William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital Explained

William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Org/Group:Southwestern Medical District
Coordinates:32.8111°N -96.8383°W
Location:6201 Harry Hines Blvd
Region:Dallas
State:Texas
Country:US
Funding:Non-profit
Type:General hospital and Teaching hospital
Affiliation:UT Southwestern Medical Center
Beds:751 [1]
Founded:2014

William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital is a hospital in the Southwestern Medical District in Dallas, Texas, United States. It is one of the main teaching hospitals of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.

History

The hospital is named in honor of former Texas Gov. William P. Clements Jr., who in 2009 made a landmark $100 million contribution to the Southwestern Medical Foundation, the largest single gift in the foundation's history.[2]

The hospital's three towers were built on a total $1.2 Billion budget between 2014 and 2020.[3]

The Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital at 5151 Harry Hines Blvd. is part of William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.[4]

Rankings

In 2019 the hospital was ranked as the top hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth area by U.S. News & World Report.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Facts and Figures. utsouthwestern.edu.
  2. Web site: About Us | William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital | UT Southwestern Medical Center. utswmed.org.
  3. Web site: Clements University Hospital Named a Rising Star Again. October 8, 2018.
  4. Web site: Zale Lipshy Pavilion Official Site. UTSW Med.
  5. Web site: Best Hospitals in Dallas Ft. Worth. US News Health.