Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands

In Sparta, TN, care teams at Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital and ER delivers personalized testing and care for your everyday health needs.

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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands in Sparta, Tennessee, delivers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Ascension Saint Thomas Highlands is a destination for specialty care — including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, mammography as well as adult and geriatric behavioral health services.

Our primary and specialty care doctors deliver advanced care close to home. Learn more about our services and programs by clicking on the "departments" tab at the top of this page. 

Awards and recognitions

  • Recognized with a 5-star rating by Becker’s Hospital Review as a hospital patients are most likely to recommend to their family and friends.
  • Patient safety honors- Our hospital is a recipient of the Zero Harm Award from the Tennessee Hospital Association for excellence in patient safety.
  • Recognizing our caregivers- We value our caregivers by recognizing their service. Click here nominate someone!

Ascension stories you'll love

News2 anchor, Hayley Wielgus, shares her family story of the premature birth of her youngest daughter, Jordan.
Patient Story

Nashville news anchor shares gratitude for care during daughter’s premature birth

Hayley Wielgus had a premature birth at Ascension Saint Thomas, where support from the care team helped her daughter thrive after a four-week NICU stay.
November 19, 2024
Carol Bierl the first patient in Tennessee to undergo a robotic tracheobronchoplasty, a specialized surgery to restore the natural shape of her airway, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West.
Patient Story

Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West performs first robotic tracheobronchoplasty in Tennessee

Thoracic surgeon Dr. John Lazar at Ascension Saint Thomas in Nashville, Tennessee treated a patient’s severe airway condition with a robotic-assisted tracheobronchoplasty.
November 8, 2024
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member, legendary musician John McEuen.
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Legendary musician credits Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West for life-saving cardiac surgery

John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Bands is celebrating his life, thanks to the expert cardiac care he received at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.
October 14, 2024
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