Major Hospital Systems Across the Metro
The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro is anchored by several major hospital systems, each with multiple campuses strategically positioned from Georgetown to San Marcos and everywhere in between. Understanding these systems can help you make informed decisions about where to live and where to seek care—though you'll find that most communities in the metro have solid options nearby.
St. David's HealthCare
As one of the largest health systems in Texas, St. David's HealthCare operates over 180 sites of care throughout Central Texas—with major hospitals serving Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, and soon Leander. Three of their facilities were named among America's 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades in 2025, placing them in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence.
St. David's Locations
6 Major FacilitiesSt. David's Medical Center — Central Austin
Founded in 1924, the flagship campus includes the renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and the St. David's Neuroscience and Spine Institute. Ranked #9 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report and #1 in Texas for cardiology by Healthgrades.
Location: 919 E 32nd St, Austin, TX 78705
Visit Website →St. David's North Austin Medical Center
A full-service hospital serving the North Austin area, featuring the Women's Center of Texas and Children's Hospital. First in Central Texas to use the da Vinci 5 surgical robot for multiple surgery types.
Location: 12221 N Mopac Expy, Austin, TX 78758
Visit Website →St. David's South Austin Medical Center
Opened in 1999, this facility houses one of the largest emergency departments in Central Texas with a dedicated helipad for air transport. Strong focus on women's health and surgical services.
Location: 901 W Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
Visit Website →St. David's Round Rock Medical Center
Includes the Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David's Round Rock, serving Williamson County with comprehensive cardiac care, emergency services, and surgical capabilities.
Location: 2400 Round Rock Ave, Round Rock, TX 78681
Visit Website →St. David's Georgetown Hospital
Recently expanded with specialized cardiac care including a new cardiac catheterization lab and outpatient cardiovascular imaging center. Serves Georgetown and northern Williamson County communities.
Location: 2000 Scenic Dr, Georgetown, TX 78626
Visit Website →St. David's Emergency Center — Leander
24/7 freestanding emergency department with a medical office building. A full-service hospital is planned for this campus to serve Leander and Liberty Hill residents, bringing hospital-level care closer to these fast-growing communities.
Location: 601 St. David's Loop, Leander, TX 78641
Visit Website →Ascension Seton
Ascension Seton operates multiple hospitals across Central Texas as part of Ascension Health, one of the world's largest Catholic health care organizations. Their network serves as a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, and trauma services—with strong coverage in both Travis and Williamson Counties.
Ascension Seton Locations
4 Major HospitalsAscension Seton Medical Center Austin
Ranked #15 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report. Serves as a teaching hospital for Dell Medical School and provides comprehensive 24-hour healthcare services for Central Austin.
Location: 1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705
Visit Website →Ascension Seton Williamson — Round Rock
A 181-bed Level II Trauma Center serving Williamson County with 24/7 emergency care. Recently received the America's 250 Best Hospitals Award from Healthgrades. Currently undergoing a $230 million expansion adding 160 beds, set to open in 2026.
Location: 201 Seton Pkwy, Round Rock, TX 78665
Visit Website →Ascension Seton Northwest
Known for its leading Sports Medicine Center, making it popular among serious athletes. Designated a Level IV Trauma Center with latest emergency care technologies. Strong focus on Women's Health Services.
Location: 11113 Research Blvd, Austin, TX 78759
Visit Website →Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
A 126-bed community hospital serving Cedar Park, Leander, and surrounding areas. Joint Commission accredited with Primary Stroke Center designation and Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Part of the Ascension network.
Location: 1401 Medical Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Visit Website →Baylor Scott & White Health
Baylor Scott & White, Texas's largest not-for-profit healthcare system, has expanded significantly in the Austin metro with major hospitals in Round Rock and Lakeway. Their Round Rock facility serves as a critical healthcare hub for Williamson County communities including Round Rock, Pflugerville, and Hutto.
Baylor Scott & White Locations
2 Major HospitalsBaylor Scott & White Medical Center — Round Rock
Ranked #25 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report. Underwent a $220 million expansion adding emergency rooms, a new neonatal intensive care unit, expanded labor and delivery unit, additional operating suites, and laboratory/pharmacy expansions. The Heart and Vascular Institute opened in 2025, bringing advanced cardiac care to Williamson County.
