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Surgical Trauma | Summa Health
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Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
With the first adult Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons in the Akron area, Summa Health Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery provides the highest surgical care for injured patients and patients who are critically ill with acute surgical emergencies around the clock.
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234.867.7965
General Inquiries
330.375.3000
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Summa Health Trauma,
Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
is led by fellowship-trained surgeons skilled in managing critically injured and medically complex patients. With a wealth of dedicated resources, our experienced team is trained to quickly assess and treat many different types of trauma from the resuscitation phase through discharge, including:
Injuries related to traumatic car crashes
Traumatic brain injuries
Blunt-force trauma
Gun shot and stab wounds
Serious burns/falls
Of the approximately 2,800 patients who annually receive specialized trauma care at Summa Health, 85% are brought in through the
emergency department (ED)
via emergency medical services. Prior to the patient’s arrival, a multidisciplinary team is activated. This team rapidly resuscitates, stabilizes, and determines the nature and extent of injuries to the patient. Summa Health Trauma remains engaged across the entire care continuum, from prevention to hospitalization and post injury follow up.
Verified Level 1 Trauma Center
In 1997, Summa Health System – Akron Campus was verified as the first adult Level I Trauma Center in the Akron area by the American College of Surgeons. As a verified Level I Trauma Center, providing the highest surgical care for trauma patients, Summa Health provides:
24/7 in-house coverage by a
team
of fellowship-trained trauma surgeons, advanced practice providers and a dedicated trauma-focused navigator.
Immediate care available in a full range of specialties and subspecialties for injury and non-injury care needs.
A robust outreach and
injury prevention
program, targeting our most frequent injury types to help reduce the likelihood of injury before it happens.
A comprehensive quality assessment program.
An
ambulatory office
committed to following patients after discharge.
A multidisciplinary research program that ensures we are advancing and patient outcomes.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Summa Health Trauma coordinates efforts with a wide range of specialists to deliver comprehensive care to our trauma patients 24 hours a day. Based on a patient’s needs, available specialists include:
In-hospital trauma critical care surgeons 24/7
Radiology
in-hospital 24/7
Orthopedic trauma specialists
Neurosurgery
Vascular and cardiac
surgery
Hand
(including extremity replantation)
Microsurgery/flap reconstruction
Ophthalmology
ENT
/
plastic surgery
/
oral surgery/dentistry
Urology
Specialized services include:
Dedicated trauma operating room 24/7
Interventional radiologists and
endovascular therapies
Advanced mechanical ventilation
Extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO)/perfusion
Massive transfusion
Advanced operative management of complex rib fractures
Our Services
In addition to providing immediate, comprehensive care to critically injured patients, Summa Health trauma specialists are involved with:
Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery
Our board-certified trauma surgeons provide timely surgical assessment and operative management for
general surgery
emergencies.
Learn More
Injury Prevention
A leader in injury prevention, Summa Health Trauma is committed to empowering people of all ages with the know-how to help prevent serious injury and respond to situations where injuries have occurred.
Learn More
Trauma Education and Training
Summa Health partners with local, regional and national leaders in trauma education to offer ongoing opportunities to all our staff.
Learn More
Trauma Clinic
Our trauma clinic provides specialized care, immediate treatment, multi-disciplinary approaches, emotional support and education/prevention initiatives.
Learn More
Research
Summa Health Trauma is committed to pioneering new techniques and technologies to advance available treatment options for critically ill or injured patients.
Learn More
Level 1 Trauma Publications
We are proud to announce that our hospital’s trauma program has reached a significant milestone in contributing to our Level I trauma accreditation by meeting the research and scholarly activity requirement.
Learn more
Meet Our Team
The Summa Health trauma team is led by fellowship-trained surgeons dedicated and available 24 hours a day to provide expert trauma care. They are supported by advanced practice providers and a trauma nurse navigator who care for every part of the patient experience.
Rathna Shenoy, M.D., FACS
Justin Allard, M.D.
Nathan Blecker, M.D., FACS
Katie B Francis, M.D.
Meet All Team Members
Locations
Level 1 Trauma Center
Summa Health – Akron Campus
141 N Forge St
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
Trauma Clinic – Akron Campus
75 Arch St, Suite 406
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
Patient Story
Sgt. David White
After being injured in the line of duty, Sgt. David White survived thanks to the quick response of Summa Health's emergency and trauma teams.
Watch More Patient Stories
Resources
Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know
When the weather gets warmer in Northeast Ohio, more patients are admitted to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This increase can be attributed to more participation in activities outside that require a helmet, such as riding a bicycle, motorcycle and playing contact sports, such as football.
Read the Full Article
Brain Basics: What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
From a car accident to a sports injury to an unfortunate fall to domestic violence or child abuse, all of these horrific scenarios can result in traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and can damage the brain.
Read the Full Article
Trauma Center Levels - Explained
While many hospitals have emergency departments, some hospitals are equipped to treat the most severely injured patients. Such hospitals are verified by the American College of Surgeons as Trauma Centers with highly trained doctors who specialize in treating traumatic injuries. These trauma centers are staffed 24/7 and are always prepared to treat patients with any injury.
Read the Full Article
Why Choose a Level 1 Trauma Center?
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Options to Request an Appointment
If your situation is an emergency, call 911.
Close
Skip to main content.
Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
With the first adult Level I Trauma Center verified by the American College of Surgeons in the Akron area, Summa Health Trauma, Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery provides the highest surgical care for injured patients and patients who are critically ill with acute surgical emergencies around the clock.
