Kansas operates 90+ hospitals providing comprehensive medical care across the state, from world-class academic medical centers in Kansas City and Wichita to critical access hospitals serving rural communities. The University of Kansas Hospital ranks as the #1 hospital in Kansas and Kansas City metro for 16 consecutive years with seven nationally ranked specialties. Three Level I trauma centers and numerous regional medical centers provide 24/7 emergency care and specialized treatment throughout the state.
These Kansas hospitals have earned national recognition from U.S. News & World Report and other rating organizations for excellence in patient care, specialized treatment, and medical outcomes.
📍 Location: 4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160
📞 Phone: (913) 588-1227
🏥 Type: Academic Medical Center, Level I Trauma
University of Kansas Hospital ranks as the best hospital in Kansas and Kansas City metro for 16 consecutive years – an honor no other hospital has achieved. With 623 beds, it is the region's most experienced nationally verified Level I Trauma Center and includes the only regional burn center. U.S. News 2025-2026 rankings: Cancer (#50), Cardiology/Heart Surgery (#33), ENT (#23), Geriatrics (#30), Neurology/Neurosurgery (#32), Pulmonology/Lung Surgery (#29). High-performing in 3 specialties including gastroenterology, orthopedics, and urology. Part of University of Kansas Health System.
📍 Location: 550 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214
📞 Phone: (316) 283-6000
🏥 Type: Regional Trauma Center
Wesley Medical Center is a 760-bed Level I trauma center in Wichita and home to the largest emergency department in Kansas. Features Wesley Children's Hospital providing specialized pediatric care and trauma services. Operates a comprehensive trauma program with 24/7 surgical team, advanced cardiovascular services, orthopedic trauma, burn center services, and high-level neonatal intensive care. Part of HCA Midwest Health system.
📍 Location: 929 N. St. Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214
📞 Phone: (316) 962-1000
🏥 Type: Trauma & Burn Center
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis is a 421-bed Level I trauma and burn center in Wichita. The region's only dedicated burn center providing specialized treatment for burn injuries. Features comprehensive trauma program, cardiovascular services, orthopedic care, and advanced surgical services. Operates 24/7 trauma team. Part of Ascension Via Christi Health, Kansas's largest healthcare system.
📍 Location: 1500 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604
📞 Phone: (785) 354-1900
🏥 Type: Regional Medical Center
Stormont Vail Health is Topeka's largest medical center with 340+ beds. Features Level III trauma center, comprehensive emergency department, cardiovascular services, cancer center, orthopedic surgery, and women's health services. Part of Stormont Vail Health system serving northeast Kansas with multiple clinics and facilities.
📍 Location: 10500 Parallel Rd, Overland Park, KS 66204
📞 Phone: (913) 967-5000
🏥 Type: Regional Hospital
Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 400-bed comprehensive hospital serving the Kansas City metro area. Features emergency department, trauma program, cardiovascular services, orthopedic surgery, cancer services, and women's health. Part of HCA Midwest Health system.
📍 Location: 1301 E. 28th St, Hays, KS 67601
📞 Phone: (785) 625-6622
🏥 Type: Regional Medical Center
Hays Medical Center is a 200-bed regional hospital serving western Kansas. Features comprehensive emergency department, obstetrics, general surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, and critical care services. Part of Western Kansas Medical Center network.
Kansas City metropolitan area hosts numerous major hospitals including University of Kansas Hospital, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, and other regional facilities.
📍 10500 Parallel Rd, Overland Park, KS 66204
📞 (913) 967-5000
400-bed hospital with emergency department, cardiac services, orthopedic surgery, and comprehensive cancer services. HCA Midwest Health system.
📍 9100 W 74th St, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
📞 (913) 963-4600
400+ bed medical center in Johnson County. Emergency department, cardiovascular services, orthopedics, women's health, and cancer center. AdventHealth system.
📍 15500 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66223
📞 (913) 473-3000
200+ bed hospital with emergency department, orthopedic services, cardiovascular care, and general surgery. AdventHealth system.
📍 4949 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104
📞 (913) 746-6000
HCA Midwest Health facility with emergency services, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, and general medical care.
📍 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
📞 (913) 588-1440
Academic medical center affiliated with University of Kansas School of Medicine. Research hospital with medical education programs, specialty clinics, and university health services.
📍 2100 SE Green Street, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 (Kansas City metro)
📞 (816) 404-5000
HCA Midwest Health facility serving Kansas City metro with emergency department and general hospital services.
