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Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital

4.5 (231)

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, founded in 2002, is a 38-bed physician-owned facility located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The hospital has received multiple accolades, including Leapfrog´s Top General Hospital award in 2022. It specializes in spine care, orthopedics, pain management, and minimally invasive surgeries, offering state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging and surgical services.

NPI Number : 1033185293

6901 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132

+1 (918) 388-5701

www.tulsaspinehospital.com

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Departments

Orthopedic Surgery

Spine Surgery

Pain Management

Ear, Nose & Throat

Gynecology

Ophthalmology

Imaging Services

Sleep Disorder Treatments

Rehabilitation Services

General Surgery

Appointment Information

Department	Online Scheduling	Phone Scheduling	Walk-In	Same-Day Appointments
ENT	MyChart patient portal	(918) 388-5701	Not available	Call for availability
Orthopedics	MyChart patient portal	(918) 388-5701	Not available	Call for availability
Pain Management	MyChart patient portal	(918) 388-5701	Not available	Call for availability
Radiology	Not available	(918) 388-5701	Not available	Call for availability
Surgery	Not available	(918) 388-5701	Not available	Not available

Visiting Hours

Visitation Option	Details
Online Scheduling	Available through MyChart patient portal
Phone Scheduling	Call (918) 388-5701 to schedule a visit
Walk-In Visits	Limited to two visitors per patient
Same-Day Visits	Subject to availability
Visitor Limit	Two visitors allowed per patient
COVID-19 Screening	Required for all visitors upon entry

Important Doctors

Anesthesiology

Dr. William Powell Dudney

Internal Medicine

Dr. Wesley Keith Maples

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Information

Management and Leadership Team

Name	Title	Department	Areas of Expertise
Elizabeth Sparks	Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)	Nursing	Nursing leadership, patient care quality
Kim Sherrod	Chief Nursing Officer	Nursing	Nursing operations, staff management
Sam Greenwood	Chief Financial Officer (CFO)	Finance	Financial management, strategic planning
Trent Gastineau	Chief Executive Officer (CEO)	Executive	Hospital operations, strategic development

Average Salary

Department	Service	Average Cost
Anesthesia	General anesthesia (per hour)	$500 - $1,000
Cardiology	Echocardiogram	$1,500 - $2,500
Ear, Nose and Throat	Tonsillectomy	$3,000 - $5,000
Gynecology	Hysterectomy	$10,000 - $20,000
Neurology	MRI brain scan	$1,000 - $3,000
Ophthalmology	Cataract surgery	$3,000 - $5,000 per eye
Orthopedics	Total knee replacement	$20,000 - $40,000
Pain Management	Epidural steroid injection	$500 - $2,000
Plastic Surgery	Breast augmentation	$5,000 - $10,000
Podiatry	Bunion surgery	$3,000 - $6,000
Radiology	CT scan	$500 - $2,000
Sleep Medicine	Sleep study	$1,000 - $3,000
Spine Care	Lumbar fusion surgery	$50,000 - $150,000

Support Programs for Patients

Program	Description
Financial Assistance	Sliding scale discounts based on income and family size
VOICES Medicaid Education Program	Support, information, and assistance accessing Medicaid services
Payment Plans	Manageable payment plans for qualifying patients
Rehabilitation Services	Comprehensive rehab programs for recovery
Pain Management	Specialized pain management services
Sleep Disorder Treatments	Care for conditions like sleep apnea

Payment Plans

Payment Plan	Description
Patient Estimate Tool	Online tool to get estimates for common procedures
Standard Charge File	Viewable file with standard charges for services
Installment Plans	Fixed payments against balance at regular intervals
Recurring Payment Plans	Fixed payments on regular interval with no end date
Third-Party Financing	Financing options provided by partner companies
CareCredit	Healthcare credit card with promotional financing options
Financial Assistance	Income-based aid to reduce or eliminate costs for qualifying patients

