Shock Trauma

The Nation's First and Only Integrated Trauma Hospital

Dr. R Adams Cowley is considered the pioneer of trauma care and gave the world the concept of the Golden Hour.

The R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center is dedicated to treating the critically sick and severely injured and employing groundbreaking research and innovative medical procedures with one goal in mind -- saving lives.

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Shock Trauma News

• Support the Nomination of R Adams Cowley for the Presidential Medal of Freedom 08.19.13
• Shock Trauma Founder R Adams Cowley Nominated for Congressional Gold Medal 07.22.13
• University of Maryland Face Transplant Patient Shares His Personal Story 06.28.13
• UM Study: Outcomes for Traumatic Injury in Patients With Organ Transplants no Worse Than Non-Transplant Patients 06.10.13
• University of Maryland Doctors Selected as Super Doctors® 05.16.13

Information for Friends and Family

Have a friend or family member being treated at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center? This section has everything you need to know before you head over.

• Parking
• Phone numbers
• Directions
• Visiting hours
• Hotels
• Flowers/cards

Transferring Patients

To transfer a patient please call 410-328-1234. Your call will be answered by our Critical Care Transfer Coordinators at Maryland ExpressCare. This number is for referring physicians only.

Trauma Survivors Network

Trauma Survivor? Find the resources and support you may need during the recovery of a traumatic injury. We are here to help.