of “overall” good hospitals, which is a good thing if you ask us. It is #1, however, in the country when it comes to overall health and public health, and the obesity epidemic hasn’t hit Hawaii as hard as it has states in the mainland. Hawaii has some of the best healthcare in the entire United States, and we’re not surprised; Hawaii is a front-runner in many categories, especially regarding health and medical care.  

Where can I get top-notch medical care in Hawaii?  

You can get top-notch medical care in Hawaii in lots of places, which is great, because that means no matter where you are, you’re sure to find excellent healthcare nearby. Expect excellent care at the two hospitals we mentioned above - Queen’s Medical Center and the Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center – but there are many more, too, like the Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, which is the third best hospital in Hawaii and ranks as high performing in seven different specialties including procedures and conditions.  

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