Surgery at TMC Health
Whether your surgery is elective or emergent, inpatient or outpatient, for adults or children, TMC Health is here for you. Our team of board-certified general and specialty surgeons provides comprehensive care for all ages in an environment focused on safety, recovery and successful outcomes.
Call 911 if you are seriously injured or feel you need emergency care. Emergency responders will help you decide the best course of action.
Surgical services we offer
Patient resources
At TMC Health, we’re dedicated to keeping you and your family informed, prepared, and at ease—before, during and after your surgery.
Explore the resources below for brochures, FAQs and more on how to prepare you or your child for an upcoming procedure, as well as scheduling for Pre-Anesthesia Testing (PAT) if required before a procedure:
Facilities & surgical centers
Our surgery facilities:
Orthopaedic & Surgical Tower
The Tucson Medical Center Orthopaedic and Surgical Tower offers state-of-the-art surgical care in an environment that is comfortable for patients and their families. Opened in May 2013, this four-story facility includes 14 state-of-the-art operating rooms on the second floor for neurological, cardiac, vascular, bariatric, urologic, pediatric and general surgery.
A special emphasis on providing a comfortable waiting space for the families and loved ones of those having surgery shows in the dedicated adult and children waiting areas. The adult area has been set up for both comfort and privacy, while the pediatric lobby is tailored for our younger patients with features such as TVs, video games and toys.
In addition to the waiting area, pediatric patients have a separate track for surgery. All of the areas including pre-op and recovery are separate from the adult areas.
The tower's third floor includes 10 state-of-the-art operating rooms that are part of the TMC Orthopaedic Center, a unique center of excellence for orthopaedic care in Southern Arizona.
Joel M. Childers, M.D., Women's Surgery Center
A satellite surgical area within TMC for Women, the Joel M. Childers, M.D., Women's Surgery Center, provides both inpatient and outpatient elective, and surgical services focused on women. Procedures include tubal ligations, breast biopsies, mastectomies, hysterectomies, diagnostic as well as operative laparoscopies and simple, general and plastic surgeries.
Physicians have state-of-the art technology available to perform endoscopic procedures, which uses thin, flexible, lighted viewing instruments to examine inside of the body as well as robotics. These procedures tend to be less invasive than traditional surgeries.