Wichita is home to major medical centers including Wesley Medical Center (largest emergency department in Kansas), Ascension Via Christi St. Francis (burn center), and Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph.
📍 550 N. Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214
📞 (316) 283-6000
760 beds. Largest emergency department in Kansas. Level I trauma center with 24/7 trauma surgeons. Wesley Children's Hospital (pediatric level I trauma). Cardiovascular services, orthopedic trauma, neonatal ICU. HCA Midwest Health.
📍 929 N. St. Francis St, Wichita, KS 67214
📞 (316) 962-1000
421 beds. Level I trauma center. Region's only dedicated burn center for specialized burn treatment. Cardiovascular, orthopedic, surgical services. 24/7 trauma program. Ascension Via Christi Health.
📍 3600 E. Harry St, Wichita, KS 67218
📞 (316) 717-5000
Hospital with emergency department, general surgery, cardiology, orthopedics, and obstetrics. Part of Ascension Via Christi Health system.
📍 14800 W. 95th St, Wichita, KS 67209
📞 (316) 636-7000
Ascension Via Christi facility providing emergency care, general surgery, orthopedic services, and comprehensive medical care for southwest Wichita area.
📍 5500 E. Kellogg Dr, Wichita, KS 67218
📞 (316) 685-7000
Department of Veterans Affairs hospital serving Wichita and surrounding areas. Primary care, emergency services, specialty clinics for eligible veterans.
Kansas hospital network extends to all major population centers including Topeka, Lawrence, Manhattan, Salina, and other regional cities.
Stormont Vail Health - 1500 SW 10th Ave | (785) 354-1900 | Regional center with 340+ beds, Level III trauma, emergency department, cardiovascular services.
Capital City Hospital - Psychiatric facility providing mental health services to Topeka area.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital - 325 Maine St | (785) 609-4000 | 350-bed community hospital with emergency department, orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery.
University of Kansas medical school teaching hospital and training site for healthcare professionals.
Manhattan Medical Center - 1133 College Ave | (785) 537-6451 | Regional hospital in Riley County serving Kansas State University area.
Emergency department, general surgery, obstetrics, medical-surgical beds, critical care services.
Salina Regional Health Center - 400 S Santa Fe Ave | (785) 452-6100 | 300-bed hospital serving central Kansas.
KU Medical Center Salina campus serves as teaching and residency training site. Emergency services, orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery.
Hays Medical Center - 1301 E. 28th St | (785) 625-6622 | 200-bed regional medical center serving western Kansas.
Emergency department, obstetrics, general surgery, cardiology, orthopedics. Teaching hospital affiliated with University of Kansas.
Scott County Hospital - Acute care facility | Regional hospital serving southwestern Kansas.
Finney County Hospitals - Emergency services and general care in Garden City area.
Kansas hospitals operate through several major health systems providing coordinated care networks across the state.
Headquarters: Kansas City, KS
Main Hospital: University of Kansas Hospital (623 beds, Level I Trauma)
Academic medical center affiliated with University of Kansas School of Medicine. Campuses in Kansas City, Wichita, and Salina. Features the state's only NCI-designated Cancer Center and regional burn center. Graduate medical education programs in all clinical departments.
Facilities: University of Kansas Hospital, Wichita campus, Salina campus, multiple clinics and specialty centers.
Headquarters: Wichita, KS
Employees: 10,000+ across Kansas and northeast Oklahoma
Catholic-sponsored health system. 120+ years serving Kansas families. Kansas's largest healthcare provider with 12 hospitals, 15 senior villages and nursing homes throughout Kansas.
Key Facilities: Via Christi St. Francis (Level I Trauma, Burn Center), Via Christi St. Joseph, Via Christi St. Teresa, Via Christi Pittsburg, and network throughout state.
Region: Kansas City metropolitan area
Facilities: 7 hospitals, 150+ care points
Largest healthcare provider in Kansas City metro area serving both Kansas and Missouri. Provides care across 80+ specialties with 1,500+ providers.
Kansas Hospitals: Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Wesley Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Lee's Summit Medical Center, Belton Regional Medical Center (Missouri), Lafayette Regional Health Center (Missouri), Research Medical Center (Missouri).
Region: Kansas City metro, primarily Johnson County
Campuses: 3 major locations in Shawnee Mission, Lenexa, Overland Park
Non-profit health system providing whole-person care to Kansas City communities. AdventHealth operates facilities in Shawnee Mission, South Overland Park, and Lenexa. Also operates AdventHealth Ottawa (formerly Ransom Memorial Health).
