Trauma center
Expert trauma services in Augusta, Georgia
In your most critical moments, we have a specially trained team and advanced trauma care resources.
While not every hospital is equipped to treat critical illnesses and injuries, Doctors' Hospital Augusta is fully prepared. As the only Level II Trauma Center in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), our hospital provides high-quality care for critical injuries and illnesses of all kinds.
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
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Types of severe injuries we treat
We treat a wide variety of critical injuries, including:
- Automobile-related injuries
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Deep cuts
- Dislocated or broken jaws
- Electrical injuries
- Puncture wounds
- Severe burns
- Skull fractures
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic amputations
- Traumatic brain injuries
Services offered by our trauma specialists
Our trauma center is staffed by board-certified trauma surgeons and a team of experienced professionals who provide life-saving care.
About our trauma center
Our hospital is home to a Level II Trauma Center designated by the American College of Surgeons. We deliver comprehensive treatment for complex and severe traumatic injuries. Our specialists offer 24/7 services in two dedicated trauma bays located in our emergency room (ER), where we can treat you within minutes of arrival when possible.
We offer services, including:
- 24-hour access to emergency physicians, general surgeons and anesthesiologists
- Medical transfer care from other local hospitals, ERs and urgent care centers
- Fast response for resuscitations and stabilizations if you are critically injured
- Specialized neurosurgical care
- Support services, such as physical therapy and access to social workers and case managers
- Trauma prevention education programs for staff and members of surrounding communities
Trauma prevention
Our trauma specialists serve as leaders providing education and prevention to the public through community events and educational resources. We also offer continued education to our trauma team members and are committed to keeping up with the latest trauma research developments.
Our skilled trauma team
Our trauma care experts work closely with our emergency care providers and medical specialists to deliver coordinated, individualized treatment.
Our multidisciplinary trauma care team includes:
- Board-certified trauma surgeons
- Critical care specialists
- Imaging specialists
- Orthopedic specialists
- Neurological experts
- Pediatric emergency doctors
- Skilled orthopedic traumatologists
Advanced burn care
We provide nationally recognized burn care at the Joseph M. Still Burn Center. Our multidisciplinary burn specialists collaborate to create the individualized, complex care you need.