Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in Fort Wayne, IN
Lutheran Hospital has been serving the Fort Wayne community since 1904 as a 396-bed tertiary care facility. Part of the Lutheran Health Network, we provide comprehensive healthcare services across northeastern Indiana and northwestern Ohio. Our accredited programs in bariatric surgery, cancer care, and cardiovascular services reflect decades of clinical excellence. With specialized units including Level 1 Heart and Trauma services, we combine advanced diagnostics with compassionate care. Our team of board-certified physicians and nurses delivers emergency medicine, robotic surgery, and rehabilitation therapies while maintaining industry-leading ER wait times.As an academic medical center, we offer residency programs and clinical research opportunities. Our commitment to community health is demonstrated through free screenings, wellness education, and partnerships with local organizations. The hospital maintains multiple accreditations including American College of Surgeons certification for cancer and surgical programs.
Services
Emergency Services
Heart Care
Cancer Treatment
Bariatric Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging
Maternity Care
Robotic Surgery
Infusion Therapy
Rehabilitation Services
Sleep Medicine
Details
- Year established: 1904
Highlights and features
- 24/7 emergency care with average ER wait times of 0 minutes
- Accredited cancer program with 5 consecutive CoC certifications
- First in Indiana to implant ventricular assist devices
- Board-certified specialists in all major medical disciplines
- Integrated telehealth services for remote consultations
Associations and certifications
- American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer
- Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP)
- American College of Cardiology HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence
Services
Emergency Services
Our Level 1 Emergency Department provides 24/7 critical care with board-certified physicians and specialized trauma teams. Advanced diagnostics and immediate access to surgical specialists ensure rapid treatment for life-threatening conditions. Patients benefit from streamlined triage processes and consistently low wait times.
Heart Care
Comprehensive cardiovascular services include interventional cardiology, heart rhythm management, and advanced surgical treatments. As the first in Indiana for VAD implantation, we offer cutting-edge therapies for complex heart conditions. Our HeartCARE Center maintains national accreditation for quality excellence.
Cancer Treatment
Multidisciplinary cancer care combines personalized treatment plans with access to clinical trials. Our accredited program features medical oncology, radiation therapy, and surgical oncology services. Supportive care includes genetic counseling, nutrition guidance, and survivorship programs.
Bariatric Surgery
MBSAQIP-accredited bariatric program offers sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, and revisional surgeries. Comprehensive pre- and post-operative support includes nutritional counseling and lifestyle modification programs. Experienced surgeons utilize minimally invasive techniques for improved outcomes.
Diagnostic Imaging
Advanced imaging services include MRI, CT, PET/CT, and digital mammography. Our board-certified radiologists utilize state-of-the-art technology for accurate diagnoses. Specialized cardiac imaging and interventional radiology services support multiple clinical departments.
People
Kourtney Yoder
Patient Success Story
Kourtney Yoder successfully completed our bariatric surgery program, achieving significant weight loss and improved quality of life through comprehensive post-operative support.
Questions
What emergency services are available?
Our Level 1 Emergency Department provides 24/7 care for traumatic injuries, heart attacks, strokes, and other life-threatening conditions with board-certified specialists.
How can I schedule appointments?
Use our online scheduling system for primary care, urgent care, or specialty appointments, or call (833) 546-4968 for assistance.
What heart care services do you offer?
We provide complete cardiovascular care including interventional cardiology, heart surgery, rhythm disorder management, and advanced heart failure treatments.
Are telehealth options available?
Yes, many providers offer virtual telehealth visits for convenient access to medical consultations from home.
How do I access medical records?
Request medical records through our patient portal or contact the medical records department directly for assistance.
What cancer treatment options exist?
Our accredited cancer program offers medical oncology, radiation therapy, surgical oncology, and access to clinical trials with personalized treatment plans.
Reviews (4)
Debbie Benzinger
Jun 05, 2022
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My husband was impatient for 4 days on the cardiac telemetry unit. The staff, nurses and techs, were all very efficient, professional and friendly. They responded to our needs in a very timely manner. We were very pleased. The only thing I can think could be better was his bed wasn't changed until his last day there.
Betty Mcdaniel
May 04, 2022
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Good experience. All employees were 5 stars. Only complaint was long wait for blood work. The sweet young girl, I think her name was Amanda was really new. She was timid but that will change with more then 2 months experience. She did a great job but told me that they really needed more help. My wait time was 1 1/2 hrs. Otherwise good hospital experience.
Doug
Apr 26, 2022
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I just loved my experience with Dr Sloan. He made my surgery so simple and so easy. After it was over, I wasn't in much pain and I did as instructed and I feel so great. I never even picked up any pain pills after my surgery and now feel that I can do what I want to do and eat what I want to eat. The only mi or discomfort that I had was coughing but that was expected after a throat surgery.
Kenn Lance
Feb 25, 2022
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I felt very well taken care of and safe the moment the EMTs brought me into the emergency room. The doctors and nurses in the emergency room took very well care of me. They informed me on everything they were doing and why. I can't thank them enough for the great care they gave me. I was admitted into the hospital for 2 days so they can run multiple tests to make sure everything was okay with me before sending me home.
Every doctor, nurse, and technicians that ran the test were fantastic. They all made me feel very special and safe while I was there. Thank you to everyone at the hospital from the bottom of my heart for taking care of me.
Every doctor, nurse, and technicians that ran the test were fantastic. They all made me feel very special and safe while I was there. Thank you to everyone at the hospital from the bottom of my heart for taking care of me.
