In Case of Emergency, Be Ready for Anything
You may not want to think about it, but wherever you live you could someday face the wrath of nature—or man.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or find the nearest emergency care.
Overview
Exemplary Adult and Pediatric Trauma Services
Broward Health prides itself on the experience of its emergency and trauma staff. Our emergency teams treat even the most complex cases with Level I and Level II trauma centers for pediatric and adult patients. Our multidisciplinary team is prepared for all health crises, from car accidents and traumatic injuries to stroke and cardiac events. And our pediatric emergency physicians are capable of caring for unique medical issues that children face, including broken bones, lacerations, and severe illness.
Pediatric Emergency Care Specialization
Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale boasts a Level 1 trauma center for our youngest patients. Children receive the best possible care for traumatic and emergency injuries and illnesses. In addition, children in western Broward County who require emergency care can seek treatment at Salah Foundation Children’s Hospital at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Beyond our 24/7 on-site emergency and trauma teams, Broward Health emergency departments have specialized care teams on-call day and night to help ensure patients receive the multidisciplinary care their condition demands.
Conditions & Treatments
Emergency Services Conditions & Treatments
Motor vehicle and motorcycle accidents
Severe abdominal pain
Stroke
Toxicological disorders
Trauma, including complex lacerations
Work-related injuries
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Broward Health?
Broward Health knows that no matter where you live, work or play in Broward County, you and your family can be at risk, which is why our emergency care spans the county. Access to quality emergency care is only a short drive away, whether you’re coming from the north, south, east, or west.
Broward Health’s four hospitals have emergency departments for acute injuries and illnesses.
Nationally Designated Trauma Locations
Broward Health offers Level I and Level II trauma centers at Broward Health Medical Center and Broward Health North, enabling the system to care for the most critical patients.
Meeting national and state-mandated requirements
- 24-hour in-house emergency physician coverage
- Leadership in prevention public education for local communities
- Comprehensive quality assessment program
Specialized trauma expertise
- Cutting-edge surgical capabilities
- Pediatric orthopedic surgeons
- MEDEVAC helicopter transports
Meet Our Team
Meet Our Team
Abbensetts, John M., MD
General Surgery, Trauma
2800 East Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Berne, John, MD
Critical Care Medicine, Trauma
2800 East Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Catino, Joseph D., MD
General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma
2800 East Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Dickhudt, Timothy, MD
General Surgery, Trauma
6405 N Federal Hwy
Suite 404
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Ghadiali, Mufaddal T., MD
General Surgery, Trauma
6405 North Federal Highway
Suite 100
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-292-1002
Gomez, Mario F., DO
General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Trauma
2800 East Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Gonzalez, Pedro J., MD
General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Trauma
2800 East Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Guarneri, Ralph, MD
General Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Trauma
1508 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-462-8714
Johnson, Eric S., DO
General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma
2800 E Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-785-5115
Lozada, Jose S., MD
General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma
2800 East Commercial Blvd
Suite 102
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-491-0900
Margolis, David S., MD
General Surgery, Trauma
9980 N Central Park Boulevard
Suite 314
Boca Raton, FL 33428
561-488-3113
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