Services: Emergency departments, cardiovascular care, orthopedics, women's health, cancer centers, pediatric services.
Region: Northeast Kansas, Topeka area
Main Hospital: Stormont Vail Health (340+ beds)
Regional health system serving northeast Kansas. Operates multiple clinics and specialty centers. Features Level III trauma center, comprehensive emergency services, cardiovascular programs, cancer services.
Services: Emergency medicine, cardiovascular services, orthopedic surgery, cancer center, women's health, general surgery.
Mission: Support Kansas's 81 Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and rural health system
Kansas Rural Health Options Program (KRHOP) is public/private partnership providing technical support, funding, and networking opportunities to rural providers. Kansas is third-highest state with 81 Critical Access Hospitals (after Texas with 88, Iowa with 82).
Support: Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) program, state-designated rural health networks, emergency medical services coordination, patient referral development.
Kansas operates three Level I trauma centers and numerous regional trauma facilities providing 24/7 emergency and trauma care. All Kansas hospitals with emergency departments provide immediate emergency care.
Kansas City, KS
📞 (913) 588-1227
Region's most experienced nationally verified Level I Trauma Center. 24/7 trauma surgery team, comprehensive trauma services, regional burn center. Operates Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
Wichita, KS
📞 (316) 283-6000
Kansas's largest emergency department. Level I trauma center with 24/7 surgical team. Wesley Children's Hospital (Level II Pediatric Trauma). Specialized burn center services.
Wichita, KS
📞 (316) 962-1000
Level I trauma and burn center. Region's only dedicated burn center. 24/7 trauma surgeons and specialized burn treatment team. Advanced trauma surgical services.
Topeka, KS
📞 (785) 354-1900
Level III trauma center serving northeast Kansas. Comprehensive emergency department, trauma services, surgical capabilities. Regional referral center.
All Kansas hospitals with emergency departments provide 24/7 emergency care including:
Kansas's major teaching hospitals provide medical education, advanced specialty services, and research-based treatment programs.
📍 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
📞 (913) 588-1440
Academic medical center affiliated with University of Kansas School of Medicine (founded 1905). Features:
Specialties: Internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics/gynecology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, orthopedics, cardiology, oncology, neurology, urology, ENT.
Wesley Children's Hospital (Wichita)
Part of Wesley Medical Center. Specialized pediatric emergency department, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, pediatric surgery.
University of Kansas Children's Services
Pediatric specialty clinics and hospitalization at University of Kansas Medical Center. Level I Pediatric Trauma services, pediatric subspecialties, neonatal care, pediatric surgery.
Pediatric Services at Regional Hospitals
Most Kansas regional hospitals provide obstetrics and pediatric services including neonatal intensive care and pediatric beds.
University of Kansas Cancer Center - NCI-designated cancer center, only one in Kansas. Comprehensive cancer care, clinical trials, research programs, multidisciplinary tumor boards.
Regional Cancer Services - Ascension Via Christi, Wesley Medical Center, Stormont Vail Health, and other major hospitals provide cancer diagnosis, medical oncology, radiation therapy, surgical oncology services.
Services: Oncology consultation, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, clinical trials, survivorship programs, palliative care.
University of Kansas Health System - Nationally ranked cardiology and heart surgery (#33 nationally). Advanced interventional cardiology, coronary angiography, cardiac surgery, heart transplant consultation.
Wesley Medical Center - Comprehensive cardiovascular services, interventional cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation.
Regional Providers - Ascension Via Christi, Stormont Vail, and other hospitals provide cardiology services and cardiac catheterization laboratories.
University of Kansas Health System - Nationally ranked neurology/neurosurgery (#32 nationally). Stroke center with emergency thrombolytics, neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, epilepsy specialty.
Stroke Network - Primary and comprehensive stroke centers designated throughout Kansas with emergency stroke protocols and telemedicine capabilities.
Services: Acute stroke treatment, neurosurgery consultation, epilepsy management, movement disorders, neurological rehabilitation.
University of Kansas Health System - Orthopedic surgery residency program, sports medicine, trauma orthopedics.
Major Medical Centers - Wesley, Ascension Via Christi, Stormont Vail provide orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, sports medicine, trauma surgery.
Services: Joint replacement (hip, knee, shoulder), arthroscopic surgery, fracture treatment, sports medicine, reconstruction surgery.
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis Burn Center (Wichita) - Region's only dedicated burn center. Specialized burn treatment, wound care, reconstruction surgery, burn rehabilitation.
University of Kansas Hospital Burn Center (Kansas City) - Regional burn center providing comprehensive burn care and surgical treatment.
