Urgent Care Emergency Care Level 1 Trauma Center Blocker Burn Unit Back to Urgent, Emergency & Trauma Emergency Care Galveston Emergency Care Angleton Emergency Care League City Emergency Care Clear Lake Emergency Room – UTMB Health Galveston Campus The UTMB Emergency Department is a Level I Trauma Center, certified by the American College of Surgeons. We're here to give you the treatment you need, when you need it. UTMB’s Emergency Department is staffed 24/7 by physicians and registered nurses who are specially trained and certified in emergency medicine. The Emergency Department (ED) houses a wide range of equipment and offers patients access to advanced technology, such as CT scans and other diagnostic imaging. It is the only Level I Trauma Center in the region that is also an official American Burn Association Verified Burn Center. In addition, the Galveston Campus is certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. UTMB is recognized also by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® for quality patient care, nursing excellence and innovation in professional nursing practice. Magnet designation is considered the ultimate credential for high quality nursing. What to Expect When You Arrive at the ER When you arrive for treatment at the Emergency Department, your condition is evaluated by a nurse. The Emergency Department physician may order tests necessary to diagnose your condition (laboratory, X-rays, etc.), and if you need specialty treatment, one of our consulting specialists will be called.Please be prepared to provide pertinent information about your medical history, including: Medicines you are takingAllergiesA summary of your past illnesses, injuries and surgeries.This information allows our medical team to give you appropriate treatment. Directions & Visitor Information DirectionsThe Emergency Department is on the UTMB Campus, on the east end of Galveston Island. Access to the facility is off Harborside Drive. ParkingParking is available in the adjacent garage. Patients may be dropped off on the elevated ramp by the entrance; however, absolutely no parking is allowed in the ramp area, which is also used by ambulances and aircraft.Visitation GuidelinesSpace limitations require that only one family member or primary support person can accompany the patient to the treatment room. When in the patient care area, visitors are asked to always remain at the patient's bedside. With your consent, our staff will make every effort to keep family members and friends informed of your condition and treatment.Guests & Visitors Guide Campus Bird Maps Galveston Campus Emergency Room Facts & Figures Visits: Greater than 45,000 visits in FY2016Approximately 25% of patients are admittedAverage service delivery time: Less than 10 minutesFacility:90,000 square feetNumber of trauma bays: 7Patient rooms: 30Specialty care rooms: 10Minor emergency area rooms: 5-7Treatment overflow rooms: 9Number of helipads: 3State-of-the-art decontamination areas6 Bed Biocontainment UnitFixed-air isolation room (Under Construction)Designated Forensic Nursing ProgramUTMB Health is a designated Ebola Treatment Center Programs & Services Faculty & Staff PROVIDERS Mileski, William William Mileski, MD ED Medical Director & Chief of Trauma Wade, Christine Christine Wade, RN, MSN, CEN ED Nursing Director Kaale, Robert Robert Kaale, MD, FACEP ED Medical Director Cruz, Pamela Pamela Cruz, MSN, RN, TCRN ED Nurse Manager Rumph, Gregory Gregory Rumph, MD, FACEP Associate Medical Director Bland, Teah Teah Bland, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN ED Assistant Nurse Manager Ahmad, Samir Samir Ahmad, MD Director of Rapid Decision Unit Grimm-Mapp, Diana Diana Grimm-Mapp, RN, BSN, CEN, TCRN Trauma Program Director McGrew, Carly Carly McGrew, LMSW ED Social Work Team Leader Loewen, Nellie Nellie Loewen, RN, CA-CP SANE, SANE-A ED Forensic Nurse Team Coordinator Find a Physician Find a Location Find Health Care Make an Appointment Access myChart Galveston Campus Emergency Room Locations Emergency Room, Galveston Level 1 Trauma Center 901 Harborside Drive Open 24hrs Please park in UTMB Public Garage 2 (409) 772-1191 Website