Trauma Care

Trauma isn’t just what happens at the scene of the accident or in the critical moments you spend in the emergency room. Our comprehensive trauma team becomes your co-pilot through your healing journey, from the time of your injury until you return to your life.

Trauma care team members

Why choose North Memorial Health?

North – Robbinsdale Hospital is verified as a Level I Adult Trauma Center and North – Maple Grove Hospital is a Level IV Trauma Center. The same Emergency Department providers work at both hospitals so we can easily collaborate and coordinate your care.

Kirk's family

Kirk was involved in a traumatic diving accident and required critical care fast. After being airlifted to North – Robbinsdale Hospital, the trauma team’s expertise and coordinated response ensured Kirk received the acute care he needed.

Kirk's story

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See what our patients have to say

“I am awestruck by the mantra that must be going on at North – Robbinsdale Hospital. The care felt so genuine from the Trauma ICU and the Trauma floor, providers, and everyone we encountered.”
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“I can’t thank you enough for employing such a great Trauma Team and running such a fine hospital where we know we will receive the best care.”
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Care team

Our highly trained experts empower you with the knowledge and the support you need to get the healthcare you want.

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Ria Foslien

Ria Foslien, APRN, ACNPC-AG, RNFA

Emergency General Surgery
My goal is to provide high-quality and compassionate care to individuals.
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Courtney Olek

Courtney Olek, MSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, CCRN-CSC, CFRN

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I value working together to identify goals of care that ensure functionality and quality of life.
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Allison Key

Allison Key, PA-C

Trauma
I strive to provide personalized, compassionate care, honoring individual goals for treatment and quality-of-life.
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Matthew Kissner

Matthew K. Kissner, MD, FACS

General Surgery, Trauma
I am dedicated to providing an excellent care experience in the full range of general surgery.
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Michael Czeiska

Michael Czeiska, PA-C

Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
I strive to provide evidence-based, empathetic care to all individuals.
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Emilie Ward, APRN, CNP

Emilie Ward, APRN, CNP

Trauma
I believe in delivering personalized care with compassion and respect.
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Melanie R. Smalley, MS APRN, CNP

Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
I like being a calming and informative presence for my patients.
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Benjamin Ranstrom, DNP, APRN

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I want to provide evidence-based, excellent care to my community.
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Ehren Rudolph, MD, PhD

Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
I strive to provide compassionate care for my patients through the most current and evidence-based surgical practices.
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Cassondra Hoffman

Cassondra Hoffman, PA-C

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I strive to provide evidenced-based, compassionate, patient-focused care.
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Jonathan Gipson

Jonathan C. Gipson, MD, FACS

Trauma, Acute Care, General Surgery and Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery
I aim to step in and intervene in my patients’ moments of greatest need to restore their health.
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Mel Thorson

Melissa AL Thorson, MS APRN, CCNS, CCRN

Trauma
I’m privileged to help patients and families navigate the health care system after unexpected injury.
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Caitlin Bennett Ward, MPH, PA-C

Caitlin Bennett Ward, MPH, PA-C

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I practice holistic, customer-centered, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based care.
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Cassie Whitaker, PA-C

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I strive to deliver exceptional care to my patients and their families.
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Emma Jones

Emma K. Jones, MD

Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
I believe that every patient deserves optimal, evidence-based care delivered with empathy.
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