NACP Tucson University Medical Center
University Medical Center (UMC), which is consistently ranked one of the best
hospitals for cardiac care and cardiovascular surgery by U.S. News and World
Report, provides the foundation for our program. UMC has state of the art technology,
leading edge science, full consultative specialty services, and excellent nursing
staff.
Many of our patients undergoing cardiac surgery are higher risk due to multiple medical problems. The cardiac surgeons at UMC provide excellent care and have a long, proven track record with excellent outcomes in our Native patients.
UMC, as a tertiary care center, allows us to offer our patients the full range of possible medical and surgical options for the management of their heart disease. The excellent nursing staff, 1:4 nurse to patient ratios, tremendous intensive care support services, outstanding cardiac rehabilitation and nutrition programs ensure our patients the best possible care and education while hospitalized.
Native patients often have multiple concurrent medical problems at the time of presentation with cardiac issues. As a result of high rates of diabetes, we see high rates of kidney failure, peripheral vascular disease and cerebrovascular disease that may or may not be previously diagnosed. The availability of medical and surgical consultation, including vascular surgery and nephrology, is essential for the care of our patients.
Contact Information:
PO Box 245202 Tucson, AZ, 85724
520-694-7000 - Phone
928-694-6712 - Fax
24/7 Provider Consultation and Patient Transfers:
All Health Care Providers who care for Native Peoples
1-800-777-7552
