The University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy · Knoxville, Tennessee 37920The University of Tennessee Medical Center is an academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center located in Knoxville, TN. It is the region's only academic medical center, providing comprehensive medical care, advanced research, and medical education. Recognized for its specialized institutes, including the Heart Lung Vascular Institute, Cancer Institute, and Brain & Spine Institute, it is also Magnet recognized for nursing excellence and serves as a vital referral center for the surrounding region.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Accredited Chest Pain Center
- Burn Center
- Available
Yes, the only verified adult burn center in East Tennessee
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Accredited Chest Pain Center, dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, only verified adult burn center in East Tennessee.
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 The University of Tennessee Medical Center's current wait.
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