Specialties & Services

Trauma

Our team of experts led by WashU Medicine physicians, has extensive experience providing the highest level of trauma care to patients across BJC HealthCare’s Level 1 Trauma Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

Trauma services

WashU Medicine physicians at Barnes-Jewish are actively involved in researching new techniques leading to improved care and recovery of the critically injured. 

Level 1 trauma center
Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Trauma Center has the expertise and technology to care for a range of conditions from major traumatic injuries to life-threatening conditions.

The level 1 difference
For decades, Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s Trauma Center has been verified as a Level 1 Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, recognition of our unmatched expertise and commitment to the highest level of care.

Trauma outreach
Through community outreach programs, members of the Barnes-Jewish Hospital trauma team provide education and resources to schools, organizations, and other hospitals seeking support.

Trauma education
The trauma team at Barnes-Jewish Hospital is committed to providing on-going education for health care professionals.

Trauma survivors network
The Trauma Survivors Network aims to support trauma patients and their families in navigating hospital stays and facilitating recovery.

Why choose us for trauma care?

As Missouri’s largest Level 1 Trauma Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital’s team of experts, led by WashU Medicine physicians, have extensive experience providing the highest level of care to trauma patients with a wide range of critical needs. Combining skill with compassion, our experts deliver trauma care that can make a difference between life and death. 

Advanced training and expertise

  • For decades, Barnes-Jewish has been verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level 1 Trauma Center, the nation’s highest designation.
  • Access to trauma experts across all specialties, including orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, internal medicine, and critical care. Other capabilities include cardiac, hand, microvascular surgery, and hemodialysis.
  • WashU Medicine physicians are available 24/7, ready to respond to emergencies arriving via EMS, Life Flight, or the Emergency Department. 

Comprehensive care

Our Trauma Center is a comprehensive care center that provides care for the most critically ill and severely injured patients in the region. Our Trauma Center includes: 

  • Dedicated shock and trauma bays for treatment and stabilization
  • Dedicated trauma operating rooms
  • Surgical (trauma) intensive care unit
  • Trauma surgical unit
  • Twenty-five full-time dedicated trauma surgeons
  • Dedicated Trauma Survivors Network coordinator
  • Dedicated nurse coordinators
  • Specialized trauma ICU nurses
  • Designated trauma nurse practitioners
  • Rigorous performance improvement and patient safety program
  • Community injury prevention program
  • Vast trauma education programs for the community and hospital staff

Regional leader and resource

  • Barnes-Jewish serves as a referral center for surrounding hospitals and EMS providers.
  • Offers community outreach programs, continuing education opportunities, and ongoing research to maintain leading-edge trauma care.

Patient-centered approach

  • Focused on providing timely, expert, and compassionate care when it matters most.
  • Every patient benefits from specialized teams and advanced resources ready for even the most complex cases.