University Medical Center of El Paso

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is a non-profit public hospital located in El Paso, Texas. Established in 1915, UMC has grown to become the largest public hospital on the U.S.-Mexico border. It offers a comprehensive range of medical services to the community.

As the primary teaching hospital for the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso, UMC serves as the only academic healthcare setting in far West Texas and Southern New Mexico. This affiliation ensures UMC remains at the forefront of medical education and research.

UMC provides high-quality care to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay.

UMC operates the Scherr Legate Level I Trauma Center, the only Level I trauma facility within a 280-mile radius of El Paso. It is equipped to handle the most critical and complex medical emergencies, offering 24/7 specialized care.

Additionally, UMC is home to the region's only Level III neonatal intensive care unit, providing specialized care for newborns in need.

Medical Services

The hospital offers a wide array of medical services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, and women's health. UMC's Outpatient Clinics provide convenient and affordable access to healthcare providers, with locations across El Paso.

Their primary care specialties include internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Specialty care is also available in sports medicine, neurosurgery, and gastroenterology.

Community Outreach

UMC is committed to community outreach and support through the UMC Foundation. It supports programs like "Sobreviviendo el Cáncer", providing psychosocial support and short-term financial aid to cancer patients.

The Marcy Aboud Infusion Boutique offers cancer patients beauty consultations, wigs, scarves, hats, and other items that help them cope with treatment side effects.

Locations in El Paso

• Main Campus: 4815 Alameda Ave., El Paso, TX 79905
• UMC Annex: 4824 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX 79905
• UMC Ysleta Pharmacy: 300 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79907
• UMC East Side Pharmacy: 1485 George Dieter Dr., El Paso, TX 79936
• UMC Fabens Pharmacy: 101 S. Potasio St., Fabens, TX 79838
• Additional Locations: Multiple other facilities throughout El Paso ensuring broad access to healthcare services