Aurora Stluks Medical Center

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a medical center in Milwaukee, WI. It provides specialized care across cancer care, heart and vascular care, orthopedics, women’s health, gastroenterology, neuroscience, pediatrics, and primary care. Operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the facility serves patients with common surgeries and pioneering treatments. It is recognized among the nation’s top hospitals for cardiovascular care and has been named a Best Hospital for Obstetrics & Gynecology. The center is the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team and ranks among the top 10 centers in the world for minimally invasive, robotic-assisted heart surgery. As an accredited Chest Pain Center, it delivers premier cardiac services.

A leader in transplant surgery since 1968, the center has performed more than 1,000 heart transplants and has extensive experience in kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. Its Medicare-approved program for heart, liver, and kidney transplants offers 24-hour access to doctors and transplant coordinators. The neuroscience team employs innovative surgical techniques for pinpoint accuracy and faster healing. The facility is a certified Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center and a primary stroke center with a Gold Plus rating for speed and skill in diagnosing and treating stroke victims. It also maintains regional epilepsy and multiple sclerosis programs.

The cancer program features a multidisciplinary approach with access to clinical trials sponsored by the National Cancer Institute. Cancer nurse navigators guide patients and families from diagnosis to survivorship. The Aurora spine program provides a single entry point with a care coordinator to guide treatment for conditions such as herniated discs, spinal fractures, and spinal tumors. The team includes spine physiatrists, surgeons, pain management specialists, and integrative medicine practitioners focused on minimally invasive treatments. Orthopedics, sports medicine, and rehabilitation staff assist patients in returning to an active lifestyle. Additional services include drug screening, asbestos testing, breath alcohol testing, DOT drug testing, blood testing, environmental testing, and applicant testing. The center offers a Best Fit for Teens program for high school juniors and seniors to explore health care careers.

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center combines advanced surgical expertise with comprehensive patient support services, establishing itself as a vital healthcare resource in Milwaukee.