Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix Children’s Hospital

Freestanding Pediatric Acute Care Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona

Overview

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is a premier pediatric acute care hospital located in Phoenix, Arizona. This freestanding hospital boasts 484 pediatric beds and is renowned for its comprehensive pediatric specialties and subspecialties. It is affiliated with the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and partners with Valleywise Health (formerly the Maricopa Integrated Health System) to offer a three-year pediatric residency training program.

Services and Specialties

The hospital provides a wide range of services to infants, children, teens, and young adults (ages 0-21) throughout Arizona and surrounding states. Services include inpatient, outpatient, emergency, trauma, and urgent care. Phoenix Children’s is notable for its Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, the only one of its kind in Arizona, ensuring the highest level of care for critically injured children.

Phoenix Children’s is part of a larger statewide pediatric health system, which includes:

• Phoenix Children’s Hospital – East Valley at Dignity Health Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
• Four pediatric specialty and urgent care centers
• Eleven community pediatric practices
• Twenty outpatient clinics
• Two ambulatory surgery centers
• Seven community-service-related outpatient clinics

Additionally, the Phoenix Children’s Care Network consists of over 1,175 pediatric primary care providers and specialists covering more than 75 subspecialties.

History

Phoenix Children’s Hospital was founded in July 1980 to meet the region’s growing need for pediatric care. It opened in 1983 within Good Samaritan Hospital with 124 pediatric beds. Over the years, the hospital expanded its capacity and services, performing Arizona’s first pediatric liver transplant in 1985 and growing to 172 beds by 1993.

In 1999, the hospital purchased a 22-acre plot for a new freestanding children’s hospital. This new facility opened in May 2002 with 230 beds and Arizona’s only pediatric emergency department. Subsequent expansions included a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in 2008, an 11-story tower in 2011, and a state-of-the-art emergency department and trauma facility in 2017.

In 2021, the hospital expanded to include the Women’s and Children’s Pavilion at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and a new emergency department and specialty clinic in Avondale, Arizona. Plans for a freestanding hospital in Glendale, Arizona, were announced in 2021, and a partnership with Bell Bank Park in Mesa, Arizona, was established in 2022. Most recently, in May 2024, Phoenix Children’s opened a new 44,000-square-foot Level IV NICU, the only one in Arizona.

Centers of Excellence

Phoenix Children’s Hospital is home to six Centers of Excellence:

1. Barrow Neurological Institute at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
2. Phoenix Children’s Heart Center
3. Center for Pediatric Orthopedics
4. Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
5. Level One Pediatric Trauma Center
6. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

These centers are dedicated to providing specialized and advanced care across various medical disciplines.

Staff and Collaboration

Phoenix Children’s employs more than 220 pediatric specialists and has over 1,000 specialists on its medical staff, making it the largest pediatric group in Arizona. The hospital collaborates with Dignity Health and Mayo Clinic to enhance care in cardiology, neurology, hematology/oncology, and organ transplant.

Recognition

In 2013, Phoenix Children’s was listed by Modern Healthcare as one of the largest children’s hospitals in the United States. The hospital has received numerous clinical accreditations and accolades, reflecting its commitment to providing world-class pediatric care.

Contact Information

For more information or to schedule a consultation, you can contact Phoenix Children’s Hospital at:

• Address: 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, United States
• Phone: +1 602-933-1000
• Hours: Open 24 hours

Phoenix Children’s Hospital continues to expand its services and facilities, ensuring that children and families receive the highest standard of care in a supportive and compassionate environment.