Accepted Insurance Companies

Aetna

Cigna

Healthchoice

Humana

Medicaid

Medicare

Multiplan

United Healthcare

Cost Consulting

Department	Financial Services Offered
Business Office	- Assistance contacting insurance providers to confirm coverage - Explanation of insurance benefits and patient financial responsibilities - Help understanding hospital bills and charges
Financial Counseling	- Discussion of payment plan options - Guidance on treatment costs before starting care - Information on financial hardship arrangements - Review of available financial support options
Patient Accounts	- Assistance with billing questions - Explanation of self-pay discounts - Help applying for financial assistance programs

Hospital for patients with disabilities or special needs

Accommodation	Details
Physical Accessibility	Wheelchair ramps, elevators, accessible parking spaces
Assistive Devices	Wheelchairs, walkers, canes available upon request
Communication Aids	Sign language interpreters, TTY/TDD devices, large print materials
Priority Services	Expedited check-in and discharge for patients with disabilities
Staff Training	Disability awareness and sensitivity training for all staff

Digital Health Services

Department	Digital Health Service
All Departments	CareLink patient portal
All Departments	MyChart patient portal
All Departments	Online appointment scheduling
All Departments	Virtual consultations
Imaging	Electronic image and lab ordering
Imaging	Online access to imaging results
Orthopedics	Remote monitoring for joint replacement patients
Pain Management	Mobile pain tracking app
Sleep Medicine	At-home sleep study devices
Spine Care	Telehealth Physical Therapy sessions

Collaborations / Educational Programs

Department	Program
ENT	2-week clinical rotation
General Surgery	4-week surgical clerkship
Ophthalmology	1-week observership
Orthopedics	4-week clinical rotation
Pain Management	2-week elective rotation
Radiology	1-week imaging seminar
Spine	4-week spine surgery rotation

Collaborative Research Projects

Department	Research Project	Impact
Neurology	Clinical trial on new spinal cord stimulation device	Potential to improve chronic pain management
Orthopedics	Development of 3D-printed custom joint implants	More precise and personalized joint replacements
Pain Management	Study on opioid-free pain control protocols	Reducing opioid dependence post-surgery
Surgical Technology	Testing of augmented reality surgical guidance system	Enhanced precision in minimally invasive procedures
Sleep Medicine	Clinical trial of new sleep apnea treatment device	Alternative to CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea

Professional Development Programs

Department	Affiliation	Professional Development Program
General Surgery	American College of Surgeons	Continuing Medical Education courses
Gynecology	American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists	Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting
Nursing	American Nurses Association	Nurse Externship Program
Ophthalmology	American Academy of Ophthalmology	Online learning courses
Orthopedics	American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons	Annual Meeting educational sessions
Pain Management	American Academy of Pain Medicine	Pain Medicine Best Practices workshops

Certification and Accreditation Programs

Department	Certification/Accreditation	Accrediting Body
Hospital	Top General Hospital	Leapfrog Group
Hospital	Patient Safety Excellence Award	Healthgrades
Hospital	Outstanding Patient Experience Award	Healthgrades
Laboratory	CLIA Certification	Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Medical Staff	Board Certification (Various Specialties)	American Board of Medical Specialties
Radiology	Accreditation	American College of Radiology

Internship and Observation Programs

Department	Opportunity
Anesthesia	Observation
Ear, Nose and Throat	Observation
General Surgery	Observation
Gynecology	Observation
Nursing	Nurse Externship (Summer 2025)
Ophthalmology	Observation
Orthopedics	Observation
Pain Management	Observation
Plastic Surgery	Observation
Podiatry	Observation
Radiology	Observation
Spine Care	Observation

Hospital Academic Awards and Achievements

Department	Awards
General	- Leapfrog Top General Hospital (2022, 2023) - Outstanding Patient Experience Award (2022, 2023, 2024) - Patient Safety Excellence Award (2022, 2023, 2024) - Women´s Choice Award for Patient Experience
Minimally Invasive Surgery	- Ranked in Top 1% of Hospitals - Women´s Choice Award
Spine	Ranked 1 Spine Hospital in Oklahoma

