University Medical Center New Orleans
2000 Canal St · New Orleans, Louisiana 70112University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) is a 446-bed academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center located in New Orleans, Louisiana. Opened in 2015, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for LSU Health New Orleans and Tulane University School of Medicine, and is managed by LCMC Health. UMCNO offers a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, including advanced trauma care, transplant services, cancer care, and heart and vascular programs. It is recognized for its commitment to patient safety and quality, holding designations such as a Comprehensive Stroke Center and an Accredited Chest Pain Center. As a public hospital, it plays a critical role in providing healthcare to the community and the state.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, provides emergency care for children, but is primarily an adult hospital. Children's Hospital New Orleans is the dedicated pediatric facility in the city.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI
- Burn Center
- Available
Yes, verified Burn Center
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level I Trauma Center, 24/7 emergency services, dedicated trauma bays, comprehensive emergency care for adults and children (stabilization).
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe University Medical Center New Orleans's current wait.
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