University Medical Center

Name :

University Medical Center

Address  :

1501 N Campbell Ave

Town  :

Tucson

State  :

Arizona

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

85724

Phone  :

520 694 0111

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Colon & Rectal Surgeon
  • ENT
  • Family Practice
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Gynaecology
  • Immunology
  • Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pain Management
  • Podiatry
  • Psychiatrist
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 487

Advance Facility

  • Blood Bank

Description

About Us
A mother gives birth to a healthy baby Down another corridor pediatric orthopedic surgeons conduct an extensive Ilizarov procedure to lengthen the leg of a young girl born with one leg four inches shorter than the other In another unit a father is discharged just weeks after receiving a new heart He is counseled extensively on nutrition to help build his strength and speed his return to his family and home state

These scenarios represent a typical day at University Medical Center in Tucson Arizona Here youll find an exciting blendexcellent patient care provided by the hospital nurses and the physicians from University Physicians Healthcare the education of our next generation of healthcare providers and pioneering treatments and research that are world renowned

UMC is a private nonprofit hospital located at the Arizona Health Sciences Center adjacent to The University of Arizona in Tucson Arizona AHSC includes the colleges of Medicine Nursing Pharmacy and Public Health as well as the physicians from University Physicians Healthcare These affiliations enable UMC to take a leadership role in offering the latest treatments as well as routine medical care and wellness

Mission and Values
Mission
Patient Care
Education
Research
Community Service

Values
Personal Responsibility
Respect For Self And Others
Innovation Through Teamwork
Dedication To Caring
Excellence In Customer Service

University Medical Center UMC is a private notforprofit 355bed hospital affiliated with the University of Arizona Established in 1971 UMC is Arizonas only academic medical center Its mission is threefold excellent patient care education and research
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