University Hospital

Welcome to University Hospital in Madison, Wis., part of UW Hospitals — ranked No. 1 of all Wisconsin hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report.
  • 600 Highland Ave / Madison, WI 53792
  • (608) 263-6400
    • Open 24/7
    • Visiting hours8 a.m.-9 p.m.
    • Monday24 Hours
    • Tuesday24 Hours
    • Wednesday24 Hours
    • Thursday24 Hours
    • Friday24 Hours
    • Saturday24 Hours
    • Sunday24 Hours
    • Open 24/7
    • Monday24 Hours
    • Tuesday24 Hours
    • Wednesday24 Hours
    • Thursday24 Hours
    • Friday24 Hours
    • Saturday24 Hours
    • Sunday24 Hours
    • Monday-Friday8 a.m.-8 p.m.
    • Saturday and Sunday8 a.m.-6 p.m.
    • Monday8:00am-8:00pm
    • Tuesday8:00am-8:00pm
    • Wednesday8:00am-8:00pm
    • Thursday8:00am-8:00pm
    • Friday8:00am-8:00pm
    • Saturday8:00am-6:00pm
    • Sunday8:00am-6:00pm
    • Monday-Thursday7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
    • Fridays7 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
    • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays8 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
    • Monday7:00am-5:15pm
    • Tuesday7:00am-5:15pm
    • Wednesday7:00am-5:15pm
    • Thursday7:00am-5:15pm
    • Friday7:00am-4:45pm
    • Saturday8:00am-10:45am
    • Sunday8:00am-10:45am
  • Pharmacy Kiosk

Welcome to University Hospital in Madison, Wis., part of UW Hospitals — ranked No. 1 of all Wisconsin hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report. Located on the western edge of the UW Madison campus, our 505-bed hospital is home to several nationally and internationally ranked programs from brain/spine surgery to heart care to organ transplant. We are also home to the UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center, the only comprehensive cancer center in Wisconsin as designated by the National Cancer Institute. 

For more information about your stay or visit, please consult our Patient and Family Visitor Guide.

1st
Our ranking as the top hospital in Wisconsin, according to U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" list. (11 straight years)
9Medical and surgical specialties
Number of our medical and surgical specialties that are ranked either as “best in the nation” or “high-performing” by U.S. News & World Report for 2022-23.
505Beds
Number of inpatient beds at University Hospital.
1924
The year that Wisconsin General Hospital opened to patients at 1300 University Ave. in Madison. This was the home of University Hospital until moving to our current location in 1979.

University of Wisconsin Hospitals also received U.S. News & World Report’s highest rating for multiple procedures for 2022-23, including:

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Pharmacy Kiosk

Pharmacy kiosks offer 24-hour access to prescription pickup and are available in select UW Health locations.

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Free Wi-Fi

Free wireless internet access is available at all UW Health locations. Connect your smartphone, tablet or laptop to “Free WiFi UW Health.” Charging stations are available in the Surgical Waiting Area on the main (second) floor.

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Cafeteria and dining

Four Lakes Café, located lower level (floor 1), offers sandwiches, soups, farm-to-table items, a salad bar and desserts. Grab-and-go options are available overnight and on weekends in the adjacent Mendota Market.

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Gift Shop

You can visit our gift shop in person or place an order online. Flower/gift deliveries from outside florists and vendors are not allowed.

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Parking at University Hospital

Parking tickets may be validated inside at the Information Desk to receive free parking. Valet services are available for parking assistance, Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

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Visiting hours

8 a.m.-9 p.m. Visit our Patient and Visitor Guidelines for details about visitor restrictions.

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A hotel 5 minutes away

With many of our patients coming from longer distances, UW Health offers a patient-and-family rate at the nearby Best Western Plus InnTowner Madison. To receive the special rate, please call Guest Services at (608) 263-8591.

  • Open 24/7
  • Visiting hours8 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • Monday24 Hours
  • Tuesday24 Hours
  • Wednesday24 Hours
  • Thursday24 Hours
  • Friday24 Hours
  • Saturday24 Hours
  • Sunday24 Hours
  • Open 24/7
  • Monday24 Hours
  • Tuesday24 Hours
  • Wednesday24 Hours
  • Thursday24 Hours
  • Friday24 Hours
  • Saturday24 Hours
  • Sunday24 Hours
  • Monday-Friday8 a.m.-8 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Monday8:00am-8:00pm
  • Tuesday8:00am-8:00pm
  • Wednesday8:00am-8:00pm
  • Thursday8:00am-8:00pm
  • Friday8:00am-8:00pm
  • Saturday8:00am-6:00pm
  • Sunday8:00am-6:00pm
  • Monday-Thursday7 a.m.-5:15 p.m.
  • Fridays7 a.m.-4:45 p.m.
  • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays8 a.m.-10:45 a.m.
  • Monday7:00am-5:15pm
  • Tuesday7:00am-5:15pm
  • Wednesday7:00am-5:15pm
  • Thursday7:00am-5:15pm
  • Friday7:00am-4:45pm
  • Saturday8:00am-10:45am
  • Sunday8:00am-10:45am

We are honored to provide you with the best healthcare and to offer services to help you have the best ­possible experience.

Guest Services
Our Guest Services staff and ambassadors are available to help you find your way and make your experience as pleasant as possible. For assistance, please look for guest services ambassadors and volunteers wearing red shirts or jackets.

Information Desks
We have two Information Desks, one inside the hospital entrance and one inside the clinics entrance.

Contacting Guest Services
To reach Guest Services, please call (608) 263-8591 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. weekdays. Outside of those hours, please call the main hospital number, (608) 263-6400.

Gift Shop information
The Gift Shop is open Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m.–3 p.m. You can order flowers and gifts online for delivery at any of our Madison-area hospitals. Learn more about our gift shop