3 life-saving designations. 1 destination.

Tomorrow starts here

University Medical Center New Orleans is proud to be the only hospital in the Gulf South to hold the highest national designations for Trauma, Burn, and Stroke care. When seconds matter, our coordinated teams are ready for every patient, every emergency, and every moment that matters.

In the Gulf South, trauma and strokes occur at a much higher rate than the national average. We’ve built a powerhouse of emergency response so that when the unthinkable happens, you don't have to wonder where to go.

Level I Trauma Center: The highest level of surgical care and specialized resources for the most critical injuries. The only verified Level 1 Trauma Center in South Louisiana, the Norman E. McSwain, Jr, MD, Spirit of Charity Trauma Center continues a long history of providing care to critically injured trauma patients.

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Verified Burn Center: Expert, comprehensive treatment for severe burn injuries from emergencies through rehabilitation. Also, home of the ReCell spray-on skin system led by Dr. Jeffrey Carter. The widespread adoption of this technology is credited with significantly improving burn survival rates in the region.

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Comprehensive Stroke Center: Advanced technology and rapid-response teams dedicated to saving brain function and improving recovery.

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Our commitment to all

Excellence for every zip code

At UMC, clinical excellence and social responsibility are one and the same. As a safety-net hospital and academic medical center, we believe that world-class care should be accessible to everyone, regardless of background or ability to pay. We aren't just treating patients; we are closing the gap in health outcomes for our entire community.

Testimonials

Advanced care. Extraordinary outcomes.

In the most critical moments, expertise saves lives—and compassion restores them. University Medical Center New Orleans stands at the forefront of emergency and burn care as South Louisiana’s only verified Level I Trauma Center and a leader in advanced burn treatment. Behind every clinical distinction is a patient, a family, and a story of survival. These testimonials highlight the real-world impact of specialized teams, innovative technology, and a commitment to care that extends far beyond the hospital walls.

Mark Raymond, Jr. (UMC Trauma Center)
Mark’s Remarkable Journey: From Personal Tragedy to Advocacy for Spinal Injury Care

In a single moment, Mark Raymond Jr.’s life changed forever. What followed was a journey marked by uncertainty, resilience, and ultimately purpose. As a patient at University Medical Center New Orleans’ Level I Trauma Center, Mark received specialized, life-saving care during one of the most critical moments of his life. Today, his story extends beyond recovery—becoming a powerful example of strength and advocacy for spinal injury awareness and care. Mark’s journey highlights not only the impact of expert trauma care, but the lasting difference compassionate, patient-centered treatment can make.