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Address
PO BOX 649
Ft. Defiance, AZ 86504
Phone
Tribal
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitefdihb.org
Facilities & services
70
total beds
5
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICU
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryAnesthesiology
Other services
Alcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Apple Pay / Google Pay
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
- About average
Infection rates lower is better
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
1.67 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
78% rated 9 or 10 of 10
78%
Would recommend
61% would definitely recommend
61%
Nurse communication
77% said nurses always communicated well
77%
Doctor communication
80% said doctors always communicated well
80%
Cleanliness
70% said the room was always clean
70%
Quietness at night
66% said the area was always quiet at night
66%
Clinicians on staff
109
total clinicians
11
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 18
Internal medicine 16
General surgery 6
Obstetrics / gynecology 6
Orthopedic surgery 2
Interventional radiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Fort Defiance Indian Hospital?

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (928) 729-8000 for the most current wait estimate.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care in Arizona.

Is Fort Defiance Indian Hospital open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Fort Defiance Indian Hospital, call (928) 729-8000.

Where is Fort Defiance Indian Hospital located?

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital is located at Po Box 649, Ft. Defiance, AZ, 86504. Phone: (928) 729-8000.