Healthcare in Las Vegas & Henderson

Heatlhcare in Las Vegas

Las Vegas has a total of 14 acute care hospitals as well as several rehabilitation and specialty hospitals, satellite offices and quick-care facilities. All medical procedures can be performed locally.

The Clark County Health District, one of the largest local public health districts in the nation, serves a population of 1.5 million, representing 69 percent of Nevada’s population. Public health services are available to everyone, regardless of income.

Medical and healthcare education is also plentiful in the Las Vegas area, and the affiliation of academic institutions with healthcare providers in the region contribute to the area’s quality patient care.

Institutions providing medical and health education include the University of Nevada School of Medicine, the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Nevada State College in Henderson, Community College of Southern Nevada and Las Vegas College.

Area Hospitals:

Boulder City Hospital, 702-293-4111 (www.bouldercityhospital.org), a 64 bed Hospital, recently celebrated 50 years of providing patient care to citizens of Boulder City. The hospital provides quality care, promotes wellness in the community and protects the dignity of those they serve. The hospital provides ancillary, cardio-pulmonary, dietetic, emergency, pharmaceutical, radiology, surgical and other services. They also offer a home health agency.

Desert Springs Hospital 702.733.8800 (www.desertspringshospital.net) is a 346 bed acute care facility located in Southwest Las Vegas, and has been providing quality healthcare to the residents of Southern Nevada since 1971. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, including a fast-track area in the emergency room to treat less acute patients. For years, the hospital has been referred to as the “Heart Hospital” by longtime residents due to its solid reputation as a leader in cardiac care.

The hospital has three full-service catheterization laboratories, a 107,000 square foot medical office building and an outpatient surgery facility. Desert Springs is home to the Diabetes Treatment Center – the only American Diabetes Association-accredited diabetes program, in Southern Nevada.

Desert Springs is a member of the Valley Health System and has a campus that encompasses more than 451,000 square feet. Desert Springs’ staff consists of more than 1,100 physicians representing eight clinical departments. Medical specialties include allergy, cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, gynecology, hematology, infectious disease, internal medicine and rheumatology. Surgical specialties include neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, plastic surgery, podiatry, proctology, thoracic and urology.

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Flamingo Surgery Center 702.697.7900 (www.flamingosurgerycentercom) is a multi-specialty, ambulatory surgery enter that offers patients a convenient, comfortable and less-costly alternative to the hospital. A member facility of Health Care Associates (HCA), the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, this center is committed to delivering high quality fare and fostering strong relationships with area surgeons. The center is accredited by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. This modern, family-oriented outpatient surgery center was established in 1996. It allows patients to submit their clinical history online and provides a full range of services.

Specialty services include gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, ear, nose and throat, pain management, physical medicine, podiatry, colorectal surgery, general surgery, maxillofacial surgery, oral surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic and reconstructive surgery, vascular surgery and urology.

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Health South Hospital at Tenaya 702.562.2021 (www.healthsouth.com) Is a rehabilitation hospital offering a continuum of services including acute medical care, inpatient rehabilitation, day hospital, outpatient rehabilitation, home care, outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging and occupational medicine.

The hospital offers more than 30 medical specialties and joint venture partnerships with local healthcare systems. Other areas of specialty include spinal cord injury, pain management, orthopedics, neurology general rehabilitation, stroke and cardiac treatment, brain injury, arthritis and amputee care.

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Health South Rehabilitation Hospital 702.877.8898 (www.healthsouth.com) is a comprehensive, 79 bed medical rehabilitation hospital that has been serving patients in Southern Nevada and Southern California for more than 10 years. The mission of the hospital is to guide patients with physically disabling conditions along an individualized treatment pathway, so they can reach the highest level of physical, social and emotional well being.

Nearly 15,000 patients have received inpatient rehabilitation services and 5,000 outpatient visits have been recorded at the hospital, which delivers a wide range of specialized medical and therapeutic services.

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Las Vegas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Hospital 702.735.5848
(www.lasvegaskindred.com) accommodates 79 residents and has been serving the Las Vegas community for approximately 40 years. Located in close proximity to local hospitals and surrounded by medical complexes, the center offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.

The center’s wound care program is designed for residents recovering from serious wound complications or wound-related surgery. It offers individualized wound care as well as comprehensive wound management. Las Vegas Healthcare provides long-term care services 24 hours a day for those who require minimal assistance as well as those with multiple health care and rehabilitation needs.

The Center provides rehabilitation services, nutritional counseling and other services, including a variety of recreational events designed to encourage socialization and provide exercise.

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Las Vegas Surgery Center 702.870.2090 (www.lvdaysurgery.com) is a free standing, multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center where surgeons perform a broad range of outpatient surgical procedures. Founded in 983, the center offers a safe, convenient alternative to inpatient hospitalization. The center is part of the Sunrise Healthcare System and is affiliated with Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center and Mountain View Hospital.

