At the Center of Multidisciplinary Expertise

Houston Methodist’s six centers of excellence are specialized programs that bring together preeminent experts, technology and research across the fields of cancer, neurology, heart disease, transplant, gastrointestinal illness and orthopedics. Each center acts as a dynamic care hub — translating innovation into practice and advancing care at its highest level.

DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Patients place their trust in leading cardiovascular specialists who deliver exceptional, personalized care throughout Greater Houston. Philanthropic support helps our teams build upon decades of global leadership marked by national rankings and a legacy of innovation.

J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center

The Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center is the nation’s No. 1 multi‑organ transplant program. Our teams benefit from donor investment that powers growth in novel transplant and organ‑failure programs as well as sustained infrastructure.

Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center

Our specialized teams care for every type of cancer through diagnosis, treatment, recovery and survivorship. Benefactor support advances a wide portfolio of cancer clinical trials and investigator‑led research — bringing promising new therapies to patients sooner.

Neurological Institute

Here, renowned physician-scientists advance care for complex disorders of the brain, spine and nervous system. Generous giving drives the interdisciplinary collaboration, translational research and medical training that offer hope to patients today.

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Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine helps patients keep doing what they love. Donor support furthers the work of expert surgeons, sports medicine physicians and rehabilitation specialists who work together on a full spectrum of musculoskeletal and sports‑related conditions.

Underwood Center for Digestive Health

Integrated teams unite multidisciplinary expertise to deliver comprehensive care for complex digestive diseases. Generous philanthropic investment fuels leading research, diagnostics and education to address conditions ranging from irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease to esophageal disorders.

Helping Stroke Patients Along the Path to Recovery

Helping Stroke Patients Along the Path to Recovery

Dr. Timea Hodics is conducting a three-year study of an external vagus nerve stimulator that has the potential to significantly improve the rate of recovery for stroke patients undergoing physical and occupational therapy.

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