Trauma Centers in Raleigh, North Carolina

Traumatic injuries are physical traumas caused by forces outside the body, either blunt or penetrating, that cause injuries which require immediate medical treatment to save life or limb. These serious injuries can be caused by a fall, a car accident, assaults, burns, and other hazards.

If you were injured due to someone's negligence be sure to speak with a Raleigh catastrophic injury lawyer who has experience in traumatic injuries.

Contact The Law Offices of John M. McCabe today for a free consultation after any accident which resulted in a traumatic injury.

List of Trauma Centers in Wake County and Surrounding Areas:

• DUMC: Duke University Medical Center
• UNCH: UNC Hospitals
• WAKH: WakeMed Health & Hospitals (Raleigh Campus)
• WAKC: WakeMed Cary Hospital
• REX: UNC Rex Healthcare
• MHFV: Maria Parham Health
• NASH: Nash UNC Health Care
• CFV: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center There is more information about these trauma centers below.

What is a "Trauma Center" in North Carolina?

Trauma Centers are an area of the hospital, usually near the Emergency Department, staffed by a specially trained medical care unit of doctors and nurses. Licensed hospitals are given the "Trauma Center" designation by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS). Specialists at trauma centers may include emergency medical specialists, neurosurgeons, cardiac surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, radiologists and more.

More Details on Wake County and Surrounding Area's Trauma Centers

Note: Addresses below are the general hospital addresses, current as of early 2025. Emergency Departments and Trauma Centers may have different addresses or be located at areas of hospital campuses different than the addresses listed below.

Note: Emergency department designations are current as of early 2025.

DUMC: Duke University Medical Center

Emergency Dept: Level I Trauma Center

Duke University Hospital is a nationally ranked academic medical center and serves as the flagship of the Duke University Health System. Their Level I Trauma Center provides the highest level of surgical care to trauma patients and admits over 2,000 trauma patients annually. They are also a designated pediatric trauma center.

2301 Erwin Road Durham, NC 27710 https://www.dukehealth.org/ https://www.dukehealth.org/locations/duke-university-hospital/duke-emergency-department

UNCH: UNC Hospitals

Emergency Dept: Level I Trauma Center

UNC Medical Center's Level I Trauma Center is the only trauma center in the region to hold this designation from the American College of Surgeons. It serves patients from all 100 North Carolina counties and beyond. The UNC Trauma Program includes teams of specialists who are available 24/7 to provide immediate care for critically injured patients.

101 Manning Drive Chapel Hill, NC 27514 https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/ https://www.uncmedicalcenter.org/uncmc/care-treatment/emergency/

WAKH: WakeMed Health & Hospitals (Raleigh Campus)

Emergency Dept: Level I Trauma Center

WakeMed Raleigh Campus houses Wake County's only Level I Trauma Center, treating over 3,500 patients annually. The center provides comprehensive emergency services with specialized trauma teams available around the clock. They are also designated as a Pediatric Trauma Center and have a dedicated Children's Emergency Department.

3000 New Bern Avenue Raleigh, NC 27610 https://www.wakemed.org/ https://www.wakemed.org/locations/hospitals/wakemed-raleigh-campus/

WAKC: WakeMed Cary Hospital

Emergency Dept: Level III Trauma Center

WakeMed Cary Hospital's Emergency Department provides 24/7 emergency care to western Wake County and the surrounding communities. As a Level III Trauma Center, they can provide prompt assessment, resuscitation, stabilization, and emergency operations for trauma patients.

1900 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27518 https://www.wakemed.org/ https://www.wakemed.org/locations/hospitals/wakemed-cary-hospital/

REX: UNC Rex Healthcare

Emergency Dept: Level III Trauma Center

UNC Rex Hospital provides emergency and trauma care for patients throughout Wake County. Their Emergency Department treats approximately 60,000 patients annually. As a Level III Trauma Center, they can provide initial evaluation and stabilization of traumatically injured patients.

4420 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC 27607 https://www.rexhealth.com/ https://www.rexhealth.com/rh/care-treatment/emergency/

MHFV: Maria Parham Health

Emergency Dept: Level III Trauma Center

Located in Henderson, Maria Parham Health is a Duke LifePoint Hospital that serves the healthcare needs of residents in north central North Carolina. Their Emergency Department is equipped to handle trauma cases with 24/7 emergency physicians and staff.

566 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC 27536 https://www.mariaparham.com/ https://www.mariaparham.com/emergency-services

NASH: Nash UNC Health Care

Emergency Dept: Level III Trauma Center

Nash UNC Health Care's Emergency Department serves patients in Rocky Mount and surrounding communities. Their trauma services include 24/7 coverage by emergency medicine physicians, general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, and anesthesiologists.

2460 Curtis Ellis Drive Rocky Mount, NC 27804 https://www.nashunchealthcare.org/ https://www.nashunchealthcare.org/services/emergency-services/

CFV: Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Emergency Dept: Level III Trauma Center

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville has one of the busiest Emergency Departments in North Carolina. Their trauma services can provide immediate assessment and care for injured patients, with capabilities for emergency surgery and critical care.

1638 Owen Drive Fayetteville, NC 28304 https://www.capefearvalley.com/ https://www.capefearvalley.com/emergency/trauma.html

North Carolina Trauma Center Designation Guidelines

In North Carolina, trauma center designations are assigned by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services (NC OEMS). North Carolina uses a level system to designate the type of trauma care available at each center:

• Level I trauma centers provide the highest level of comprehensive care for traumatic injuries. They maintain specialized teams of surgeons, emergency physicians, nurses, and equipment available 24/7. They also serve as research and teaching facilities.
• Level II trauma centers offer similar services to Level I centers but may not have the same research and education requirements.
• Level III trauma centers provide initial evaluation, stabilization, and emergency operations for trauma patients. They have transfer agreements with Level I or II centers for patients requiring more comprehensive care.
• Level IV trauma centers provide initial evaluation and assessment of injured patients and prepare patients for transfer to higher levels of care when needed.

Compensation for Traumatic Injuries in Raleigh:

After a devastating injury, you or a loved one may require treatment in a Trauma Center. You'll have enough to worry about in recovery. You shouldn't have to stress over the expensive cost of your care, especially when someone else's negligence was to blame.

Contact The Law Offices of John M. McCabe for a free case evaluation. Find out about the rights and the benefits available to you and your family during recovery.