Riley Hospital for Children in downtown Indianapolis has been verified by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center since 1993. With an in-house pediatric trauma team available 24/7, your child will receive the highest level of care in a center specifically designed for children with traumatic injuries.
As part of the state’s largest and most skilled pediatric health system, Riley Children's Health provides leading-edge medicine and patient-centered care.
Trauma Services
Riley Children's commitment to comprehensive trauma care extends throughout the entire hospital. Pediatric trauma surgeons, as well as pediatric specialists in emergency medicine, critical care, radiology and anesthesia, are available at all times. Patients benefit from immediate access to the most highly qualified experts, with specialists from every field of pediatric medicine and surgery in house or on call.
Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
Riley Hospital is one of a select number of children’s hospitals in the country verified as a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center by the ACS and has held this designation since 1993. Our pediatric trauma center meets or exceeds the rigorous standards set by the ACS. An on-site review every three years verifies our center's quality. Participation in this elite group of trauma centers keeps our team on the leading edge of trauma care practices and helps us meet the unique needs of children with traumatic injuries.
Injury Prevention
The impact of the Trauma Department at Riley Children's extends across Indiana. We work to educate providers and communities throughout the region to prevent accidents before they happen through our Injury Prevention Program.
Conditions & Services
Services Offered
Below are some, but not all, of the services provided at Riley Children's. If you have a question about a specific service that is not listed here, please contact our department.
Related Programs & Departments
Related Programs & Departments
We provide multispecialty care for a number of conditions. Below are links to our related programs & departments.
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Health Professionals
For Health Professionals
As Indiana's longest-standing Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, you can be confident that your patient will receive highly skilled clinical care through the Trauma Department at Riley Children's. To transfer a patient to Riley Children's, please contact our 24/7 Transfer Center at 877.247.1177.