Our specialized team of surgeons are dedicated to helping patients during the most critical, emergent situations with compassionate and highly skilled care.
As a Level I adult trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center, verified by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma and the only burn center in New York City verified by the American Burn Association, we provide the highest level of care for every aspect of injury care, acute burn care and burn reconstruction. Our specialists are available on site at all times to provide critically needed care any time of day.
Our patients benefit from our specialized surgical intensive care unit that includes the most advanced technology. This is all within a comfortable setting that promotes healing and well-being. The trauma staff is also dedicated to providing a wide variety of outreach efforts <https://www.nyp.org/trauma-center/injury-prevention> to help keep the public safe throughout the year. Programs include child passenger safety initiatives, bicycle safety programs, summer safety, home safety, and fall prevention in older adults. NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center has a designated full-time trauma nurse coordinator.
Patients throughout New York City and the region choose Weill Cornell Medicine because our surgeons are nationally recognized experts. We provide comprehensive care during highly critical times, as well as ensure that our patients have the most comfortable and effective recovery to achieve long-term health.
In addition, our doctors and nurses are available for questions and conversations through our portal for convenient and efficient communication.
Our mission is to provide emergency care for all New Yorkers in the most urgent of circumstances, regardless of ethnicity, background, or socioeconomic status. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of our city and region.
We are committed to equitable care and eliminating disparities in all aspects of trauma, burn, emergency and critical care surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and beyond.
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Excellent experience! He followed up with a visit on the day of surgery, & called a few days later. An excellent surgeon and a caring one too!
The doctors are very knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
Great Doctor ! Nice person ! Outstanding professional!