Trauma
Phoenix Children's Level I Pediatric Trauma Center is American College of Surgeons (ACS)-verified and Arizona's premier site for the evaluation, stabilization, treatment and care of children who have experienced a traumatic injury. We're equipped to handle the most severely injured children in the shortest amount of time. Care is waiting for the patient, instead of the patient waiting for care.
Conditions We Treat
See the full list of conditions our Trauma team treats.
Patient Stories
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Additional Resources
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- Your Child's Hospital Stay — Learn more about our campus services and what you can do to prepare for your visit.
Related Specialties
Our nationally recognized physicians are dedicated to focusing on your child's unique needs in the following specialties:
Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death in Arizona of children between the ages of 1 and 16. Phoenix Children’s is the ONLY Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center in Arizona. Patients treated in ACS-verified pediatric trauma centers have better outcomes, shorter lengths of stay and lower mortality rates. Phoenix Children’s offers 24/7 state-of-the-art care provided by physicians who are board-certified and fellowship-trained in pediatric emergency medicine, like Phoenix Children’s Trauma Medical Director, Dr. David Notrica.