For serious injuries, access to a Level I trauma center matters. The Frank L. Mitchell, Jr., MD, Trauma Center in Columbia is the only Level I trauma center in central Missouri. It’s also one of only six adult Level I trauma centers in Missouri verified by the American College of Surgeons.
As a Level I trauma center, we’re equipped to treat the most complex, life-threatening conditions your family may experience. From severe burns to car accidents to head injuries, our trauma specialists provide rapid, leading-edge care when every second counts.
Our Approach to Trauma Care
In trauma situations, speed and coordination are critical. Our team is ready 24/7 to stabilize injuries and other emergencies, and begin treatment without delay.
We bring together specialists across multiple fields who work side by side to deliver expert care from the moment you arrive.
Your trauma care team may include:
- Trauma surgeons: General surgeons with advanced training in critical care and repairing the body after traumatic injury.
- Emergency medicine physicians: Specialize in providing prompt, stabilizing care to people with a wide range of conditions.
- Orthopaedic trauma specialists: Repair fractures and complex injuries of the pelvis, spine and limbs.
- Cardiothoracic surgeons: Specialize in performing surgery in the chest cavity, including the heart, in emergency situations and otherwise.
- Plastic and reconstructive surgeons: Treat burns, cuts and damage to blood vessels and nerves with techniques like microsurgery.
- Neurosurgeons: Provide innovative procedures for injuries of the brain, spine and nerves.
- Vascular surgeons: Repair damaged blood vessels throughout the body.
- Trauma nurses: Have specialized training in caring for trauma patients.
- Respiratory therapists: Provide ventilator support and other advanced treatments to improve breathing.
Conditions We Treat
We provide care for a wide range of serious and life-threatening injuries, including:
