Trauma care in Jacksonville
Not every hospital is prepared to treat trauma patients, but HCA Florida Memorial Hospital offers patients access to a specially trained team that cares for serious emergencies.
Unlike a traditional emergency room (ER), our trauma center is equipped and staffed to provide comprehensive care for patients with traumatic injuries. As a Level II Trauma Center designated by the American College of Surgeons, HCA Florida Memorial Hospital has the proven expertise and equipment to provide a higher level of care for the most critically injured patients.
Traumatic injuries we treat
We provide lifesaving treatment for traumatic injuries, such as:
- Brain and head trauma
- Chest and abdominal trauma
- Extremity trauma (affecting the legs or arms)
- Facial trauma
- Neck trauma
- Spinal trauma
Our trauma center services
Our dedicated trauma team, led by a trauma surgeon, provides patients with expert care and support.
Comprehensive trauma care
As a Level II Trauma Center, our patients benefit from:
- 24/7 on-site trauma surgeons and anesthesiologists
- A dedicated operating room for traumatic injuries requiring surgery
- Continuance of care through physical therapy and rehabilitation and behavioral health services
- Immediate access to a full range of specialists
- The latest technologies and advanced equipment
- Trauma education and prevention to local communities
Trauma team
Having a multispecialty team enhances the level of care you receive and your ability to recover. Our team consists of:
- Anesthesiologists
- Cardiac surgeons
- Case managers and/or social workers
- Emergency medicine physicians
- Neurosurgeons
- Orthopedic surgeons
- Radiologists
- Respiratory therapists
- Trauma nurses