Find a Doctor
Schedule an Appointment
Appointments
234.867.7965
General Inquiries
330.375.3000
Explore This Section
About Us
Our Services
Meet Our Team
Resources
About Us
Summa Health Trauma,
Surgical Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery
is led by fellowship-trained surgeons skilled in managing critically injured and medically complex patients. With a wealth of dedicated resources, our experienced team is trained to quickly assess and treat many different types of trauma from the resuscitation phase through discharge, including:
Injuries related to traumatic car crashes
Traumatic brain injuries
Blunt-force trauma
Gun shot and stab wounds
Serious burns/falls
Of the approximately 2,800 patients who annually receive specialized trauma care at Summa Health, 85% are brought in through the
emergency department (ED)
via emergency medical services. Prior to the patient’s arrival, a multidisciplinary team is activated. This team rapidly resuscitates, stabilizes, and determines the nature and extent of injuries to the patient. Summa Health Trauma remains engaged across the entire care continuum, from prevention to hospitalization and post injury follow up.
Verified Level 1 Trauma Center
In 1997, Summa Health System – Akron Campus was verified as the first adult Level I Trauma Center in the Akron area by the American College of Surgeons. As a verified Level I Trauma Center, providing the highest surgical care for trauma patients, Summa Health provides:
24/7 in-house coverage by a
team
of fellowship-trained trauma surgeons, advanced practice providers and a dedicated trauma-focused navigator.
Immediate care available in a full range of specialties and subspecialties for injury and non-injury care needs.
A robust outreach and
injury prevention
program, targeting our most frequent injury types to help reduce the likelihood of injury before it happens.
A comprehensive quality assessment program.
An
ambulatory office
committed to following patients after discharge.
A multidisciplinary research program that ensures we are advancing and patient outcomes.
Multidisciplinary Approach
Summa Health Trauma coordinates efforts with a wide range of specialists to deliver comprehensive care to our trauma patients 24 hours a day. Based on a patient’s needs, available specialists include:
In-hospital trauma critical care surgeons 24/7
Radiology
in-hospital 24/7
Orthopedic trauma specialists
Neurosurgery
Vascular and cardiac
surgery
Hand
(including extremity replantation)
Microsurgery/flap reconstruction
Ophthalmology
ENT
/
plastic surgery
/
oral surgery/dentistry
Urology
Specialized services include:
Dedicated trauma operating room 24/7
Interventional radiologists and
endovascular therapies
Advanced mechanical ventilation
Extracorporeal membranous oxygenation (ECMO)/perfusion
Massive transfusion
Advanced operative management of complex rib fractures
Our Services
In addition to providing immediate, comprehensive care to critically injured patients, Summa Health trauma specialists are involved with:
Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery
Our board-certified trauma surgeons provide timely surgical assessment and operative management for
general surgery
emergencies.
Learn More
Injury Prevention
A leader in injury prevention, Summa Health Trauma is committed to empowering people of all ages with the know-how to help prevent serious injury and respond to situations where injuries have occurred.
Learn More
Trauma Education and Training
Summa Health partners with local, regional and national leaders in trauma education to offer ongoing opportunities to all our staff.
Learn More
Trauma Clinic
Our trauma clinic provides specialized care, immediate treatment, multi-disciplinary approaches, emotional support and education/prevention initiatives.
Learn More
Research
Summa Health Trauma is committed to pioneering new techniques and technologies to advance available treatment options for critically ill or injured patients.
Learn More
Level 1 Trauma Publications
We are proud to announce that our hospital’s trauma program has reached a significant milestone in contributing to our Level I trauma accreditation by meeting the research and scholarly activity requirement.
Learn more
Meet Our Team
The Summa Health trauma team is led by fellowship-trained surgeons dedicated and available 24 hours a day to provide expert trauma care. They are supported by advanced practice providers and a trauma nurse navigator who care for every part of the patient experience.
Rathna Shenoy, M.D., FACS
Justin Allard, M.D.
Nathan Blecker, M.D., FACS
Katie B Francis, M.D.
Meet All Team Members
Locations
Level 1 Trauma Center
Summa Health – Akron Campus
141 N Forge St
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
Trauma Clinic – Akron Campus
75 Arch St, Suite 406
Akron, OH 44304
View on map.
Patient Story
Sgt. David White
After being injured in the line of duty, Sgt. David White survived thanks to the quick response of Summa Health's emergency and trauma teams.
Watch More Patient Stories
Resources
Traumatic Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know
When the weather gets warmer in Northeast Ohio, more patients are admitted to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury (TBI). This increase can be attributed to more participation in activities outside that require a helmet, such as riding a bicycle, motorcycle and playing contact sports, such as football.
Read the Full Article
Brain Basics: What You Should Know About Traumatic Brain Injuries
From a car accident to a sports injury to an unfortunate fall to domestic violence or child abuse, all of these horrific scenarios can result in traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs. Head injuries can happen to anyone, at any age, and can damage the brain.
Read the Full Article
Trauma Center Levels - Explained
While many hospitals have emergency departments, some hospitals are equipped to treat the most severely injured patients. Such hospitals are verified by the American College of Surgeons as Trauma Centers with highly trained doctors who specialize in treating traumatic injuries. These trauma centers are staffed 24/7 and are always prepared to treat patients with any injury.
Read the Full Article
Why Choose a Level 1 Trauma Center?
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Options to Request an Appointment
If your situation is an emergency, call 911.
Close