We can’t always control when we end up in the hospital, but we can decide which hospital to go to, and thankfully, the Valley has dozens of options. Read on to find the closest facilities to you, along with their vital stats and specialties.
Edited by PHOENIX magazine staff
Avondale
Copper Springs
10550 W. McDowell Rd.
480-565-3035, coppersprings.com
- OPENED: 2016
- FOCUS: Mental health and addiction treatment center
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Psychiatric evaluation; 24-hour intensive care; group psychotherapy; family counseling; detox programs
Phoenix Children’s — Avondale Campus
1665 N. Avondale Blvd.
602-933-5437, phoenixchildrens.org
- Opened: 2023
- Focus: Pediatric emergency and specialty care
- Special Services: 24/7 pediatric emergency care, onsite laboratory services and imaging services including ultrasound, computerized tomography, fluoroscopy and digital radiography; cardiology; developmental pediatrics; endocrinology; gastroenterology; general surgery; plastic surgery; nephrology; neurology; neuropsychology; neurosurgery; orthopedic and hand; pulmonology; rheumatology; rehabilitation therapy; neonatology; fetal development; allergy and immunology; dermatology; urology, mental health therapy, psychology, hematology and oncology; genetics and metabolism
Surgical Elite of Avondale
10815 W. McDowell Rd., Ste. 101
623-433-0110, surgicaleliteaz.com
- Opened: 2005
- Focus: Outpatient surgery facility
- Special Services: ENT; orthopedics; pain management and treatment; gynecological and obstetrical care and procedures; gastroenterology/endoscopy; general surgery
Buckeye
Abrazo Buckeye Emergency Center
525 S. Watson Rd.
623-925-3980, abrazohealth.com
- OPENED: 2011
- FOCUS: Full-service emergency medical care facility
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Cardiovascular care; diagnostic imaging; on-site laboratory; hyperbaric care; emergency services
Glendale
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus
18701 N. 67th Ave.
623-561-1000, abrazohealth.com
- Opened: 1988
- Focus: Acute care hospital
- Special Services: Bariatric care; cardiovascular treatment; minimally invasive robotic surgery; spine surgery; stroke treatment; diagnostic imaging; emergency room; oncology; orthopedics; physical therapy; intensive care; urology; wound care
Aurora Behavioral Health System West
6015 W. Peoria Ave.
623-344-4400, auroraarizona.com
- Opened: 2006
- Focus: Psychiatric hospital
- Special Services: Inpatient behavioral health and detox; partial hospitalization; mental health and chemical dependency intensive outpatient services; short-term, acute care services for adolescents; aftercare and 12-step programs; chaplain services
Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
5555 W. Thunderbird Rd.
602-865-5555, bannerhealth.com
- Opened: 1983
- Focus: Full-service hospital with Level I trauma center
- Special Services: Neurology; neurosurgery; pediatrics; women and infant services; heart care; general/orthopedic surgery; cancer care; infusion therapy; orthopedics; pharmacy; sleep medicine; behavioral health intensive outpatient services; pain management; palliative care; diagnostic imaging; emergency services
Banner Thunderbird Surgery Center
5555 W. Thunderbird Rd.
602-865-5475, bannerhealth.com
- Opened: 1993
- Focus: Ambulatory surgery center
- Special Services: ENT; hand surgery; bariatric surgery; general surgery; gynecology; lithotripsy; heart and vascular surgery; neurosurgery; ophthalmology; orthopedics, including hip and knee replacement; pain management; pediatric services; plastic/reconstructive surgery; podiatry; urology
Encompass Health Valley of the Sun Rehabilitation Hospital
13460 N. 67th Ave.
623-878-8800, encompasshealth.com/valleyofthesunrehab
- Opened: 1989
- Focus: Injury rehabilitation facility
- special services: Inpatient recovery for stroke, orthopedic, oncology, brain and spinal cord, cardiac issues and other debilitating illnesses and injuries; rehab services for athletes; pool therapy
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Westgate Medical Center
7300 N. 99th Ave.
602-406-0000, dignityhealth.org/westgate
- OPENED: 2014
- FOCUS: 24-bed inpatient hospital
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Diagnostic imaging; emergency services; gastrointestinal/colorectal surgery; orthopedic surgery; ligament injury care and total hip/knee/shoulder replacement; bariatric surgery; endoscopy
Phoenix Children’s Hospital – Arrowhead Campus
19007 N. 67th Ave.
602-933-5437, phoenixchildrens.com
- OPENED: 2024
- FOCUS: Pediatric hospital
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Emergency medicine, surgery, laboratory services, imaging, critical care, and outpatient clinics such as cancer, cardiology, orthopedics and more.
