MUSC Medical Center
171 Ashley Ave · Charleston, South Carolina 29425The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Medical Center is the state's only comprehensive academic medical center, located in Charleston, SC. It serves as a leading referral center for complex medical conditions, offering a full spectrum of patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. MUSC Health is consistently ranked as the #1 hospital in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report and is home to a Level I Trauma Center, a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, and a dedicated children's hospital. It is renowned for its advanced specialty care, innovative treatments, and commitment to patient-centered care.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
- Pediatric Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated pediatric emergency department within Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Comprehensive Stroke Center (certified by The Joint Commission)
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, advanced cardiac emergency care, including STEMI receiving center.
- Burn Center
- Available
Yes, a regional burn center.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 adult and pediatric emergency services, Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Regional Burn Center.
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 MUSC Medical Center's current wait.
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