Ascension St. John Medical Center

In Tulsa, OK, our care team at Ascension St. John Medical Center and ER delivers personalized testing and care for your everyday health needs.

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Specialty and emergency care, close to home

Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, OK, delivers specialty and 24/7 emergency care and a level II trauma center. 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 St. John Medical Center is a destination for specialty care - including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women’s health. Our OB-GYN maternity care teams at our Birthing Center deliver a personalized birthing experience and advanced neonatal care for sick babies. We offer a wide range of minimally invasive procedures using robotic-assisted technology, imaging and lab tests, all on one campus.

Our primary and specialty care doctors offer advanced care close to home. Find out more about all our services and programs. 

Our history

The Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother broke ground in 1920 for a hospital in Tulsa. After years of fundraising struggles, St. John’s Hospital officially opened on February 22, 1926. The first patient, a pregnant woman, arrived several days earlier on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The Sisters opened St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1926. In 1948, a 125-bed wing was added to the south side of the hospital.

Ascension stories you'll love

Jody Hacker, Director of Surgical Services, and team welcoming our new DaVinci 5 robot into our fleet.
Wellness

Ascension St. John is at the forefront of utilizing robotics in Northeastern Oklahoma

Ascension St. John is the robotics leader in northeastern Oklahoma.
October 17, 2024
Dr. William Clark and Jason Gates P.A. performing spinal surgery
Health Education

Experience complex spine care with a personal touch at Ascension St. John in Oklahoma

Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. William Clark at Ascension St. John Scoliosis and Spine in Tulsa, Oklahoma, uses a personalized care team approach to patient surgery
August 20, 2024
Susan Cox, living kidney donor, and Carrie Schlehuber, kidney recipient, pose for a photo before Carrie goes into surgery to receive her kidney transplant.
Patient Story

Carrie and Susan: A Living Donor Transplant Story

Initially connected by their desire to serve others, past neighbors, and mothers with children around the same age, Susan Cox and Carrie Schlehuber are now also connected through The Ascension St. John Kidney Transplant Program.
May 4, 2021
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What sets us apart

Comprehensive stroke care

As the only Joint Commission-certified comprehensive stroke center in eastern Oklahoma, we stand ready 24/7 to deliver advanced stroke care.

Ready for any emergency

This achievement recognizes the trauma program’s dedication to providing optimal care for injured patients. Ours is the only American College of Surgeons-verified trauma program in northeastern Oklahoma.

Excellence in cardiac care

Ascension St. John Medical has been named Oklahoma’s first certified Transcatheter Valve Center by the American College of Cardiology.