Hospital Specialization and Expertise Opportunit

Department	Residency/Training Program
Anesthesiology	Anesthesia residency
Ear, Nose and Throat	ENT residency rotation
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology residency rotation
Orthopedics	Orthopedic surgery residency rotation
Pain Management	Pain management fellowship
Radiology	Radiology residency rotation
Spine Care	Spine surgery fellowship
Surgery	General surgery residency rotation

Hospital Residency and Assistantship Programs

Department	Residency/Training
Anesthesiology	Residency available
Ear, Nose & Throat	Residency available
Ophthalmology	Specialty training available
Orthopedics	Residency available
Pain Management	Fellowship available
Radiology	Residency available
Sleep Medicine	Fellowship available
Spine Surgery	Fellowship available
Surgery	Residency available

What are the activities of the hospital for patients without insurance?

Department/Service	Support for Uninsured Patients
Admissions	Financial assistance policies available
Billing	Discounts for uninsured patients
Emergency Care	Treatment guaranteed regardless of ability to pay
Financial Services	Payment plans offered
General Services	Good Faith Estimates provided for expected costs
Patient Resources	Information on alternative health insurance options

Hospital Research Collaborations

Department	Research Partner
Neurosurgery	Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
Orthopedics	University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Otolaryngology	University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Pain Management	Oklahoma University Health Sciences Center
Sleep Medicine	Oklahoma State University

Mentoring and Consultancy in Hospital Education

Department	Mentorship/Advisory Program
General	Exceptional associates provide exceptional care
Nursing	EVH mentorship and training program for new graduates in endoscopic vein harvesting
Orthopedics	Comprehensive orthopedic care with expert musculoskeletal treatments
Pain Management	Specialized pain management services
Radiology	State-of-the-art MRI, computed tomography, and myelography technology
Surgery	Specialties in ENT, general, gynecologic, ophthalmologic, and orthopedic surgery

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Nearest Places

Hotels

0.2 miles

4.5

Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa/Tulsa Hills

Free WiFi, Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Fitness center

0.3 miles

4.4

Home2 Suites by Hilton Tulsa Hills

Free WiFi, Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Pet-friendly

0.8 miles

4.3

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills

Free WiFi, Free breakfast, Indoor pool, Fitness center

0.9 miles

4.1

Aloft Tulsa

Free WiFi, Indoor pool, Fitness center, Bar

0.9 miles

4.2

Courtyard by Marriott Tulsa Woodland Hills

Free WiFi, Indoor pool, Fitness center, Restaurant

1.0 miles

4.3

Residence Inn by Marriott Tulsa South

Free WiFi, Free breakfast, Outdoor pool, Fitness center

Florists and Gift Shops

0.8 km

4.5

Toni´s Flowers & Gifts

Fresh flowers, personalized floral creations, same-day delivery

0.9 km

4.3

Ted & Debbie´s Flower Garden

Fresh flower arrangements, hand delivery

0.7 km

Hillcrest Medical Center Gift Shop

Fresh flower arrangements, plants, stuffed animals, accessories, candy, greeting cards, baby gifts

