Trauma Care

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Verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, and designated a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center by the NYS Department of Health, ECMC treats thousands of patients from all eight counties of Western New York each year. We serve as a leader in establishing national trauma care standards, participating in national and regional quality improvement programs for trauma, as well as injury prevention and trauma education programs across Western New York.

As one of the first trauma centers in the country, ECMC has long been a leader in the treatment of victims with traumatic injuries. Through our research, ECMC’s physicians have pioneered trauma care methods that are considered the standard of care today. We are proud to offer our community a regional destination for trauma care, especially considering that research has shown significantly better survival rates for patients treated at a trauma center versus a non-trauma center.

ECMC’s Level 1 Adult Trauma Center delivers unparalleled expertise to patients with resources, including state-of-the-art technology and equipment, all available 24 hours a day, seven days a week:

  • Trauma resuscitation rooms
  • F.A.S.T scans for intra-abdominal and thoracic injury assessment
  • Designated operative suites
  • Interventional radiology
  • CAT scans
  • Angiography
  • MRI
  • Rooftop helipad offering direct access to the Emergency Department
  • Dedicated Trauma Elevator to expedite transfer to the Operating Room

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation care begins in the early phases of treatment with bedside physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Patients then transition to acute rehabilitative care, if needed, in our CARF-certified unit (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Additionally, physicians and nurses from our trauma team are affiliated with the State University of New York at Buffalo and regularly participate in research projects to improve trauma care.

Injury Prevention & Trauma Education

Our trauma center offers injury prevention and trauma education programs throughout Western New York. Injury prevention topics include both a school-based and hospital-based Let’s Not Meet By Accident program (distracted and impaired driving), fall prevention, and violence intervention. We also offer trauma-specific educational programs for pre-hospital, nursing, and physician providers. Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses are also offered on-site.

For more information on our educational programs, contact our trauma program at (716) 898-3962.

Our Team of Experts

Our team of board-certified doctors, nurses, specialists, and staff make our success stories possible. Our specially-trained trauma staff includes dedicated registered nurses (RNs) equipped to offer comprehensive emergency care, intensive care, acute care, and rehabilitative care. All Emergency Department and Trauma Intensive Care Unit (TICU) nurses are certified in Basic Life support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and receive additional specialized trauma care training.

Our team of physician experts—on-site and available 24/7—includes:

  • Emergency doctors
  • Trauma surgeons
  • Burn surgeons
  • Cardiologists
  • Orthopedists
  • Internal medicine specialists
  • Neurosurgeons
  • Geriatricians
  • Cardiothoracic surgeons
  • Psychiatric specialists
  • Vascular surgeons
  • Ear, nose, and throat specialists
  • Oral/maxillofacial surgeons
  • Ophthalmologists
  • Plastic surgeons
  • Anesthesiologists
  • OB/GYN providers
  • Urologists
  • Radiologists
  • Physiatrists

Additional Info

LOCATION

Trauma Center & Emergency Room 
ECMC Main Building 
462 Grider Street 
Buffalo, NY 14215

CONTACT

Education Programs
(716) 898-3962

WNY TRAUMA PARTNERS

Erie County Emergency Medical Services
Mercy Flight
Rural Metro Ambulance
Trans AM Ambulance
Twin City Ambulance
WCA Services
WREMAC – Western Regional EMS
Advisory Committee

Our Doctors

Jeffrey J. Brewer, MD

Chief of Service, Department of Surgery

Michael S. Chopko, MD

Surgeon

Hoylan T. Fernandez, MD

Transplant Surgeon

William J. Flynn, Jr., MD, FACS

Associate Medical Director, Surgeon

Eleanor C. Fung, MD

General Surgeon and Endoscopist

Jeffrey M Jordan, MD

Surgeon

Additional Emergency & Trauma Care Services

Emergency Department

Our Emergency Department and its specialized team bring expertise to treat the most critical situations.

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TICU (Trauma Intensive Care Unit)

During the most critical phases of illness or injury, trauma and surgical patients receive specialized care in our state-of-the-art TICU.

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The Roger W. Seibel, MD, Burn Treatment Center

One of a kind in our region, The Roger W. Seibel, MD, Burn Treatment Center offers advanced care for issues related to severe burns.

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WNY Regional Trauma Advisory Committee (RTAC)

ECMC collaborates with trauma centers, community hospitals, and pre-hospital care providers to improve Western New York trauma care.

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