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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is the first and only hospital in New Jersey to be verified as both an Adult and Pediatric Level I Trauma Center. Treating complex orthopedic injuries or a life-threatening situations. Featuring a multidisciplinary trauma team equipped with the expertise and resources to provide optimal outcomes.
Achieving Level I verification signifies that our center meets stringent criteria, including 24/7 availability of specialized surgeons, advanced diagnostic equipment, and dedicated trauma teams ready to respond at a moment's notice. This verification is issued by the Verification Review Committee (VRC), an ad hoc committee of the Committee on Trauma (COT) of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
Accreditations and Specialties
- Level I Adult Trauma Center
- Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- ATLS Certified

Nasim Ahmed MD, MBA, FACS
Surgical Critical Care
Chief of Trauma & Medical Director of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care

Joyce Bonitz MD, FACS
Surgical Critical Care

James Botta, MD, FACS
Surgical Critical Care

Constantine Bulauitan, MD, FACS
Surgical Critical Care

Michael Knight, MD, FACS
Surgical Critical Care

Abimbola Pratt, MD, FACS
Surgical Critical Care

Seung Hoon Shin, MD, FACS
Surgical Critical Care

Victoriya Staab, MD, FACS, FAAP
Pediatric General Surgery

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Trauma Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have questions about our Trauma Center, you're not alone—this FAQ section addresses the most common inquiries we receive from patients and their families.