Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix Hospital

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is part of Banner Health, one of the largest nonprofit health care systems in the country that includes three academic medical centers and more than 25 hospitals. Founded in 1911 and formerly known as Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, we have proudly served Phoenix and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. We are dedicated to creating a comfortable, healing environment for you and your family throughout your medical care, treatment, and recovery.

Banner Health came together with the University of Arizona Health Network to form Banner - University Medical Center, a teaching hospital that is at the forefront of academic medicine bringing forth world-class medical experts, life-changing research, state-of-the-art facilities, and the highest level of patient care accessible to Arizona residents, the nation, and the world. Our mission is to make health care easier, so life can be better!

As a leading world-class hospital, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best hospitals in the U.S. for high performance in several medical specialties. We are also a Level 1 Trauma Center adept at providing total care, from prevention through rehabilitation. Medical services at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix includes specialties in Geriatrics, Nephrology and Urology, High-Risk Obstetrics, Cancer Care, Gastroenterology, Orthopedics, Bariatric Surgery, and more!

Bariatric Surgery in Phoenix, Arizona

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is dedicated to helping both adult and adolescents overcome obesity. We are a nationally accredited Comprehensive Center through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP). This designation recognizes our excellent bariatric surgery outcomes, high standards of care, and dedication to patient safety. In addition to that, we are one of only 79 hospitals in the entire country that also has Adolescent Qualifications, meaning that we have the specialized expertise to also provide bariatric surgery options for teens.

This accreditation signifies that throughout Banner, the medical and surgical teams that work with patients affected by obesity are highly-trained to offer personalized service and state of the art care. - Dr. Robin Blackstone

Our bariatric surgeons perform life-saving bariatric surgeries including the Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy (VSG), Duodenal Switch, Adjustable Gastric Band (Lap-Band), and complex weight loss surgery revisions. Patients who choose Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix for their bariatric surgery can count on receiving outstanding care and unparalleled patient experience.

Before and After Patients - Dr. Robin Blackstone

Before & After RNY with Samira, down 120 pounds!