Emergency and Trauma - University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview

Emergency and Trauma Services

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In a life-threatening emergency, even if you are unsure, call 9-1-1.

University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, serves residents living in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Our emergency departments offer a full range of emergency services ranging from minor injuries to life-saving specialty care. Specialty areas include: trauma, stroke, behavioral emergency, heart and vascular care and obstetrics. Our experienced team of board-certified emergency physicians and emergency-trained caregivers are available 24/7 to diagnose and treat injuries and concerns quickly, using the most advanced technology available.

Emergency Services

Emergency Services at University of Minnesota Medical Center - Fairview provides prompt, quality care around the clock, when you are faced with medical or behavioral emergencies. We offer a full range of emergency services – from minor injuries to life-saving care. Our emergency team partners with the full spectrum of medical specialties and ancillary services including anesthesiology, intensive care, neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, radiology, rehabilitation and surgery. For behavioral crises, we have a dedicated Behavioral Emergency Center.

Trauma Services

Trauma Services at University of Minnesota Medical Center - Fairview provide innovative care for adult patients in the Twin Cities and Midwest region. American College of Surgeons verified our medical center as a level 2 trauma center with 24/7 medical and surgical coverage to care for injured patients.

Available around the clock, our Trauma specialists provide state-of-the-art emergency and surgical care. Our specialized team of physicians, surgeons and nurses provide a continuum of trauma services and partner with the full spectrum of medical and surgical specialites and ancillary services.

When you arrive at the Emergency Department at University of Minnesota Medical Center - Fairview, our team of highly skilled medical professionals is ready to care for you. Our multidisciplinary team is in the hospital 24 hours a day, and are equipped to handle any trauma or other surgical emergency.

In our Emergency Department, you can be confident you will receive specialized care and an immediate response to your medical emergency. Our team’s collaborative approach to emergency care includes: neurologists, cardiologists, orthopaedics, pediatric specialists and other dedicated staff working together to provide innovative treatment and specialized expertise.