Welcome to Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. We are nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research.

About Us

At Banner - University Medical Center Tucson our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is Southern Arizona's only Level I Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients.

We look forward to nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals who serve the community and providing our patients with outstanding care and an unparalleled patient experience.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson was named by U.S. News & World Report as a 2025-2026 Best Regional Hospital, earning the No.1 spot in Tucson and No. 4 in Arizona. It is nationally ranked in adult specialty for ear, nose & throat at No. 45.

Banner – University Medical Center Tucson also earned a High Performing ranking in cancer; urology; and geriatrics. The hospital received a High Performing rating in multiple procedures and conditions including colon cancer surgery; diabetes; heart attack; heart arrhythmia; hip fracture; kidney failure; leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma; pneumonia; and prostate cancer surgery.

Patients and Visitors

Dining

Visitors and family are welcome to eat in the cafeteria. It offers breakfast, grilled foods, salads, made-to-order pizza and more. Vending machines are open 24 hours a day in the cafeteria.

Parking

Parking garages south of the main entrance and north of the Diamond Children’s lobby provide convenient, covered parking at no charge (with validated ticket) to patients and visitors.

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Gift Shop

Our gift shops have just what you need, learn more.

Visitor Restrictions

Visitation hours are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Learn about the other restrictions currently in place.

Weapons Detection System

As part of our commitment to ensuring Banner Health is a safe place to work and receive care, weapon detection systems are currently utilized at Banner - University Medical Center Tucson. All patients and visitors will be screened upon entry into our campus buildings. Learn more about the weapon detection systems.

Insurances Accepted

Most major insurance accepted. Please check your own plan for details.

Payments Accepted

We ask that you pay your portion of the bill at the time of your visit. We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and personal checks. Any remaining balance is due within 30 days.

Please note: Many of our locations no longer accept cash or personal checks. Please check your preferred payment method before your visit.