Burn center in Augusta, Georgia

The Joseph M. Still Burn Center is a 113-bed hospital unit that treats thousands of patients with severe burns every year. As the nation's largest burn center and third largest in the world, patients from all over the country have trusted us with their burn treatment.

For over 30 years, our burn specialists have collaborated across specialties to quickly evaluate and treat burns and wounds, including electrical and chemical burns. In addition, our Level II Trauma Center is ready to provide care for traumatic wounds. We offer both adult and pediatric care, as well as robust inpatient and outpatient therapy to assist in your recovery.

To learn more about our world-renowned burn care, please call us at (855) 863-9595.

Conditions treated at our burn center

At the Joseph M. Still Burn Center, our experienced burn specialists treat a range of burns and burn-related conditions, both simple and complex. Our extensive training and leading-edge technology allows us to guide you through the recovery process with compassion and care. Some of the conditions we treat include:

  • Chemical burns
  • Electrical burns
  • Friction burns/Road and crash-related burns
  • Frostbite
  • Inhalation burns
  • Radiation burns
  • Thermal burns
  • Hand and extremity injuries
  • Complex/traumatic injuries
  • Crush injuries
  • Degloving
  • Limb loss
  • Peripheral nerve injuries
  • Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • Dive complications
  • Slow or non-healing wounds
  • Diabetic wounds
  • Fournier's gangrene
  • Necrotizing fasciitis
  • Necrotizing soft tissue diseases
  • Skin sloughing disorders
  • Staphylococcal scalding skin syndrome
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

Burn center services and treatments

Our burn center not only offers medical and surgical treatments but also support for our patients, their families and our community. Some of the additional services we provide include:

  • Burn prevention educational initiatives
  • Hyperbaric medicine
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Pediatric burn care
  • Plastic and reconstructive surgery
  • Rehabilitation, including physical therapy, outpatient therapy and SLP(??)
  • Skin healing products
  • Support for patients' family members throughout hospital treatment

Pediatric burn care

The scars left after a burn accident can cause issues with normal movement, so we pay extra attention when treating burns in our littlest patients, whose bones may still be growing. We are dedicated to close, personal monitoring for all of our pediatric patients, and offer special nutritional plans to make certain the kids in our care have the amount of calories they need as they recover. Our pediatric burn specialists work closely together to monitor your child's skin regrowth.

Our burn center specialists

The medical professionals at our burn unit are dedicated to understanding your condition and providing the most comprehensive treatment plan. We collaborate across multiple disciplines to make sure you are able to receive the care you need. Throughout your time at the burn center, you may receive services from:

  • Burn technicians
  • Case managers
  • Certified wound specialists
  • Dietitians
  • Licensed practical nurses
  • Nurse practitioners
  • Occupational therapists
  • Pharmacists
  • Physical therapists
  • Physician assistants
  • Radiologists
  • Registered nurses
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Social workers
  • Surgeons

The Burn Foundation of America

Dr. Joseph M. Still founded The Burn Foundation of America to help patients and families being treated at our burn center. The foundation provides many free services to support you and your loved ones, including:

  • Anti-scarring garments
  • Daily meals
  • Lodging at the Jeffrey Vaden Chavis House, on the campus of Doctors Hospital
  • Medications
  • Transportation

About the Jeffrey Vaden Chavis House

Recovering from a burn or wound can be a lengthy process, sometimes taking up to ten weeks. The Burn Foundation of America offers a residence on the campus of Doctors Hospital where your loved ones can stay free of charge during burn or wound treatments and recovery. Some of the amenities include:

  • Family room with TV
  • Kitchen for warming up food
  • One hot meal daily for burn victim families
  • Accommodations for up to 50 people
  • Washer and dryer

Community outreach

The Joseph M. Still Burn Center coordinates educational and community outreach programs. We offer professional training programs and promote fire prevention awareness to communities worldwide. For more information, call (855) 863-9595.

The Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is recognized by the Georgia Department of Public Health as a Designated Burn Center. The American Burn Association (ABA) identifies us as a Verified Burn Center. Additionally, Doctors Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center designated by the American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma.

Recognition


The Joseph M. Still Burn Center at Doctors Hospital is recognized by the Georgia Department of Public Health as a Designated Burn Center. The American Burn Association (ABA) identifies us as a Verified Burn Center. Additionally, Doctors Hospital is a Level II Trauma Center designated by the American College of Surgeons' Committee on Trauma.