If you are a patient visiting a location on the Nebraska Medical Center campus, you are welcome to use the free valet parking available from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the main entrances of the Durham Outpatient Center/University Tower, Clarkson Tower, and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Nebraska Medicine and UNMC offer a shuttle service for employees, students and patients. The shuttle makes eight stops along its route and runs Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. View the route map and departure times.
Visitors are encouraged to self park to better accommodate patients who need valet parking assistance. Parking is available in the following visitor/patient parking areas:
Emergency Department
To access the Emergency Department, turn south onto 44th Street from Farnam Street. You will see the main entrance on your left-hand side. Parking is available in a lower-level garage south of the main entrance. Security clearance is required to enter the Emergency Department.
Clarkson Doctors Building North and Clarkson Doctors Building South
The Clarkson Doctors Building North is located at 4242 Farnam St., on the north side of Farnam Street. The Clarkson Doctors Building South is located at 4239 Farnam St., on the south side of Farnam Street. The parking structure located on the north side of Clarkson Doctors Building North is closed for repairs from May through September. Patients can use one of the surface parking lots, located to the east of each building. There is a skywalk that crosses Farnam street and connects the two buildings.
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Clarkson Tower
The main entrance to Clarkson Tower is located at 42nd Street and Dewey Avenue. Valet parking is available weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Parking
Valet parking is available for patients weekdays at the main entrance of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After hours and weekends, parking is available in the parking structure connected to the Durham Outpatient Center, also known as Green parking, near 45th and Emile streets. Visitors also are welcome to utilize the valet parking available at the main entrances of the Durham Outpatient Center, Clarkson Tower and The Lied Transplant Center.
Hixson-Lied Center
Patients with appointments at Hixson-Lied Center should use the Clarkson Tower main entrance at 42nd Street and Dewey Avenue. Upon entering Clarkson Tower, turn left at St. Luke's Chapel and follow the carpeted hallway to CT/MRI, NICU (level four) or to join the concourse to University Tower.
Durham Outpatient Center and University Tower
Parking is available in the parking structure connected to the Durham Outpatient Center, also known as Green parking, near 45th and Emile streets. Take the elevator to level one to enter the main lobby.
Valet parking is available for patients at the entrances of the Durham Outpatient Center, Clarkson Tower and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Olson Center for Women's Health is located in the Durham Outpatient Center as well.
Lauritzen Outpatient Center
The Laurtizen Outpatient Center is located on 40th and Leavenworth streets. The Fritch Surgery Center is located inside the Lauritzen Outpatient Center. Convenient parking is located in front of the building.
Lied Transplant Center
The Lied Transplant Center is located on Emile Street, west of 42nd Street, next door to the Durham Outpatient Center. Follow the instructions above to the DOC if going to the Lied Transplant Center.
Specialty Services Pavilion
The Specialty Services Pavilion is located next to the Durham Outpatient Center, near 44th and Emile streets. The main entrance faces west off of the circle drive of the Durham Outpatient Center. Patients with appointments at the Specialty Services Pavilion should use complimentary valet parking or park in the green parking structure. From the parking structure, enter the Durham Outpatient Center on level one. Exit the Durham Outpatient Center through the main doors and follow the sidewalk to the Specialty Services Pavilion.
Truhlsen Eye Institute
Stanley H. Truhlsen Eye Institute is located at 39th and Leavenworth streets. Ample parking for patients and visitors is located in front of the building.
Disabled Visitor Accessibility
Physically disabled visitors are provided parking and barrier-free access to all areas in the hospital. Restrooms designed to accommodate physically handicapped persons are located at various locations.
After Hours Points of Entry
For the safety of our patients and guests we limit access to the hospital from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. A security officer will be stationed at the entrance of both Clarkson and University towers. You will be required to check in and the officer will provide you with a visitor pass and direct you to your destination.
Access Clarkson Tower through the main doors near 42nd Street and Dewey Avenue.
Access University Tower through the green parking structure, take elevators to level one, into the atrium of the Durham Outpatient Center.
After 8:30 p.m., visitors may enter through the main entrance of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
You can call Security for an escort to your car at 402.559.5111.