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BANNER DESERT MEDICAL CENTER

1400 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Maricopa County
United States

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phone: View Phone480-512-3000
website: Website
type: Acute Care Hospitals
owner: Voluntary non-profit - Private
emergency services: Yes
number of beds: 550
number of certified beds: 550
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Founded in 1973 and part of Banner Health, the pre-eminent and most-preferred health care organization in the Valley of the Sun, Banner Desert Medical Center is the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the East Valley of Metropolitan Phoenix.

Banner Desert Medical Center has 482 Licensed Hospital Beds and 288 Licensed Behavioral Health, Rehabilitation and Long Term Care Beds the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO) approved facility is home to over 1,500 physicians and more than 3,000 dedicated employees providing medical excellence for the fast-growing East Valley of Maricopa County, such as Mesa, Gilbert, Apache Junction, Queen Creek, Fountain Hills and areas of northeastern Pinal County neighboring communities.


Banner Desert Medical Center opened the country's first Surgical Transition ICU, featuring universal rooms and has been a model to other hospital across the country and cited as a best practice by Health Care Advisory Board with respect to our Partners In Caring program.

Providing the most advanced pediatric care in the East Valley, Banner Desert Children's Center provides a pediatric emergency center, a 34-bed general pediatric unit, a 12-bed pediatric neo-natal intensive care unit (ICU) and pediatric rehabilitation.

More East Valley moms and babies choose Banner Desert Medical Center than any other hospital. The Banner Desert Women's Center offers 26 new or newly-renovated private LDR rooms (labor/delivery/recovery) furnished with comfortable recliners, rockers, birthing beds, color televisions with a relaxation channel and private bathrooms. Comfortable lighting and soothing room colors provide a home-like feeling. An outdoor meditation garden and an indoor walking path with garden views provide additional serenity. A lounge is available for family members' relaxation and comfort.
In 2001, consumers in a National Research Corporation study voted our hospital as the "Most Preferred Hospital in the metropolitan Phoenix area for Obstetrical Services."

Also located on the Banner Desert Medical Center campus is Banner Desert Care Center a post acute care facility that provides short-term care for discharged hospital patients requiring continued therapy.
For more than a quarter of a century Banner Desert Medical Center provided state-of-the-art healthcare treatment to patients with compassionate care through every phase of their lives.


Clinical services include adult acute care, behavioral health, occupational ealth services, intensive care unit/critical care unit, cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, renal and diabetes care, women and infant services, and the busiest emergency department in the state. From Comprehensive Maternity Services to Integrative Therapies, Banner Desert offers medical treatment options you expect from this first-class Medical Center.
To assist physicians to be in close proximity with their patient in the medical center, a recent addition of an innovative and modern medical office building connected with the hospital on the second floor has been completed.


Superior health care services to our patients and improve the wellness in the communities we live in, has and always will be the mission of Banner Health and Banner Desert Medical Center.

About Mesa, Arizona:

From humble beginnings, Mesa has developed into the third largest city in Arizona and the 40th largest city in the United States. Located about 15 miles southeast of Phoenix on US Highway 60 and AZ Route 87 and stretching over an area of more than 122 square miles, Mesa's population, in 2002 was estimated to be 426,841, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The city’s population grew by more than 37 percent between 1990 and 2000, much higher than the national average growth rate of 13 percent.

With a progressive government, a vision for the future, low cost of doing business, reasonable tax structure, well-educated workforce, low crime rate, superior schools, affordable housing and quality regional transportation system, Mesa is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. Mesa's Pioneers might not recognize the present-day city, but surely would be proud of what they began.


When it comes to a variety of lifestyle and leisure choices, you just can't beat Arizona. Not only will you find a wide choice of unique activities and attractions in the Grand Canyon State, but you will also discover a land of stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and friendly people.


The cost of living is reasonable and housing options range from apartments and condominiums to single-family homes of every size. In addition to fine dining, an assortment of performing arts venues, cultural events and other outdoor activities, there are opportunities for whitewater rafting, hiking, camping, snow-skiing, hot air balloon rides, jeep tours, boating and fishing, bicycling, horse-back riding and much more. Sports have become an exciting part of the spectator's agenda here in the Valley of the Sun, whether you enjoy professional baseball, basketball, football, hockey, auto, horse, and dog racing - we have it all!



Hospital Performance Quality Measures
Heart Attack78.88%
Heart Failure80.50%
Pneumonia92.71%
Surgical Infection Prevention79.00%
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Failure
  • Pneumonia
  • Surgical Infection Prevention
ConditionScore %Sample Size
Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival0 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)89%54 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge99%214 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival94%150 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge99%231 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling98%83 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival55%53 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival97%220 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival0 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)89%54 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge99%214 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival94%150 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge99%231 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling98%83 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival55%53 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival97%220 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Fibrinolytic Medication Within 30 Minutes Of Arrival0 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)89%54 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Discharge99%214 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Arrival94%150 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Beta Blocker at Discharge99%231 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling98%83 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given PCI Within 90 Minutes Of Arrival55%53 patients
Heart Attack Patients Given Aspirin at Arrival97%220 patients
ConditionScore %Sample Size
Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)86%122 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function94%286 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling89%57 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions53%239 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)86%122 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function94%286 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling89%57 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions53%239 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given ACE Inhibitor or ARB for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)86%122 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given an Evaluation of Left Ventricular Systolic (LVS) Function94%286 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling89%57 patients
Heart Failure Patients Given Discharge Instructions53%239 patients
ConditionScore %Sample Size
Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination86%112 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s)97%98 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling87%54 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival100%22 patients
Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics97%135 patients
Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination82%40 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment100%170 patients
Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination86%112 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s)97%98 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling87%54 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival100%22 patients
Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics97%135 patients
Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination82%40 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment100%170 patients
Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination86%112 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given the Most Appropriate Initial Antibiotic(s)97%98 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Smoking Cessation Advice/Counseling87%54 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Initial Antibiotic(s) within 6 Hours After Arrival100%22 patients
Pneumonia Patients Whose Initial Emergency Room Blood Culture Was Performed Prior To The Administration Of The First Hospital Dose Of Antibiotics97%135 patients
Pneumonia Patients Assessed and Given Influenza Vaccination82%40 patients
Pneumonia Patients Given Oxygenation Assessment100%170 patients
ConditionScore %Sample Size
Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries85%158 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision76%422 patients
Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery67%410 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots80%158 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery87%423 patients
Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries85%158 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision76%422 patients
Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery67%410 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots80%158 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery87%423 patients
Surgery Patients Whose Doctors Ordered Treatments to Prevent Blood Clots (Venous Thromboembolism) For Certain Types of Surgeries85%158 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received Preventative Antibiotic(s) One Hour Before Incision76%422 patients
Surgery Patients Whose Preventative Antibiotic(s) are Stopped Within 24 hours After Surgery67%410 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received Treatment To Prevent Blood Clots Within 24 Hours Before or After Selected Surgeries to Prevent Blood Clots80%158 patients
Surgery Patients Who Received the Appropriate Preventative Antibiotic(s) for Their Surgery87%423 patients
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