Lutheran Medical Center

Details

Name :

Lutheran Medical Center

Address  :

150 55th Street

Town  :

Brooklyn

State  :

New York

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

11220

Phone  :

718 630 7000

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Daibetes, Endocrinology
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • ENT
  • Family Practice
  • General Surgeon
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 476


Description

Mission Statement
Lutheran HealthCare has no reason for being of its own it exists only to serve the needs of its neighbors

Lutheran HealthCare defines health as the total wellbeing of the community and its residents Beyond the absence of individual physical illness this includes at least decent housing the ability to communicate effectively employment educational opportunities and civic participation

Lutheran HealthCare understands that a hospital is not a collection of buildings machines and beds but a staff of talented creative and committed people who serve the community as they are needed

Lutheran HealthCare works in partnership with its neighbors each relying on the other as friends who care about and assist each other

Motivated to serve by its own history within the biblical tradition of faith and teaching and organized as a notforprofit organization according to the uniquely American heritage

of democratic voluntary association Lutheran HealthCares purpose is to serve as the corporate vehicle for its trustees medical and dental staff nurses employees volunteers and others to care for the needs of our neighbors
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