Surgical Services & Level I Trauma Center

Erlanger offers comprehensive surgical services you’d expect from the seventh largest public health system in the country. As the region’s only Level I Trauma Center, we are trained and equipped to handle the area’s most complex surgical cases. And this depth of expertise also allows Erlanger to offer a broad range of elective procedures as well as the latest inpatient and outpatient interventions – all with an unparalleled focus on safety, positive outcomes, and fast recovery. Our surgical services stand apart with:

Minimally Invasive Techniques – Technological advancements like the da Vinci Si and Xxi surgical systems are taking minimally invasive procedures to the next level, dramatically reducing hospitalization and recovery times.
Around-the-Clock Availability – No other surgical center in our region gives you the assurance of trauma, general and pediatric surgeons on duty 24/7.
Unmatched Facilities – Our system includes more than 40 state-of-the-art surgical suites in four locations, including the region’s only custom-designed pediatric operating rooms at Children’s Hospital, as well as the region's only dedicated orthopaedic and opthalmic ORs.
Academic Focus – As a campus of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Erlanger is among the elite 6% of all medical centers proven to provide higher standards and better outcomes.