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Mountainview Hospital 702.255.5000 (www.mountainview-hospital.com) is a state-of-the-art, full service medical facility in the heart of the northwest Las Vegas Valley. Mountainview Hospital has earned the highest patient satisfaction of any hospital in Las Vegas, according to a survey by the Business Research Center of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Mountainview Hospital, which opened in 1996, is a 199-bed hospital that is easily accessible off U.S. 95 and Cheyenne. The 280,000 square foot facility has a combination of private, semi-private and isolation beds. In addition to 930 employees, MountainView has more than 1,100 physicians on staff, representing 36 medcial specialties.

The range of services includes comprehensive surgical and emergency care hospitals, cardiovascular services and women’s services including “birthday suites” and a new level II nursery. Additionally, MountainView Hospital offers an extensive, advanced range of outpatient and diagnostic services. For patients and families, this means an unparalleled depth and breadth of medical expertise close to home.

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North Vista Hospital 702.657.5679 (www.northvistahospital.com) has served the North Las Vegas community since 1959. When the doors first opened, the hospital had 33 beds, and the population of North Las Vegas was 18,000. Today, North Las Vegas is one of the fastest growing cities in the Country, and North Vista Hospital has grown to 168 licensed beds. The hospital’s medical staff consists of more than 800 specialists and primary care physicians dedicated to providing quality, compassionate healthcare.

Throughout the addition of new services and advanced medical technology, North Vista Hospital continues to expand as the community grows. The hospital is part of IASIS Hospital Corp., which recently launched a $13 Million expansion and rejuvenation project for the hospital.

The recently opened wound care and diabetes centers provide the community with much needed medical services, and the hospital’s new maternity center is expected to open Fall, 2006. Once complete, the maternity center will be home to eight labor and delivery rooms, 18 post-partum beds, a well-baby nursery, a Level II nursery, and perinatal center.

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Sahara Surgery Center 702.362.7874 (www.saharasurgery.com)

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Southern Hills Hospital 702.880.1200 (www.southernhillshospital.com) opened its doors on March 1, 2004 with over 700 physicians and 500 staff members. The hospital is accessible on Fort Apache or from the I215 and Sunset. The hospital’s 130 beds include 58 medical/surgical beds, 22 intensive care unit bed, 25 ICU step-down beds and 25 maternal services beds. Hospital services include emergency care, maternity level II nursery, cardiology, internal medicine, general surgery, OB/GYN, physical medicine and rehabilitation, outpatient services, pharmacy and community education programming.

Additional features include childbirth education classes and a senior friends program. Physician referrals are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 1-877-764-4557.

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Specialty Surgery Center 702.933.3999

Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center 702.853.3000 (www.springvalleyhospital.com) opened in 2003 and has 170 beds and provides services including surgery, radiology, laboratory, emergency, outpatient procedures and ambulatory surgery. The hospital is a member of the Valley Health Systems.

The Hospital’s Care Center for Women includes the Maternity Center and offers advanced obstetrical and gynecological services, from prenatal care to menopause, provided by an experienced team of healthcare professionals. The Care Centers’ 26 patient suites provide optimal privacy.

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St. Rose Dominican Hospitals 702.616.5000 (www.strosecares.com) are Southern Nevada’s only NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-TAX SUPPORTED, and RELIGIOUSLY SPONSORED Hospitals. St. Rose currently has two hospitals service the Las Vegas and Henderson communities with a third hospital opening in 2006 located in the Southwest. There are more than 2000 physicians serving as their medical staff. The third campus will be an acute-care facility and consist of the hospital and a four-story medical office building that will include physicians representing a variety of medical disciplines and an outpatient pharmacy. This hospital will have 110 private rooms.

The National Research Corp. named St. Rose Dominican Hospital as the co-winner of the 2003 Consumer Choice #1 Preferred Hospital in Overall Quality and Image in the Las Vegas area.

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St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Rose de Lima Campus 702.616.5000 (www.strosecares.com) is located on E. Lake Mead in Henderson and offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care, urgent care, and health education. This facility has grown within the community for nearly six decades and has 138 acute care beds.

The religiously affiliated facility has been in existence since 1947 and specializes in cardiac catheterization and rehabilitation, ICU/CCU, ambulatory surgery, intermediate and transitional care units, physical and occupational therapy and magnetic resonance imaging. St. Rose balances its state-of-the-art technology with a holistic approach to healing. The hospital offers a wide range of community classes on health and wellness topics.

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St. Rose Dominican Hospitals Siena Campus 702.616.5000 (www.strosecares.com) opened in July, 2000 and is located on St. Rose Parkway and
Eastern Avenue, in Henderson. The Hospital provides a comprehensive range of hospital services in an attractive, patient-friendly setting.

Essential patient offerings include a 29 bed emergency department, the Maternal Child Center, a full spectrum of cardiac services including open heart surgeries, a medical surgical unit with 34 beds, and 8 multi-service operating rooms. A range of rehabilitation services are also offered.

