There is one Level I adult trauma center in Orange County. It’s located at UC, Irvine, Medical Center in Orange. There is also one Level I child trauma center. It’s located at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, also in Orange. There are also several other lower-level trauma centers in our county.
You’ll find more information on what Trauma Center doctors do and where you can find the closest trauma center to you.
Where are the Trauma Centers in Orange County?
- Children’s Hospital of Orange County
- UC, Irvine, Medical Center
- Orange County Global Medical Center
- Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Mission Viejo
- Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
There is contact and location information for these trauma centers below.
What is a “Trauma Center”?
Trauma Centers are departments within hospitals designed to handle the most-life threatening injuries at a moment’s notice. They are usually an extension of an emergency department.
Trauma centers feature surgeons and nurses with skills in specialized areas like burn wounds, brain injuries, and dealing with knife or gun wounds. Cutting-edge medical equipment is often available in a trauma ward.
Trauma Centers must meet strict standards in order to be certified by the state of California through Local Emergency Medical Services Agencies (LEMSA). They are categorized into levels I, II, II, and IV with Level I being the highest designation. There are also designations for pediatric trauma centers designed to deliver life-saving care to young accident victims.
Where Can I Find More Information on Orange County’s Trauma Centers?
Note: Addresses below are the general hospital addresses, current as of early 2023. Emergency Departments and Trauma Centers may have different addresses or be located at areas of hospital campuses different than the addresses listed below.
UC, Irvine, Medical Center
Emergency Department: Level I Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
101 The City Drive South
Orange, CA 92868
https://www.ucihealth.org/medical-services/trauma-critical-care-surgery
Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, Mission Viejo
Emergency Department: Level II Trauma Center, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
27700 Medical Center Rd, Tower 1,
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
https://www.providence.org/locations/socal/mission-hospital-mission-viejo/trauma-center
Orange County Global Medical Center
Emergency Dept: Level II Trauma Center
1001 N. Tustin Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92705
https://orangecountyglobalmedicalcenter.com/services/
Children’s Hospital of Orange County
Emergency Department: Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
1201 W. La Veta Ave, Holmes Tower
Orange, CA 92868
https://www.choc.org/programs-services/emergency/trauma-center/
LBM: Long Beach Medical Center
Emergency Dept: Level II Trauma Center, Pediatric Level II Trauma Center
Victims in need of immediate care are sometimes sent to Long Beach Medical Center in Los Angeles County.
2801 Atlantic Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90806
https://www.memorialcare.org/long-beach-memorial
https://www.memorialcare.org/services/emergency-care/emergency-care-long-beach-memorial
In some cases, Orange County victims with severe injuries are sent to specialized hospitals in Los Angeles. You can visit our informational page to learn more about the Trauma Centers Available in Los Angeles County.