Food and Restaurant

0.1 km

4.3

Cracker Barrel

American, Southern, Breakfast

0.3 km

4.5

Chick-fil-A

Fast Food, Chicken, Sandwiches

0.4 km

4.2

Starbucks

Coffee, Pastries, Light Fare

0.5 km

3.9

Subway

Sandwiches, Salads, Fast Food

0.6 km

3.8

McDonald´s

Fast Food, Burgers, Breakfast

0.7 km

4.1

Panera Bread

Bakery, Sandwiches, Soups

Pharmacies

0.3 km

3.9

CVS Pharmacy

Prescription refills, Immunizations, Health screenings

0.5 km

4.2

Sam´s Club Pharmacy

Prescription refills, Immunizations, Over-the-counter medications

0.8 km

3.8

Walgreens Pharmacy

24-hour service, Drive-thru, Photo services

0 km

4.5

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Pharmacy

In-hospital pharmacy, Specialized medications

0.9 km

3.7

Walmart Pharmacy

Prescription refills, Immunizations, Vision center

1 km

4.1

Reasor´s Pharmacy

Prescription refills, Immunizations, Grocery store

Taxi and Transportation

0.8 km

4.8

Andy´s Taxi 918

Taxi service, airport transfers, out-of-town services

0.9 km

4.5

Tulsa Taxi Cab

24/7 taxi service, airport transfers, city-wide coverage

0.7 km

4.2

Yellow Cab

Taxi service, 24/7 availability

0.9 km

Qlty Cab Co

Taxi service, local transportation

1.0 km

4.7

A 2 Z Tulsa Limousine

Limousine service, luxury transportation

1.0 km

4.3

A Taxi Tulsa

Taxi service, local transportation

ATMs and Banks

0.1 km

4.5

Commerce Bank ATM

24/7 ATM

0.2 km

4.2

Bank of Oklahoma ATM

24/7 ATM, Full-service banking

0.1 km

3.8

Simmons Bank ATM

24/7 ATM

0.8 km

4.3

Oklahoma Central Credit Union

ATM, Full-service banking

0.9 km

4.1

Arvest Bank

ATM, Full-service banking

1.0 km

MidFirst Bank

ATM, Full-service banking

Parking Lots

0 km

4.3

Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital Parking

Free parking, Accessible parking

0.2 km

4.1

Olympia Medical Park Parking

Free parking, 24/7 access

0.8 km

4.2

Tulsa Hills Shopping Center Parking

Free parking, Well-lit

Shopping Malls

0.2 km

4.4

Tulsa Hills Shopping Center

Target, Lowe´s, Best Buy, Dick´s Sporting Goods, Ross, Marshalls

0.1 km

Olympia Medical Park

Medical offices, pharmacy

0.5 km

4.2

Tulsa Hills Plaza

Restaurants, retail stores

Stationery and Copying Services

0.2 km

4.5

The UPS Store

Printing, shipping, mailbox services

0.5 km

4.2

Staples

Printing, office supplies, tech services

0.9 km

Office Depot

Printing, office supplies, tech services

Car Rental

0.8 km

4.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Economy cars, SUVs, trucks, vans

0.9 km

4.1

Budget Car Rental

Compact cars, luxury vehicles, SUVs

1.0 km

Avis Car Rental

Sedans, convertibles, minivans

Patient Experiences

✅ Summary of Positive Reviews

Patients rave about their experiences at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital, with many highlighting the compassionate and highly skilled staff. Reviews applaud the team´s professionalism and kindness, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment. From attentive pre-op care to post-surgery support, patients expressed gratitude for the personalized and comprehensive care they received. The hospital´s staff, including doctors and nurses, are frequently acknowledged for their dedication and capability. Additionally, small thoughtful gestures, such as offering a soft robe to patients, contribute to the overall positive experience.

❌ Summary of Negative Reviews

A common concern among patients at Tulsa Spine & Specialty Hospital is billing and communication issues. Some patients have expressed frustration over unexpected charges, such as additional fees for anesthesia, despite being initially assured that all costs were covered. These discrepancies between verbal assurances and billing practices have led to disappointment and feelings of dishonesty. Patients urge for clearer communication and thorough review of paperwork to prevent such misunderstandings.

Working Hours

Hospital

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Laboratory Services

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Diagnostic Imaging

Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Outpatient Services

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Department Phones

Department	Phone
Main Hospital	(918) 388-5701
Ear, Nose & Throat	(918) 388-5701
Gynecology	(918) 388-5701
Orthopedics	(918) 388-5701
Ophthalmology	(918) 388-5701
Pain Management	(918) 388-5701
Radiology	(918) 388-5701
Release of Information	855-224-5170
Sleep Disorders	(918) 388-5701
Spine Care	(918) 388-5701
Surgery	(918) 388-5701