Thompson Peak Hospital Features Scottsdale Style

Pampered patients appreciate new hospital serving greater Phoenix and Scottsdale areas

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Nov. 4, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital is proof that good news does indeed travel fast.

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Many patients -- and seasonal visitors to Phoenix and Scottsdale -- have sought out the hospital since opening day in November 2007 as word quickly spread about its top quality care and resort-like decor and amenities.

A tranquil Sonoran desert setting features mountain views from patient rooms, original artwork throughout, room service meals and a concierge service. But the 64-bed hospital's state-of-the-art technology, compassionate staff and more than 800 leading physicians are the real attraction.

Among these physicians are experts such as gynecologic oncologist Mike Janicek, MD, who is spearheading a unit at Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital dedicated to women's health and healing.

"Advanced medical equipment at Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak means patients can receive the latest in surgical treatments," adds Franciso Rodriguez, MD, who uses the daVinci robotic surgical system for a new type of thyroid surgery.  The hospital is now a site for teaching the surgery to other physicians.

Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital is home to Arizona's first Ambient Experience MRI and CT system, which combines calming lighting, projected images and surround sound that can reduce the need for sedation in patients during these procedures.

And every year more people turn to the hospital's emergency department. Nearly 48,000 have been cared for by its board-certified emergency physicians. ER wait times are updated every three minutes at www.fastERtimes.org.

Nine out of 10 patients say they'd recommend Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital to friends or family members, according to quality surveys by Press Ganey.

A family- and visitor-friendly environment includes private rooms with in-room entertainment and free Wi-Fi, pullout couches for overnight visitors and an award-winning healing garden.

"Providing world-class patient care is first and foremost for our physicians and staff members and it shows," says hospital vice president and administrator Jean Knoedler.

Physicians and staff at Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak plan to continue expanding the hospital's surgical expertise, and remain committed to providing quality care.

"Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital has developed a culture that inspires an unending pursuit of providing top-notch patient care. No detail is spared. The transformation from opening in 2007 to the present is nothing short of remarkable," says orthopedic surgeon Stefan Tarlow, MD.

Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital is located at 7400 E. Thompson Peak Parkway, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85255. For hospital or event information, or a physician referral, visit www.shc.org or call 480-882-4636.

Scottsdale Healthcare is the community-based, not-for-profit parent organization of the Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Medical Center, Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center and Scottsdale Healthcare Thompson Peak Hospital, Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare, Scottsdale Healthcare Research Institute and Scottsdale Healthcare Foundation. A leader in medical innovation, talent and technology, Scottsdale Healthcare was founded in 1962 and is based in Scottsdale, Ariz.

SOURCE Scottsdale Healthcare