NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk achieves Level 2 Adult Trauma Center verification milestone

After significant investment and preparation, the Trauma Center at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has been verified as a Level 2 Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS), meaning the hospital is equipped to care for all adult trauma patients, regardless of severity. This milestone represents a major expansion of acute care services, designed to meet the growing needs of both the hospital and the communities it serves throughout Suffolk County.

This milestone recognizes the dedication of our staff and affirms our enhanced capabilities to deliver the full spectrum of adult trauma care to our patients. Community members and our local EMS partners can feel confident knowing the highest-quality emergency care is available nearby when it's needed most."

Marc S. Adler, MD, senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk

ACS-verified Level 2 Trauma Centers must meet the essential criteria that ensure trauma care capability and the highest level of institutional performance, including the following:

• 24/7 support by general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, radiologists, interventional radiologists, urologists, and advanced practice providers, among others
• trauma injury prevention and continuing education programs for staff and the community, including Stop the Bleed and senior falls prevention programs
• comprehensive quality assessment program

The journey to becoming a Level 2 Adult Trauma Center began in April 2024, when the hospital submitted its application to elevate its trauma center verification from Level 3 with the ACS and the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH). In October 2024, the hospital was designated by the NYS DOH as a Provisional Level 2 Adult Trauma Center, while awaiting verification by the ACS. In July 2025, the ACS conducted a comprehensive review of the hospital's capabilities and performance. After the review, the ACS verified the hospital's Level 2 status and commended the hospital for its multidisciplinary approach, its robust injury prevention and outreach programs, and its ability to deliver comprehensive trauma care to patients.