information for
out of town patients

The Ritz-Carlton Concierge Program:

At The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia, we realize the responsibilities and delicate issues associated with a visit to our City's world-class medical facilities. We have designed our Medical Concierge Program to offer special amenities and services to medical patients and professionals who have appointments at the area hospitals and clinics. It is our privilege to offer our Five Diamond award winning, world-renowned services to Dr. Bucky's practice, making patients comfortable during their time of need. Our special guests come to us from international destinations and from the local Delaware Valley. The needs of each guest will be attended to in the finest Ritz-Carlton service.

• Personal contact from the Concierge prior to your arrival to ascertain any special requirements and discuss the hotel's role in your recovery.
• Complimentary transportation to the doctor's office or hospital in greater Philadelphia.
• Anticipation and compliance of special dietary requirements and restrictions, including 24-hour in-room dining, macrobiotic cuisine, including a consultation with the Chef upon request.
• Complimentary prescription retrieval service.
• Well-appointed guest rooms elegant furnishings, including in-room refrigeration and rooms with two double beds.
• Handicapped-accessible room accommodations and coordination of medical services and equipment upon request.
• Personalized wake-up calls, ensuring prompt arrival at medical appointments or meetings.
• Uncompromising attention to details and highly personalized service from our entire staff.
• Exclusive Concierge Level accommodations are available for an additional fee, featuring a warm, private and relaxing Club Lounge, offering five complimentary food and beverage presentations throughout the day, the additional personal services of a Club Concierge, a wide variety of reading material and upgraded guest room amenities.

Making a Reservation - Please contact our Patient Care Coordinator, Lori Hockman, directly at 215.829.6321, and she would be happy to make a reservation. The Medical Concierge Program is based per room for deluxe accommodations, single or double occupancy, including tax, and subject to availability.

Private Duty Nurses are part of our staff and provide overnight care during your stay at the Ritz Carlton. Our patient coordinator, Lori Hockman, will arrange for your nursing care

Area Hotels:

The following area hotels (below) offer special rates to Pennsylvania Hospital patients and visitors. We highly recommend The Ritz-Carlton at 10 Avenue of the Arts. Their number (215) 523-8000. Below you can read about a variety of other choices.

When making reservations, you must mention Pennsylvania Hospital in order to get the special rates. Rates are subject to change without notice at the discretion of the hotel. For more detailed information about hotel accommodations, contact Physician, Patient and Guest Services at (215) 829-8777.

• Four Seasons Hotel - One Logan Square (215) 963-1500
• Omni Hotel - 4th and Chestnut Streets (215) 925-0000 - On-site parking extra.
• Sheraton Society Hill - One Dock Street (215) 238-6000 - On-site parking extra. Shuttle Service

Visitors Center:

Philadelphia's Independence Visitor Center, located at 6th & Market streets at the footsteps of Independence Hall National Historical Park (just a short walk from our office), offers up to the minute information and high tech resources on the city and outlying counties. 215-965-7676 or 800-537-7676.

Nearby Restaurants:
(first number is distance)

• 0.18 Ristorante La Buca 711 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)928-0556
• 0.4 The Bourse Food Court & Specialty Shops 111 S Independence Mall East, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 625-0300
• 0.5 Caribou Cafe 1126 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 625-9535
• 0.5 Buddakan 325 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 574-9440
• 0.6 Paradigm Restaurant 239 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)238-6900
• 0.6 Fork 306 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 625-9425
• 0.6 Tangerine 232 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 627-5116
• 0.03 Washington Square 210 W. Washington Square, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)592-7787
• 0.2 Jones 700 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215) 223-5663
• 0.06 Starbucks 8th and Walnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (215)627-2945

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Louis P. Bucky, MD, FACS
230 West Washington Square · Suite 101
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215.829.6320