Welcome to Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is a comprehensive health care facility dedicated to patient care, research, and the education of health care professionals. Its reputation for excellence in each of these areas has made Vanderbilt a major patient referral center for the Mid-South
Each year, over 300,000 people choose Vanderbilt for their health care needs not only because of its excellence in medical science, but also because our faculty and staff are dedicated to making patients as comfortable as possible. Our mission- responding to today's and tomorrow's health care needs in a warm and caring environment- is carried out on a campus which has experienced tremendous physical growth in the last few decades. The major components of the Medical Center are:
Vanderbilt University Hospital
(615) 322-5000
 A twin-towered, 658 bed structure, the Hospital is supported by the most up-to-date systems and technology. Designed to provide each patient with an outside view, each floor of the towers holds a nursing core so that no room is far from the nursing station. A philosophy of patient-centered care insures continuity in the patient-nurse relationship.
Vanderbilt University Hospital, supported by respected, research-based medical and nursing schools, delivers both routine inpatient care and highly specialized medical treatment and surgical procedures. The Hospital is also home to the region's only Level I Trauma Center and most comprehensive Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
(615) 936-1000
 The Monroe Carell Jr. Children?s Hospital at Vanderbilt is a leading provider of pediatric healthcare in the nation, ranked among the nation?s top ten children?s hospitals and top ten providers of cancer care for children by Child magazine. Vanderbilt Children?s hospital is also the pediatric teaching hospital of Vanderbilt Medical School. The new 206 bed facility combines high level pediatric and sub-specialty treatment, research and academics under one roof. Programs include a Center of Excellence for the treatment of diabetes and congenital heart disorders. Specialty programs include the Eating Disorders Program, pediatric heart transplant and cardiology, bone marrow transplant, a level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology among other specialized programs. Research programs include an internationally renowned vaccine research program, genetics, childhood development and autism, fetal surgery and more.
691 Preston Building
(615) 936-5855, fax (615) 936-5879
The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is Tennessee's only Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute and one of only 41 nationwide. This designation, the highest ranking awarded to cancer centers by the world's foremost authority on cancer, recognizes research excellence in cancer causes, development, treatment and prevention, as well as a demonstrated commitment to community education and outreach. In addition to providing the most sophisticated cancer care available and more than 150 of the most promising therapies still under investigation, the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center offers the region's only Family Cancer Risk Service, its first comprehensive Breast Diagnostic Center, its most complete Pain and Symptom Management Program and its only Cancer Information Program staffed by a master's-trained oncology nurse and linked to the National Cancer Institute. VICC offers its clinical trials in hometowns throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia through its Affiliate Network of more than a dozen hospitals.
(615) 322-3000
The Vanderbilt Clinic comprises more than 95 outpatient specialty practices in several campus locations, including The Vanderbilt Clinic building, Medical Arts building and the Village at Vanderbilt. It offers the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment services for patients in a friendly environment.
A covered pedestrian walkway provides easy access to The Vanderbilt Clinic building from the parking garage. Patient escorts are ready to assist with wheelchairs and directions at patient drop-off areas. Information booths are staffed in the lobbies of each level to provide appointment and registration information. Waiting areas and a cafeteria are available for the convenience of patients and visitors. An on-campus McDonald's Restaurant is located on the hospital's plaza/mezzanine level.
Medical Center North
The original hospital, built in 1925, is now a major part of Medical Center North which has been renovated and expanded to house much of the Medical Center's academic and research space.
Medical Center East
 The newly expanded Medical Center East houses Pediatric Surgery, Post-Partum and Ophthalmology areas, and in late 1995 the Children's Hospital Outpatient Center. As additional floors are completed, more patient care services will move into Medical Center East.
S-2100 Medical Center North (2559)
(615) 936-5000, (615) 322-7267
The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is devoted to comprehensive patient care, education and research in the field of communication disorders and diseases as well as ailments of the ear, nose and throat, and head and neck. Its programs are highly regarded nationally; U.S. News & World Report?s 2000 survey, ?America?s Best Graduate Schools,? listed Vanderbilt?s special training in audiology tied for second best among 118 other programs, and speech-pathology tied for eighth out of 225 other institutions. The Department of Otolaryngology placed eleventh in this year?s rankings of hospitals and medical specialties. A new facility to house the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center is under construction and will open in 2003.
2201 Capers Avenue
(615) 320-7600
Inpatient Referral (615) 963-4030
Outpatient Referral (615) 963-4034
 VSRH provides complete inpatient and outpatient services for pediatric and adult patients with neurological and orthopaedic injuries or disabilities, degenerative conditions and certain chronic ailments. It also hosts the Vanderbilt Center for Multiple Sclerosis, the Nashville Area Junior Chamber of Commerce gymnasium and elements of the Junior League Center for Chronic Illnesses and Disabilities of Children. The Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital is a joint venture with HealthSouth.
The Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital
1601 23rd Avenue South
(615) 320-7770
 This facility provides inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient services to children, adolescents and adults with psychiatric and substance abuse problems. Services include 24-hour crisis assessment and a year-round accredited school for children and adolescents.
2209 Garland Avenue
(615) 936-1401
 This state-of-the-art library gives patrons access to information worldwide through the very latest in informatic retrieval and management technology. Traditional library services, book stacks and comfortable reading areas are also provided along with technology training and assistance.
McGugin Center
2601 Jess Neely Dr 37212
(615) 322-7878, fax (615) 343-9893
The Vanderbilt Sports Medicine Center is a full-service medical, surgical and rehabilitative approach to acute and chronic musculoskeletal injuries. Sports Medicine and the Department of Orthopaedics will relocate to new and expanded facilities in 2003.
1500 22nd Avenue South
(615) 322-4751
The Kim Dayani Center is a medically based fitness/health promotion center which specializes in the modification of risk factors, including those related to cardiovascular disease, weight management, stress, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking.
2311 Pierce Avenue 37212
(615) 322-2318, fax (615) 343-1786
The Vanderbilt Page Campbell Heart Institute is a comprehensive heart program offering diagnosis, medical treatment, minimally invasive therapies, surgical intervention and disease management, tailored to each individual?s unique needs.
To bring the full measure of human knowledge, talent, and compassion to bear on the healing of sickness and injury and the advancement of health and wellness...through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research.
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Service to our patients and the health care needs of our communities is our highest priority. |
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