Hospitals in Arizona
Our directory lists 156 hospitals in Arizona, in 14 counties and 58 cities and towns. They include 66 acute care hospitals (42%), 24 psychiatric hospitals (15%) and 17 critical access hospitals (11%). 87 report emergency services to Medicare. 55 have a CMS Overall Star Rating, averaging 3.1 stars. The median Arizona hospital reports patients spending 180 minutes in the emergency department before leaving. Phoenix has the most listings of any city in the state, with 31.
Featured hospitals in Arizona
- Banner Goldfield Medical Center2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr7400 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mayo Clinic Hospital5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center3555 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital9130 East Elliot Road, Mesa · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Phoenix VA Medical Center650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix · Emergency roomVA medical center
- VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System500 Highway 89 North, Prescott · Emergency roomVA medical center
- VA S. Arizona Healthcare System3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson · Emergency roomVA medical center
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Chandler Regional Medical Center1955 West Frye Road, Chandler · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Flagstaff Medical Center1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Honorhealth Sonoran Crossing Medical Center33400 North 32nd Avenue, Phoenix · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
Ordered by CMS Overall Star Rating, then by how complete the record is. Unrated hospitals report too few measures to CMS, which says nothing about their quality.
Hospital types in Arizona
Who owns Arizona hospitals
Highest-rated hospitals
- Banner Goldfield Medical Center2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr7400 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mayo Clinic Hospital5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center3555 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital9130 East Elliot Road, Mesa, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Phoenix VA Medical Center650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ · Emergency roomVA medical center
- VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ · Emergency roomVA medical center
- VA S. Arizona Healthcare System3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ · Emergency roomVA medical center
Hospital emergency rooms
- Banner Goldfield Medical Center2050 West Southern Avenue, Apache Junction, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Thompson Peak Med Ctr7400 East Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mayo Clinic Hospital5777 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Mercy Gilbert Medical Center3555 South Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital9130 East Elliot Road, Mesa, AZ · Emergency roomAcute care hospital
- Phoenix VA Medical Center650 E. Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ · Emergency roomVA medical center
- VA Northern Arizona Healthcare System500 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ · Emergency roomVA medical center
- VA S. Arizona Healthcare System3601 South Sixth Avenue, Tucson, AZ · Emergency roomVA medical center
Trauma centers in Arizona
- Banner Thunderbird Medical Center5555 West Thunderbird Road, Glendale, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Chandler Regional Medical Center1955 West Frye Road, Chandler, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Flagstaff Medical Center1200 North Beaver Street, Flagstaff, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center350 West Thomas Road, Phoenix, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix1111 East Mcdowell Road, Phoenix, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center19829 North 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center7400 East Osborn Road, Scottsdale, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Abrazo West Campus13677 West Mcdowell Road, Goodyear, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Banner Desert Medical Center1400 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
- Valleywise Health Medical Center2601 East Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ · Level I traumaAcute care hospital
Highest trauma level first. Designations from the HIFLD hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries; confirm current status with the state EMS office.
Cities with the most hospitals
- Phoenix31
- Tucson17
- Mesa10
- Scottsdale9
- Glendale6
- Chandler5
- Gilbert5
- Prescott5
- Surprise4
- Peoria3
- Yuma3
- Flagstaff3
- Tempe2
- Avondale2
- Goodyear2
- Sierra Vista2
- Prescott Valley2
- Bullhead City2
- Kingman2
- Parker2
- Sells2
- Lake Havasu City1
- Casa Grande1
- Maricopa1
- Oro Valley1
- Apache Junction1
- Sun City1
- Queen Creek1
- Florence1
- Sahuarita1
- Sun City West1
- Nogales1
- Payson1
- Cottonwood1
- Show Low1
- Sedona1
- Safford1
- Winslow1
- Tuba City1
- Golden Valley1
- Page1
- Globe1
- Wickenburg1
- Bisbee1
- Kayenta1
- Benson1
- Chinle1
- Whiteriver1
- Willcox1
- Sacaton1
- Springerville1
- Peridot1
- Ganado1
- Fort Mohave1
- Lakeside1
- Laveen1
- Ft. Defiance1
- Polacca1
Hospitals by county
Frequently asked questions
How many hospitals are there in Arizona?
Our directory lists 156 hospitals in Arizona, across 14 counties. It includes Medicare-certified hospitals from CMS data plus a smaller number of hospitals mapped in OpenStreetMap.
Which hospitals in Arizona have a 5-star rating?
8 hospitals in Arizona currently hold the CMS 5-star Overall Hospital Quality Star Rating, and 18 have 4 or 5 stars. Ratings combine mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience and timely care measures. Many smaller hospitals report too few measures to be rated.
What is a critical access hospital in Arizona?
Arizona has 17 critical access hospitals. These are small rural hospitals with 25 or fewer inpatient beds and around-the-clock emergency care, certified under a Medicare program that supports hospital care in rural areas.
Are there VA hospitals in Arizona?
Yes. We list 4 VA medical centers in Arizona. Veterans need to be enrolled in VA health care for routine care; in an emergency, any hospital emergency room must screen and stabilize you.
What should I do in a medical emergency in Arizona?
Call 911. Hospital emergency departments must screen and stabilize every patient regardless of insurance or ability to pay, under the federal EMTALA law. For minor illness and injuries, an urgent care clinic is usually faster and cheaper.
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