Serving East Texas for over 80 years, CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler is a 402-bed acute care facility located in the heart of Tyler, Texas, offering a complete range of services including trauma care and emergency medical services, routine and specialized medical and surgical care, Tyler’s ONLY neonatal intensive care unit, maternal and child care, advanced neurological, orthopedic, cardiac care and more. Our physicians and staff treat patients using the latest technology, modern facilities, and best medical practices available. The Ornelas Tower, opened in 2003, is home to the Surgery Center and 152 private patient rooms, and features some of the most innovative and advanced technology and healing concepts in the world.