Emergency Services at UHealth

University of Miami Health System offers state-of-the-art emergency services at the University of Miami Hospital and the world-renowned Ryder Trauma Center.

University of Miami Hospital Emergency Services
Ryder Trauma Center

University of Miami Hospital Emergency Room

At University of Miami Hospital’s Emergency Room, a team of physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners is available 24 hours a day to treat most medical emergencies.

The hospital’s ER services include:

Level I Cardiac Center

• 24-hour interventional cardiologist on call
• Door-to-cardiac cath in 30 minutes

Level I Chest Pain Center

• Services available 24 hours a day
• Chest-pain protocols in place

Level I Stroke Center

• Services available 24 hours a day
• Full neurology services available
• Brain-attack protocols (TPA) in place

Level II Trauma Center

• Full-service Level II
• Hand and microsurgery specialty hospital

Ryder Trauma Center

Patients in Miami-Dade County who have suffered traumatic injuries are rushed by ambulance or air rescue to Ryder Trauma Center at the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Medical Center.

Ryder Trauma Center is:

• A free-standing, state-of-the-art, 166,000-square-foot Level I trauma center.
• The only certified Level I trauma center in South Florida for adults and children.
• Geared to lowering the preventable death rate by speeding up the delivery of trauma care during the “golden hour,” the critical 60 minutes after an injury.
• Renowned around the world for its clinical excellence in providing advanced trauma care.

Ryder Trauma Center is also home to South Florida’s only Burn Center. One of the leading burn treatment facilities in the nation, the Burn Center provides specialized treatment, rehabilitation, and follow-up care for patients who have suffered burns due to fire, chemicals, scalding liquids, and other causes.

Visit the web site for the University of Miami Hospital or the Ryder Trauma Center for more information.