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Trauma Services

Region's Only Level II Trauma Center

logosMary Washington Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center in the State of Virginia and therefore a part of the network of trauma care in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We serve the Rappahannock Region (REMS), including the city of Fredericksburg, and Spotsylvania, Stafford, Caroline, King George, Fauquier, Culpeper, Orange, and Westmoreland counties.

As a Level II Trauma Center we initiate definitive care for all injured patients including 24-hour immediate coverage by general surgeons, as well as coverage by the specialties of orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology and critical care. Our patients with critical injuries are continually supported and cared for by highly experienced trauma care experts using the latest in life-saving equipment and technology.

Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Services Team manages injuries that occur from the following and more:

  • Motor vehicle crashes
  • Pedestrian injuries
  • Falls
  • Motorcycle crashes
  • Bicycle crashes
  • Sports injuries
  • Stab wounds

We provide comprehensive care, caring for you from initial injury through to your recovery. In certain situations, Mary Washington Hospital Trauma Center may need to send patients for specialized care when the injury involves significant burns, or involves children with complex injuries.

Our Team of Trauma Experts

The Trauma Center team includes surgeons who are board-certified in trauma and who have advanced training and certification in trauma and critical care. Our staff also includes registered nurses and technicians specializing in trauma injuries, radiologists, anesthesiologists, rehabilitation, respiratory therapists and specialists in neurosurgical, orthopedic, cardiac, and related fields.

Meet our team

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Partnerships

Regional emergency medical services (EMS) partnerships for pre-hospital trauma care include Rappahannock EMS (REMS), air flight medical companies, area fire and safety agencies, and state and local law enforcement. These strategic partnerships play vital roles in supporting the infrastructure for our trauma center.

Stop the Bleed® Training


Through our STOP THE BLEED® course, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening
bleeding and intervene effectively. The person next to a bleeding victim may be the one who’s most likely to save him or her. Take the course and become empowered to make a life-or-death difference when a bleeding emergency occurs.
For more information about educational opportunities or presentations, please contact Mary Washington Trauma Services office at 540.741.2855.

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