The Fourth floor of the Siena Campus increases the hospital’s capacity to 66 private rooms. One of the wings includes the first pediatric intensive care unit for the southern part of the valley.

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Summerlin Hospital Medical Center 702.233.7000 (www.summerlinhosp.org) opened in 1997 and is located in the master planned community of Summerlin, northwest of the Strip and about 22 miles west of McCarran Airport. The hospital has over 1200 physicians representing their medical staff in more than 65 areas of medicine.

With 199 beds and nine surgical suites, Summerlin Hospital offers private patient rooms at no additional charge. Summerlin’s unique design and state-of-the-art technologies place an emphasis on patient privacy and convenience in the delivery of quality healthcare.

The Center features 24 hour emergency care and a wide variety of services to meet the needs of its community. Summerlin recently added a Level II Nursery/Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as part of its comprehensive maternity services. Additional services include pediatrics, women’s care, cancer treatment, physical therapy and wound care.

The acute care hospital is part of a 40 acre medical campus that includes a medical office complex with more than 50 physician practices and an outpatient diagnostic and surgical center.

Summerlin Hospital is a member of the Valley Health System which has provided thirty years of healthcare services to the Valley community.

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Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center 702.731.8012 (www.sunrisehospital.com) is a 700 bed medical center staffed by more than 3000 healthcare professionals and 1300 physicians representing dozens of medical specialties and sub-specialties.

The Hospital’s range of services include cardiology, pediatrics, women’s services, oncology, neuro-surgery, 24 hour emergency care for adults and children and medical and surgical services. Other specialties are available through the Renal Transplant Center, Epilepsy Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Wound Care Center and a Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive brain surgery.

Additional features include a hospital-based PET-CT, open MRI, diVinci Surgical Robot, childrbirth education, senior friends and community health education. For physician referrals, call 1-877-427-8674.

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Sunrise Childrens Hospital 702.731.8018 (www.sunrisehospital.com) is Nevada’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to the well-being of children. It has been recognized as one of the top children’s hospitals in the Country. The 144 bed facility services as a statewide referral center for infants and children with routine and complex medical problems.

Sunrise Children’s Hospital’s partnership with the University of Nevada School of Medicine and schools of nursing create an educational environment that encourages and promotes compassionate, family-centered patient care.

The Children’s hospital’s range of services include 24 hour pediatric emergency care, general pediatrics, intensive care, oncology, cardiology, neonatal-intensive care II and III, maternal infant and postpartum care, child and family services and outreach services. For a physician referral, call 1-877-427-8674.

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University Medical Center UMC 702.383.2000 (www.umc-cares.org) offers the quality of care you expect to find in a metropolitan area as large as Las Vegas. With 11 Centers of Excellence, including the only American College of Surgeons verified level I trauma center in Nevada, UMC provides a complete range of services including the first hospital to develop an organ transplant program.

Choosing a primary care physician can be a daunting task when moving to a new City. UMC primary care centers allow visitors to pick a family doctor to help manage their family’s healthcare.

There are 11 UMC primary care centers located throughout Southern Nevada. Since 1931, they have grown with the City and continue to grow to meet the needs of the Community. UMC boasts a level III neonatal intensive care unit, the highest level available, and offers a full range of pediatric services in the children’s center.

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VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Department of Veterans Affairs 702.636.3000 (www.las-vegas.med.va.gov) provides a broad spectrum of ambulatory and inpatient services for U.S.Veterans. Affiliated with the University of Nevada School of Medicine as well as the Southern California College of Optometry, and the University of Nevada School of Nursing. This VA System provides a broad spectrum of ambulatory and inpatient services as part of VA Desert Pacific Healthcare Network.

Primary care clinics are located in Henderson and Pahrump and an outreach center for homeless veterans is located in Las Vegas. VA inpatient care is provided at the Federal Hospital at Nellis Air Force Base.

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Valley Hospital Medical Center 702.388.4000 (www.valleyhospital.net) is a full service hospital located in central Las Vegas near I15 and US 95. Valley Hospital offers some of the most advanced cardiac services including open-heart surgery, balloon angioplasty, cardiac catheterizations, peripheral vascular studies and electrophysiology studies. The Hospital also specializes in normal and high-risk pregnancies along with a full range of maternity services.

Other services include emergency care, surgical services, endoscopy procedures, home health services, an inpatient acute rehabilitation department and the Geriatric Center for Behavioral Medicine.

When searching for a physician, make sure the doctor you choose is board certified. All board certified physicians are listed with the American Board of Medical Specialties (www.abms.org) or call 1-866-272-2267. The American Medical Association offers information about US licensed physicians at www.amg-assn.org.

Another resource for verifying that a medical doctor has a state license is, the State of Nevada Board of Medical Examiners (http://medboard.nv.gov), 1-888-890-8210 and press 0.

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