SUGAR LAND, Texas (February 03, 2025)

Sugar Land GroundbreakingMemorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital commenced development on a new North Tower that will feature seven floors with modern patient rooms, as well as state-of-the-art surgical suites, expanded emergency care, and a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), among other specialized departments. 

“Memorial Hermann Sugar Land’s North Tower is more than a building - it represents our commitment to the health and well-being of our community,” said Malisha Patel, senior vice president and chief executive officer of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. “Our Sugar Land campus expansion will enhance our ability to provide exceptional care, strengthen community connections and shape the health and well-being of the community, now and for generations to come.”

The North Tower development is the next phase of a $231 million expansion project launched in 2022. The overall project will add capacity in the catheterization lab and key outpatient areas, including emergency department rooms, operating rooms and endoscopy suites, diagnostic imaging and additional parking. The expansion is anticipated to bring approximately 150 job opportunities, both clinical and administrative, to the Sugar Land area.

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land is in one of the fastest growing areas in Greater Houston with the population of Fort Bend County expected to reach one million by 2027.

“As our community continues to experience rapid growth, we are preparing for the future and ensuring that we can continue to provide exceptional care to our patients,” said Matt Kelly, vice president of operations of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land. “The new patient tower will enable us to offer a wider range of specialty services right here in Fort Bend County, ensuring our community has access to comprehensive care close to home." 

Construction will be completed on the new tower in 2026. Learn more about Memorial Hermann Sugar Land »