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TRAUMA & EMERGENCY

Simply put, Grady operates THE nation’s best trauma center


Hundreds of times a day the conversation begins the same way: “Tell me what’s going on.” Grady Trauma teams see everything from the routine to the extreme. But to those we serve, our response is always the same: “We’re going to take great care of you.”

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OVERVIEW

The best trauma care in the country

The Marcus Trauma Center delivers the highest level of emergency and trauma care available. At Grady, you’ll find:

  • Atlanta’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, providing the most advanced trauma care in the region.
  • One of the nation’s busiest trauma centers, treating nearly 7,300 trauma patients annually with expertise in both life-threatening and less critical cases.
  • Specialists from Emory and Morehouse schools of medicine bring world-class knowledge and cutting-edge techniques to every patient.
  • Comprehensive medical services to address both the immediate trauma and any related health complications.

SERVICES

Trauma and emergency treatment

Trauma patients need a continuum of care that stabilizes those who are critically ill or injured, provides them with required medical care, and then creates an environment that promotes healing. To that end, Grady offers:

Trauma care begins at the scene when emergency medical service workers start to diagnose the problem, provide life-saving care, and stabilize a patient for transport to the hospital.

At Grady’s Marcus Trauma Center, dedicated surgeons and specialists are available 24/7 to address each patient’s acuity. The center serves as a one-stop shop where physicians and radiologists diagnose each patient and provide needed medical intervention.  

Trauma patients have immediate access to Atlanta’s best rapid CT scanners and state-of-the-art imaging.

Grady’s trauma team provides the best interventional care, whether it involves surgery performed by highly trained trauma surgeons or interventional radiology that can correct many injuries and conditions using minimally invasive procedures. And because Grady is Atlanta’s best Level 1 trauma center, patients who need interventional treatment receive it within 30 minutes of their arrival.

Patients who need intensive care following their treatment are moved to one of Grady’s two surgical intensive care units, which have 40 beds designated for use by trauma patients.

If patients do not require intensive care, or once their conditions have improved sufficiently, they are moved to two newly remodeled step-down units staffed by trauma specialists to ensure the unique medical needs of all trauma patients are addressed.
Rehabilitation. In many cases, trauma patients require ongoing occupational, physical, or speech therapy to recover from their injuries or conditions. Typically, rehabilitation services begin while patients are hospitalized at Grady and continue following their release.

Because trauma cases typically have lasting impacts, we make sure that trauma patients continue to be seen by physicians who specialize in trauma care. Plus, we make sure every patient receives the ongoing support they need to resume their lives.

Grady’s Trauma Recovery Center can provide patients with 16 weeks of free psychotherapy and supportive case management services for patients 13 years or older.

A safe, confidential space offering forensic exams, counseling, and advocacy services for survivors of sexual assault. Our compassionate team provides care and support at every step of recovery. Learn more about the Rape Crisis Center.

Trauma injuries can take a serious toll on both patients and their families. That is why Grady provides support services to help patients, their families, and their friends get through the immediate shock and deal with the residual effects of trauma. We offer:

  • 24-hour social workers
  • 24-hour interpreters
  • Chaplains
  • Physical, speech, and occupational therapists
  • Injury Prevention – public education

Learn more about our patient and visitor services.

Primary Location

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30303

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CONDITIONS we TREAT

What kinds of trauma do we treat?

Trauma comes in unimaginable forms. Grady has handled them all. Our most common trauma cases involve:

Falls

Falls are the most common trauma we treat. Our patients have fallen from trees, rooftops, construction sites, and ladders. We understand there is no such thing as a simple fall. Injuries can be as straightforward as broken bones or as complex as organ damage.

Motor vehicle crashes

Unfortunately, this kind of trauma remains too common. People involved in crashes often require special neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and psychological care.

Gunshot wounds

Grady handles both intentional and accidental gunshot wounds. These trauma cases are complex and often involve bleeding, broken bones, organ damage, infection, or paralysis.

Pedestrians struck by motor vehicles

Like motor vehicle crashes, injuries can be complex and life-threatening.

Assaults

Assaults such as beatings are trauma cases typically involve different types of bone fractures, often involving the hands or face.

injury prevention

The best trauma care means taking care to avoid trauma all together.

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Doctors

Our doctors

Grady is staffed by the nation’s top physicians. We bring the best medical care to Atlanta, with nationally recognized physicians, leading-edge technology, and world-class facilities.

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LOCATIONS

Trauma & ER Center Locations and Directions

CONTACT US

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000 (Main)
(404) 616-1000 (Appointments)

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Location Details

Grady Memorial Hospital

Phone:

(404) 616-1000 (Main)
(404) 616-1000 (Appointments)

Location:

80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive SE
Atlanta, GA 30303

Location Details

TRAUMA CARE RESEARCH

As one of the nation’s elite teaching hospitals, our trauma clinicians lead countless studies aimed at finding better, more effective treatments for patients with traumatic injuries. Research done at Grady has helped redefine the way doctors around the world treat trauma patients.

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Success Stories

Every patient’s story
is unique

See how Grady’s world-class care is changing lives right here in our community.

Patient Story

Something positive, something meaningful

Brandon H.

“I felt a sense of hope, like I was going to overcome it.”

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