Location: 300 University Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665
Visit Website →Baylor Scott & White Medical Center — Lakeway
Full-service hospital serving Lake Travis, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and West Austin communities. Features 24/7 emergency services, surgical care, imaging, and comprehensive medical services for the growing western corridor of the metro.
Location: 100 Medical Pkwy, Lakeway, TX 78738
Visit Website →Dell Seton Medical Center at UT
Dell Seton Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. It serves as Central Texas's only Level I trauma center for adults and the regional burn center.
Children's Healthcare
Families relocating to Central Texas with children will be pleased to know the Austin-Round Rock metro has one of the region's most comprehensive pediatric care systems—with facilities positioned to serve both urban and suburban communities.
Dell Children's Medical Center
Dell Children's Medical Center is Central Texas's only dedicated pediatric hospital and the region's only pediatric Level I Trauma Center. With over 270 pediatric specialists offering care in 39 specialty areas, it's consistently ranked among the best children's hospitals in the nation. The newer North Campus in Avery Ranch serves families in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, and Pflugerville.
Notable programs include the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease (3-star rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons), the region's only Level 4 epilepsy center, and the Comprehensive Fetal Care Center. Dell Children's performs heart transplants including partial heart transplants—one of only seven ever done in children.
Dell Children's Locations
2 CampusesDell Children's Medical Center - Main Campus
262 beds with comprehensive pediatric specialty services including the only pediatric ICU in Central Texas.
Location: 4900 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723
Visit Website →Dell Children's Medical Center - North Campus
Opened in 2023, this 135,000 square foot facility serves families in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Pflugerville, and Georgetown. Includes 36 beds, Level III Trauma Center with 18 emergency bays, and specialty services. Already treating over 15,500 emergency patients and performing 1,100+ surgeries annually.
Location: 15803 Avery Ranch Blvd, Austin, TX 78717
Visit Website →Health Insurance Options
Texas uses the federally-facilitated exchange (HealthCare.gov) for individual market plans. Nearly 4 million Texans enrolled in Marketplace coverage for 2025, with 95% receiving premium subsidies averaging $541/month. The Austin metro has strong insurer competition—most residents can choose from 5+ carriers.
Marketplace Insurance Providers
Plan types on the Texas Marketplace include HMO, EPO, and POS—no PPOs are currently available. Open enrollment runs November through mid-January, though qualifying life events (like moving to Austin) allow special enrollment periods year-round.
Dentistry Across the Metro
Dental care options across the Austin-Round Rock metro range from large national chains with locations throughout the region to locally-owned practices in every community. Whether you're in Georgetown or South Austin, Cedar Park or Pflugerville, you'll find comprehensive dental services nearby.
Major Dental Chains & Groups
Aspen Dental
One of the largest dental providers in the nation with multiple Austin-area locations in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Kyle, and Georgetown. Offers comprehensive services including dentures, implants, and emergency care. Walk-ins often available.
Find Locations →Heartland Dental
One of the largest DSOs in the nation with a strong Texas presence. Practices operate under various local brand names across major Austin metro areas.
Visit Website →PDS Health (Pacific Dental Services)
Operates numerous practices in Texas under various brand names including Dentists of Belterra in Austin. Known for their owner-dentist model and emphasis on clinical excellence.
Visit Website →Finding Dental Insurance
Dental coverage is typically separate from medical insurance. Options include employer-sponsored plans, standalone dental insurance, and dental discount plans. Major dental insurance networks accepting Austin providers include Delta Dental, Cigna Dental, MetLife, and Guardian.
Delta Dental
The largest dental benefits provider in the nation with one of the most extensive provider networks in Austin.
Find Dentists →Low-Cost Dental Options
For those without dental insurance, CommUnityCare Health Centers offers dental services at several locations on a sliding fee scale based on income.
Community Health Resources
Beyond the major hospital systems, the Austin metro has an extensive network of community health centers serving residents regardless of insurance status. These organizations are vital resources for newcomers still establishing healthcare connections.
Central Health is Travis County's taxpayer-funded hospital district, serving more than 170,000 people annually—about one in nine county residents. CommUnityCare, a Federally Qualified Health Center with 30+ Travis County locations, provides primary care, dental, pediatrics, and behavioral health on a sliding fee scale.
In Williamson County, Lone Star Circle of Care operates locations in Georgetown, Round Rock, Hutto, and Cedar Park with similar sliding-scale services. Their Big Pink Bus brings mobile mammography throughout the region.
Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) offers a different model—a multispecialty medical group with 35+ locations across 15 cities serving 600,000+ patients. With same-day appointments and 24/7 scheduling, ARC bridges the gap between community health centers and hospital-based care.
For academic medicine, UT Health Austin is Dell Medical School's clinical practice, offering cutting-edge specialty care informed by the latest research.
Find a Provider
Need to find a specific doctor or specialist? Healthgrades offers comprehensive provider directories with patient reviews, credentials, and appointment booking across the Austin metro.
Healthcare Access by Community
One of the most common questions we hear from buyers relocating to Central Texas: "Will I have good healthcare options where I'm looking?" The short answer is yes—virtually every community in the Austin-Round Rock metro has strong hospital and medical access.
Round Rock
A true healthcare hub with four major hospital systems in city limits: Ascension Seton Williamson, Baylor Scott & White, St. David's Round Rock, and Dell Children's North.
Best for: Families, corporate relocations, suburban living with urban healthcare
Find Providers →Cedar Park
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center offers 126 beds, Primary Stroke Center, and Level II NICU. Also 10-15 minutes from North Austin and Round Rock hospitals.
Best for: Growing families, tech corridor workers, newer construction
Find Providers →Georgetown
St. David's Georgetown Hospital recently expanded with cardiac cath lab and imaging center. Lone Star Circle of Care provides primary care throughout town.
Best for: Retirees, small-town character, Sun City residents
Find Providers →Leander
St. David's Emergency Center provides 24/7 care with full hospital planned. Cedar Park Regional 10 min south, Georgetown Hospital 15 min north.
Best for: Young families, value seekers, rapidly developing community
Find Providers →Liberty Hill
Newest growth frontier—residents use St. David's Georgetown (15 min) and upcoming Leander hospital. Primary care options expanding rapidly.
Best for: Land, new construction, rural character with 15-20 min hospital access
Find Providers →Pflugerville
Central location between Austin and Round Rock. Seton Williamson and St. David's North Austin both 10-15 minutes away. Multiple urgent care options.
Best for: Families, first-time buyers, multi-directional healthcare access
Find Providers →Hutto
15-20 minutes from Round Rock's hospital network. Lone Star Circle of Care and Austin Regional Clinic both have local locations.
Best for: Affordability seekers, Amazon/tech workers, families
Find Providers →Central Austin
38th Street medical district offers unparalleled density—Seton Medical Center and St. David's Medical Center within walking distance.
Best for: Walkable healthcare access, UT/Dell Med proximity
Find Providers →Mueller / East Austin
Master-planned community surrounding Dell Children's and Dell Seton—Austin's only Level I trauma center and premier pediatric hospital.
Best for: Families with children, pediatric specialists, academic medicine
Find Providers →North Austin
Home to Seton Northwest (Sports Medicine Center) and St. David's North Austin. Multiple ARC locations along Research Blvd corridor.
Best for: Tech workers, athletes, Great Hills and Anderson Mill families
Find Providers →South Austin
St. David's South Austin anchors the area with one of Central Texas's largest emergency departments. Growing urgent care and outpatient options.
Best for: Emergency access, downtown workers, growing families
Find Providers →Lakeway / Bee Cave
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lakeway serves the western suburbs. Hill Country corridor seeing rapid growth in outpatient facilities.
Best for: Hill Country lifestyle, active adults, luxury buyers
Find Providers →The Bottom Line
The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metro's healthcare infrastructure has matured alongside the region's explosive growth. With multiple nationally-ranked hospital systems, one of the best children's hospitals in the country, robust insurance options, and extensive community health resources, residents throughout the metro have access to comprehensive care—whether you're in Round Rock or Pflugerville, Cedar Park or Georgetown, Leander or Liberty Hill, Hutto or any Austin neighborhood.
For homebuyers, this means you can confidently evaluate communities knowing that quality healthcare is accessible throughout the region. Whether you're drawn to established Round Rock, fast-growing Leander, charming Georgetown, affordable Hutto, or anywhere in between, excellent medical care will be within reach.
Of course, healthcare access is just one factor in choosing where to live. School quality, commute times, community character, and home values all play important roles. When you're ready to explore the Austin metro in depth, we're here to help you find the perfect fit.
Hospitals Across the Austin Metro
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