Level I Trauma Centers in North Carolina
There are 4 Level I trauma centers in North Carolina in our directory. Level I trauma centers provide every aspect of injury care around the clock, from prevention through rehabilitation, with in-house trauma surgeons, research and teaching.
Based on the trauma designation in the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries. Designations change; confirm with the state EMS office.
Level I Trauma Centers in North Carolina
- Duke University Hospital2301 Erwin Rd · Durham, NC · 5★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- North Carolina Baptist HospitalMedical Center Boulevard · Winston-Salem, NC · 4★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Wakemed, Raleigh Campus3000 New Bern Ave · Raleigh, NC · 4★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
- Atrium Health University City8800 North Tyron Street · Charlotte, NC · 3★ CMS · ERAcute care hospital
Level I Trauma Centers by city in North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Level I trauma center?
Level I trauma centers provide every aspect of injury care around the clock, from prevention through rehabilitation, with in-house trauma surgeons, research and teaching.
How many Level I trauma centers are in North Carolina?
We list 4 Level I trauma centers in North Carolina. Based on the trauma designation in the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) hospitals layer, compiled from state trauma registries. Designations change; confirm with the state EMS office.
Why might a Level I trauma center be missing from this list?
We only list a hospital here when CMS data or another source confirms it. If you know a hospital that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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