Mercy Medical Center Named a "Top Hospital" by Castle Connolly

Castle Connolly Also Recognizes 24 Mercy Physicians as "TOP DOCTORS", earning Accolades in Treatment of Cancer, Orthopedics, and Women's Health

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Castle Connolly, a healthcare research and information company, has named Mercy Medical Center a "Top Hospital" in Maryland, earning state-level excellence-in-specialty awards for Oncology and Mastectomy. Castle Connolly also recognized 26 Mercy physicians as "Top Doctors" for 2026, representing the top 7% of physicians nationwide.

Why it matters

This recognition from Castle Connolly highlights Mercy Medical Center's excellence in providing high-quality, specialized care in areas like cancer treatment, orthopedics, and women's health. As patients increasingly turn to online resources to research healthcare options, accolades like this can be valuable in helping them make informed decisions about where to receive care.

The details

Castle Connolly's "Top Hospitals" recognition for Oncology and Mastectomy reflects Mercy's success in diagnosing and treating a variety of cancers, as the hospital has earned High Performing honors from U.S. News & World Report in colon cancer, gynecologic cancer, and lung cancer surgery, and the Women's Choice Award's "America's Best for Cancer Care" and "America's Best for Comprehensive Breast Care" honors.

  • Castle Connolly named Mercy Medical Center a "Top Hospital" in 2026.

The players

Mercy Medical Center

A university-affiliated Catholic hospital with a national reputation for women's health care as well as orthopedics, cancer and digestive health among other medical disciplines.

Castle Connolly

A healthcare research and information company that identifies leading U.S. physicians and hospitals through a peer-review process.

Dr. David N. Maine

President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center.

Steve Leibforth

Managing Director of Castle Connolly.

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What they’re saying

“We are extremely pleased to earn recognition by Castle Connolly which highlights hospitals that demonstrate superior outcomes and meet the highest standards of quality, safety and specialized service.”

— Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO, Mercy Health Services, Mercy Medical Center (PR Newswire)

“By recognizing institutions with the most Top Doctors, Castle Connolly Accolades highlight the leadership and excellence of these healthcare providers. For patients, this recognition is a valuable tool in making informed healthcare decisions, knowing they are receiving care from the best in the field.”

— Steve Leibforth, Managing Director, Castle Connolly (PR Newswire)

The takeaway

Mercy Medical Center's recognition as a "Top Hospital" by Castle Connolly, along with the accolades for its individual physicians, demonstrates the hospital's commitment to providing high-quality, specialized care in areas like cancer treatment, orthopedics, and women's health. This distinction can help patients make informed decisions about where to receive care, especially as they increasingly turn to online resources to research their healthcare options.