Phoenix Children’s Specialty Care — Arrowhead Campus
6524 W. Sack Dr.
602-933-5437, phoenixchildrens.org
- Opened: 2024
- Focus: Pediatric specialty care
- Special Services: Allergy and immunology; cancer; cardiology; dermatology; developmental pediatrics; ear, nose and throat; endocrinology; gastroenterology; general surgery; nephrology; neurology; neuropsychology; neurosurgery; ophthalmology; orthopedics and sports medicine; plastic surgery; pulmonology; rheumatology; sleep medicine (including four overnight sleep study rooms); urology; radiography suite; audiology booth; genetics and metabolism
Goodyear
City of Hope Cancer Center
14200 W. Celebrate Life Way
855-622-4673, cityofhope.org/phoenix
- Opened: 2008
- Focus: Cancer treatment center
- Special Services: Chemotherapy; bloodless and precision medicine; clinical trials; radiation therapy; diagnostic procedures; genetic and genomic testing; nutritional support; oncology rehabilitation services; pain management; spiritual services
Abrazo West Campus
13677 W. McDowell Rd.
623-882-1500, abrazohealth.com
- Opened: 2003
- Focus: Acute-care community hospital with a Level I trauma center
- Special Services: Heart and vascular care; mother and infant care; surgical services; ER; lab services; women’s health and wellness; pain management; occupational medicine; wound care; injury rehabilitation; accredited stroke, chest pain and cardiac arrest centers
LAVEEN
Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital
7171 S. 51st Ave.
623-548-5100, dignityhealth.org/arizonageneral
- OPENED: 2015
- FOCUS: Full-service micro-hospital
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Emergency services; radiology and imaging services; inpatient care; emergency and elective surgery
Komatke Health Center
17487 S. Health Care Dr.
520-550-6000, grhc.org
- OPENED: 2009
- FOCUS: Full-service hospital
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Behavioral health; cardiology; dental care; family medicine; nephrology; ophthalmology; pediatrics; physical therapy; podiatry; rheumatology; women’s health
Peoria
Metro Surgery Center
6790 W. Thunderbird Rd.
623-979-1717, phoenixmetrosc.com
- Opened: 2015
- Focus: Outpatient surgery center
- Special Services: ENT procedures; orthopedic surgery; ophthalmology; pain management; podiatry; pediatrics; dental services and pediatric dentistry; oral and maxillofacial surgery; urology
Abrazo Peoria Emergency Center
26900 N. Lake Pleasant Pkwy.
623-561-2022, abrazohealth.com
- Opened: 1994
- FOCUS: Emergency care
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Emergency services; imaging services and radiology; surgery
Phoenix (West)
Banner Estrella Medical Center
9201 W. Thomas Rd.
623-327-4000, bannerhealth.com/estrella
- Opened: 2005
- Focus: Full-service health center
- Special Services: Cardiac care; women’s health and wellness; emergency services; general surgery; weight loss surgery; orthopedics; maternity services; complementary therapies including pet therapy, aromatherapy and Reiki
Banner Surgery Center – Estrella
9301 W. Thomas Rd.
623-388-5700, bannerhealth.com
- Opened: 2005
- FOCUS: Outpatient surgery center
- Special Services: ENT; general surgery; gynecology; lithotripsy; ophthalmology; orthopedics; pain management; pediatrics; oral and maxillofacial surgery; plastics; podiatry; adult and pediatric urology
Sun City
Banner Boswell Medical Center
10401 W. Thunderbird Rd.
623-832-4000, bannerhealth.com/boswell
- Opened: 1970
- Focus: 317-bed medical facility
- Special Services: Heart center; heart care; primary stroke center; joint replacement; neurosurgery; neurological research; acute and outpatient rehabilitation; wound-management center; robotic and minimally invasive surgery; kidney and liver disease; organ and bone marrow transplantation
Sun City West
Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center
14502 W. Meeker Blvd.
623-524-4000, bannerhealth.com/webb
- Opened: 1988
- Focus: Full-service medical-care facility
- Special Services: Cardiac services; women’s health and maternity care; robotic surgery and orthopedics; stroke care; outpatient surgery; behavioral and mental health services; cancer treatment; diabetes care; emergency services; diagnostic imaging; integrative therapy; intensive care; neurology; pharmacy
Surprise
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Surprise
13060 W. Bell Rd.
623-974-5463, pamhealth.com
- OPENED: 2007
- FOCUS: Acute long-term care hospital
- SPECIAL SERVICES: Wound care; ventilator management; diagnostic imaging; special procedures; pain management/rehabilitation
