Emergency Department Information Guide
Telephone: 718-630-7185
In 2004, Lutheran Medical Center opened its newly designed and expanded Emergency Department to increase services and provide a more comfortable environment for both patients and family members. The department is staffed by a multilingual, diverse team of highly trained physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and social workers, who work closely with trauma surgeons and stroke specialists.
As one of the busiest emergency departments in Brooklyn, Lutheran treats more than 50,000 patients a year. In partnership with New York City's 911 response system, our cadre of experienced EMTs and paramedics respond 24 hours a day to more than 17,000 patients annually.
Lutheran's Level One Trauma Center, with expert trauma surgeons on call around the clock, treat more than 130 critically ill trauma patients each month. On average, the Trauma Center sees more than 1,400 patients a year making it the third busiest trauma center in the New York City area.
Lutheran is also a New York State designated regional Stroke Center, treating hundreds of stroke victims annually. Earning designation as a stroke center means that Lutheran has the advanced technology and highly trained staff needed to diagnose and treat stroke quickly. The staff has demonstrated its ability to respond, diagnose and treat stroke patients within the recommended three-hour time frame from the onset of stroke symptoms. Treatment occurring within three hours of time can save lives and helps to reduce long-term disability.
As part of the Emergency Department redesign, a communication service has been implemented to assist private physicians and clinics with continuity of patient care throughout a patient's Emergency Department visit. More importantly, patient liaisons are available to help families and patients throughout their emergency room visit. Click on "Find a Physician" to make an appointment with one of our specialists.
Bonnie Simmons, D.O., Chair of Emergency Medicine and Medical Director of Prehospital Care
