Burn Center

UofL Hospital is home to the only dedicated adult Burn Center in the State of Kentucky, established in 1984. Our staff works as a multidisciplinary team to care for patients with chemical, electrical, flame/thermal and scald burns or complex wounds or skin conditions. We see 300-350 patients annually from all over the tri-state area. Our goal is to assist patients and families towards recovery and getting back to their life.

Our services

The Burn Unit offers a progressive program of therapy and rehabilitation for burn victims by working closely with UofL Physicians and hospital staff consisting of:

Trauma surgeons
Plastic surgeons
Registered nurses
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Burn technicians
Speech therapy
Social services
Psychiatry
Nutrition
Addictive medicine
Chaplaincy services

All staff is trained in critical care with Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS). Each nurse can care for all levels of acuity, from admission to discharge.

Outpatient Burn Clinic

Our Outpatient Burn Clinic is every Wednesday and is staffed by our Physical Therapist/Wound Specialist of 17 years. She is the only wound specialist in the state that focuses on burn care.

Referring information

UofL Hospital Burn Clinic
Located in the UofL Physicians Outpatient Center
401 E Chestnut St Suite 270
Louisville, KY 40202

Burn Clinic is on Wednesdays 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Offices Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
502-562-3457
Fax: 502-562-4030 with referring info

Referring information should include:

Face sheet with Patient information including phone number
Emergency room report and burn summary (what happened, type and size of burn, etc.)
Pain meds and dressing changes ordered

You can call during the week or fax this information and someone will get back with you, or call the patient directly if they have been discharged.

If you feel the patient should be transferred or have questions; please call the Access center at 1-502-562-8008 (you will be connected with the trauma physician on call).

Newly expanded Burn Center

In 2018, we opened our newly expanded burn unit, which was created to reflect our commitment to provide family-centered care and evidence-based practices.

Our Burn Center proudly offers:

Continued burn and wound care expertise we’ve been providing since 1984
Expanded state-of-the-art 16-bed unit to serve the needs of our community
Specially trained burn staff including the only physical therapist/certified wound therapist in the state of Kentucky
Patient rooms designed for a comfortable experience for both patients and families
Hydrotherapy room, which can accommodate patients on a stretcher to ensure quicker and better care
Specially designed unit with a soothing color palette and décor to create a comforting environment for our patients to heal
Ability to provide care through all levels of treatment up until discharge

Our goal is to assist patients and families towards recovery and getting back to their lives.

Family focus

The trauma of a burn injury is not only devastating to the patient but also to family members and caregivers. With this in mind, our new Burn Center was specially designed with areas for family members to relax, be comfortable and take a much-needed break as they help their loved ones in their recovery process.