Both centers provide emergency stabilization, fluid resuscitation, surgical management of burns, infection prevention, and long-term wound care and rehabilitation services.
Kansas's robust network of 81 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) ensures access to emergency care and essential medical services throughout rural Kansas. These hospitals are vital to rural healthcare delivery and community health.
What is a CAH? Small, generally acute care facilities located more than 35 miles from other hospitals. Provide emergency services, acute care hospitalization, and outpatient services to rural communities. Must be licensed to operate 25 or fewer inpatient beds.
Kansas Leadership: Kansas ranks third nationally with 81 Critical Access Hospitals (Texas has 88, Iowa has 82).
Services Provided: Emergency department, acute inpatient hospitalization, rural health clinic services, primary care, obstetrics, basic surgical services, laboratory, imaging, rehabilitation.
Funding: Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) program provides federal support. Kansas Rural Health Options Program (KRHOP) provides technical assistance and funding to support CAH operations.
Following are examples of Critical Access Hospitals serving Kansas communities. For complete list of all 81 CAHs, contact Kansas Hospital Association or Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE).
Smith County Hospital - Smith Center | Emergency services, acute care, clinic services
Osborne County Hospital - Osborne | 25-bed facility, emergency department, acute care
Rooks County Hospital - Plainville | Emergency services, inpatient beds, clinic
Decatur County Hospital - Oberlin | Remote rural facility serving northwest corner of state
Lincoln County Hospital - Lincoln | Emergency and acute care services
Mitchell County Hospital - Beloit | 25-bed critical access facility
Ellsworth County Hospital - Ellsworth | Regional emergency services
Cloud County Health Center - Concordia | Teaching hospital with medical residency program
Cheyenne County Hospital - St. Francis | Westernmost hospital in Kansas
Wallace County Hospital - Sharon Springs | 25-bed critical access facility
Greeley County Hospital - Tribune | Emergency and acute services
Scott County Hospital - Scott City | Southwestern Kansas emergency services
Stanton County Hospital - Johnson | Extreme southwest Kansas facility
Seward County Hospital - Liberal | Regional hospital serving panhandle
Thomas County Hospital - Colby | Northwest regional facility
Finney County Hospitals - Garden City | Regional emergency services
Pratt Regional Medical Center - Pratt | Regional hospital, acute care
Kiowa County Hospital - Greensburg | 25-bed critical access facility
Clark County Hospital - Ashland | Rural acute care facility
Comanche County Hospital - Coldwater | Remote rural hospital
Allen County Hospital - Iola | Regional acute care facility
Bourbon County Hospital - Fort Scott | 50-bed regional hospital
Woodson County Hospital - Yates Center | 25-bed critical access facility
Wilson County Hospital - Fredonia | Rural emergency services
Most Kansas hospitals observe the following visiting policies (verify with specific hospital):
Kansas hospitals accept multiple insurance options:
Discharge Medications: Upon discharge, patients receive prescriptions. Clarify cost before leaving hospital.
Pharmacy Options:
Patient Rights: All Kansas hospitals must follow federal patient rights standards including right to access medical records, informed consent, confidentiality, complaint procedures.
Accessibility: All hospitals required to provide ADA-compliant facilities. Wheelchair accessibility, accessible parking, elevators, accessible restrooms.
Language Services: Professional interpreters available for non-English speaking patients. Translation services provided for medical documents.
Complaint Process: All hospitals have patient advocate office to handle concerns and complaints. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) reviews hospital complaints and quality issues.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
kdhe.ks.gov
Regulates and oversees Kansas hospitals and healthcare facilities. Handles patient complaints and quality of care issues.
Office of Rural Health
Bureau of Community Health Systems, administers Medicare Flex program for rural hospitals.
Kansas Hospital Association
kha-net.org
Trade association for Kansas hospitals. Provides hospital directory and information.
Kansas Rural Health Options Program (KRHOP)
krhop.net
Supports Kansas's network of Critical Access Hospitals and rural health providers.
Emergency Number: 911
Available 24/7 for life-threatening emergencies. Dispatch will direct ambulance to appropriate hospital.
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222
24/7 poison control hotline for overdose and poison exposure emergencies.
Kansas Health Guidance Hotline
For medical advice and healthcare navigation questions.
U.S. News & World Report Hospital Rankings
health.usnews.com
National hospital quality ratings and rankings by specialty.
Medicare Hospital Compare
cms.gov
Federal database of hospital quality and safety measures.
Last updated on November 24, 2025