Methodist University Hospital is proud to be the major academic campus for the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
For referrals or appointments, please call 888.777.5959.
Amenities and Hours
ATM
Main Lobby
Food and Dining
University Café
Main Hospital, Ground Level
Take elevators to Lobby (L). The escalator in the Thomas Wing will take you to the cafeteria on the Ground Level.
Hot meals served at the hours listed below, and the grill is open until 1:30 a.m. daily. Snacks and drinks available anytime. You may bring outside food into the dining room. A microwave is available for you.
Monday – Friday
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.*
*Grill open until 1:30 a.m. daily.
The Plaza Coffee Shop
Main Lobby, Floor 1
Smoothies, gourmet coffee, snacks, drinks and grab and go items available anytime.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Gift Shop
Tower Wing, Floor 1 (near Lobby)
Fresh and silk flowers and plants, balloons, gifts, cards, drinks and snacks are available. Phone orders are welcome with free delivery within the Methodist University Hospital.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Chapel
Main Lobby, Floor 1 (near Admissions Desk)
Family Care Center
Near Main Lobby, Floor 1
Outpatient Pharmacy
Main Lobby, Floor 1 (inside Plaza Coffee Shop)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Internet Access
Free WiFi is available. Access for the WiFi Network is:
Username: 1Visitor
Password: welcome
Parking
Visitors can park in any hospital lot for free. There are lots on all sides of the hospital and parking garages on the north (Poplar Ave.) side of the hospital and behind the Women’s & Children’s Pavilion.
Security
901.516.6660 or 901.516.6530
Emergencies: 901.516.7767
Security and Escorts
You may request a security officer to escort you to your car. Please dial “0” and ask the hospital operator for assistance. For your safety, security services are available 24 hours a day.
Vending
Snack and drink machines are located on most floors. The nursing station will be able to assist you with the nearest location.
Visitor Hours
Hospital Rooms
8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Hours may vary on some units and floors. Please check with the nurses’ station if you have questions. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult and should check in at the nursing station.
Critical Care Unit
The critical care (ICU) unit does not have visiting hours, and family and friends are welcome. Please ask a Critical Care Representative for the latest guidelines on visiting the Critical Care Unit: 901.516.5290
Methodist University Hospital is the largest, most comprehensive hospital in the Methodist Healthcare system. It is a 617-bed facility located in the heart of the Memphis Medical Center.
The Benefit of Academic Medicine
As the major academic campus and principle teaching hospital of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Methodist University Hospital is proud to bring research, medicine and innovation together to provide exceptional care for our patients. This partnership helps create an environment of multidisciplinary collaboration among physicians and clinical team members, leading to more advanced medical care. As part of a vibrant learning environment dedicated to providing the most recent developments in healthcare, Methodist University houses the latest technologies for diagnosis and treatment, including several centers that are unique in the Mid-South.
Brain and Spine Institute
At our Brain and Spine Institute patients will find comprehensive services in one primary location at Methodist University Hospital. Specialized programs are designed to bring advanced treatment, state-of-the-art technology, and world class specialists together in a patient-centered, compassionate environment. The institute includes cutting-edge services such as minimally invasive spine surgery, Gamma Knife for brain tumors, Image Guided surgery, PET Imaging and Neuro Critical Care.
Transplant Institute
Nationally recognized for its success with kidney, liver, kidney-pancreas and pancreas transplants, Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute has been a leader in the field for more than 30 years. The program offers hope to patients with conditions such as kidney failure, end-stage liver diseases such as cirrhosis, Hepatitis C and diabetes.
Partnering with the University of Tennessee, the program is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the life expectancy for its transplant patients through research breakthroughs, excellence in surgical techniques and meticulous post-operative care.
Excellence in Diagnostics and Radiology
We offer state-of-the-art services in diagnostics and radiology. Some procedures include:
- Cardiac Catheterization Labs
- 64-Slice CT Scanner
- Peripheral Vascular procedures
- Signa Excite 3.0 high definition magnetic resonance screening
- Merci retrieval system
- Nuclear Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Free-standing Methodist Diagnostic Center in Midtown
Cardiac Services
The Cardiovascular Institute at Methodist University Hospital is proud to offer comprehensive cardiac services, including an accredited chest pain center. The accreditation, awarded by the Society of Chest Pain Centers to Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown, Methodist North, Methodist South, and Methodist University hospitals, brings high-level cardiac care to patients in all corners of our community which is vitally important when treating heart attacks.
Outpatient Pharmacy
The outpatient pharmacy, located just off the main lobby on the first floor of the hospital, serves our patients and Associates. Recently, the pharmacy expanded care through our joint ministry with the Church Health Center. Now, patients from the Church Health Center have access to a greater variety of medications, all in one location. For more information about the outpatient pharmacy, call 901.516.8168.
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