Trauma - Overview
UAB’s trauma center and intensive care unit is equipped to provide the most comprehensive emergency medical services to patients suffering traumatic injuries. The UAB Trauma Center—is the only level 1 trauma center verified by the American College of Surgeons in the state of Alabama and is a leader in the Southeast. Our experienced physicians work closely with the Divisions of Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Otolaryngology, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Urology, and other necessary specialists to provide patients with the ultimate care, rehabilitation, and recovery. UAB provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary program of care for the severely injured, so you can be assured you will receive the absolute best care in an emergency and have the best chance for recovery.
About our Care
UAB Trauma is comprised of multiple trauma surgeons specializing in an array of disciplines. Because injuries vary, there is a need for multiple specialties. Car and motorcycle crash victims, head traumas, fractures, internal and spinal cord injuries are common in the trauma center, and UAB is there to care for the patient from injury to rehabilitation—and seeing them through to recovery. Highly skilled and specialized surgeons in each area carry out Cardiothoracic, orthopedic, and neurology surgeries.
UAB Hospital Trauma Clinic Nurse Line
To communicate with the trauma nurse on call regarding a trauma service patient you may leave a message on this voice mail line. Messages are checked frequently throughout the day. All efforts will be made to return your call on the same day or within 24 hours. Please make sure to include your name and company, your contact information, your patient's name, medical record number and specific question or issue.
PLEASE be patient it takes time for our nursing staff to gather the information necessary to address your questions or concerns; therefore, they may not immediately return your call.
Trauma Clinic Nurse Line
(205) 975- HURT (4878)
Fax request to 975-7294 for clinic notes attn. Bridgette Mercer. Clinic notes will be faxed after dictation has been transcribed (24-48 hours post-clinic visit). You may contact Bridgette at 205-996-4028 regarding theses requests. Only Trauma Clinic notes will be released from this office. Please see link Release of UAB Hospital Workers Comp Medical Records for other requets.
Trauma Clinic Scheduling
To confirm your patients trauma appointment, reschedule or cancel a trauma clinic appointment call 205-975-7521.
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