South Tucson, AZ

South Tucson, Arizona

South Tucson is a city in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is an enclave surrounded by the city of Tucson. The population is approximately 5,600 in a 1.0 square mile area, making it the smallest municipality in Arizona.

History[edit | edit source]

South Tucson was incorporated in 1940. Its history is strongly tied to the growth and development of Tucson, and the city's cultural heritage reflects the influence of Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo-American cultures.

Geography[edit | edit source]

South Tucson is located at 32°11′19″N 110°58′2″W. The city is an enclave completely surrounded by the city of Tucson. It is bounded by 29th Street to the north, 36th Street to the south, Interstate 10 to the west, and South 6th Avenue to the east.

Healthcare[edit | edit source]

South Tucson is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital is the first hospital in Arizona, founded in 1880 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. It offers a wide range of health services including emergency care, orthopedics, stroke care, and women's health.
Banner - University Medical Center South is a comprehensive medical center that includes an emergency department, a state-designated trauma center and a Behavioral Health Pavilion. It is one of the top hospitals in the state.
El Rio Community Health Center is a community-based health organization serving the healthcare needs of South Tucson residents. It offers a variety of services including primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.

Education[edit | edit source]

South Tucson is served by the Tucson Unified School District. The city is home to several schools including Ochoa Elementary School, Mission View Elementary School, and Pueblo High School.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

South Tucson is served by Sun Tran, the public transit system in Tucson. The city is also easily accessible by Interstate 10 and South 6th Avenue.

Primary care doctors in or near South Tucson, AZ[edit | edit source]

Provider page	Gender	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Mark Schildt 1316908239	M	Family Practice		839 W Congress St	Tucson	AZ	10033	5206703707
Paul Kartchner 1578655973	M	Family Practice		7313 E Tanque Verde Rd	Tucson	AZ	14534	5207771973
Claudia Patino Gonzalez 1689086639	F	Family Practice		839 W Congress St	Tucson	AZ	27215	5206703707
Xuanhuy Tran 1487091161	M	Family Practice		839 W Congress St	Tucson	AZ	30024	5206703707
Karissa Wasiak 1548823602	F	Family Practice		707 N Alvernon Way	Tucson	AZ	30830	5208742000
Arshdeep Sharma 1487358842	M	Family Practice		1707 W Saint Marys Rd	Tucson	AZ	31036
Peter Hanna 1780875104	M	Family Practice		2055 W Hospital Dr	Tucson	AZ	32351	5205475725
Tomas Chavez 1821480666	M	Family Practice		2005 W Ruthrauff Rd	Tucson	AZ	32806	5202937250
Tamsen Bassford 1265404933	F	Family Practice		535 N Wilmot Rd	Tucson	AZ	33021	5206945437
Carolyn Quigley 1376989038	F	Family Practice		839 W Congress St	Tucson	AZ	33146	5206703707
Tamsen Bassford 1265404933	F	Family Practice		707 N Alvernon Way	Tucson	AZ	34219
Philip Maharaj-prasad 1295046621	M	Family Practice		7383 E Tanque Verde Rd	Tucson	AZ	39110	5203183434
Philip Maharaj-prasad 1295046621	M	Family Practice		6200 N La Cholla Blvd	Tucson	AZ	39202	5207429000
Brandon Pettit 1750540985	M	Family Practice	Hospice/palliative Care	7900 S J Stock Rd	Tucson	AZ	40204	5202952546
Leslie Willingham 1174787790	F	Family Practice		5515 E 5th St	Tucson	AZ	40299	5202981138
Chelsea Johnson 1366970527	F	Family Practice		8020 N Cortaro Rd	Tucson	AZ	46064	5206941041
Karissa Wasiak 1548823602	F	Family Practice		2800 E Ajo Way	Tucson	AZ	55811	5208742000
Jennifer Johnston 1922453414	F	Family Practice		839 W Congress St	Tucson	AZ	56164	5206703707
Sabreen Boone 1881827814	F	Family Practice	Geriatric Medicine	1075 E Fort Lowell Rd	Tucson	AZ	60637	5202021960
Christine Pham 1316201049	F	Family Practice		6950 E Golf Links Rd	Tucson	AZ	64682	5206703857

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