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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Melanie R. Smalley, MS APRN, CNP

Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
I like being a calming and informative presence for my patients.
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Michaela West

Michaela A. West, MD, PhD, FACS, FCCM

General Surgery, Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I want all of my patients to receive the very best care possible.
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Joseph Farhat, MD, FACS

Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
I aim to provide up-to-date and high-quality care for patients.
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Casey Groskreutz

Casey Groskreutz, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC

Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
I believe in treating patients as a whole person, guided by compassion and clinical evidence.
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Hagen Nelson

Hagen R. Nelson, PA-C

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
My goal is to provide care that is focused and tailored to each individual patient.
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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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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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Katelyn Holmquist

Katelyn C. Holmquist, DNP, APRN, CNP

Orthopedics: Trauma & Joint
I endeavor to give patients the tools to feel informed and empowered in their care.
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Todd Costantini

Todd W. Costantini, MD, FACS

Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
I am committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care.
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Sarah Lippert

Sarah Lippert, MD, FACS

General Surgery, Bariatric Weight Loss Surgery, Trauma
I enjoy being able to help people every day.
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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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Niloo Krueger

Niloo K. Krueger, MD

Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
Being a surgeon is a calling to serve my patients where their needs are greatest.
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Virgie Wolfe

Virgie Wolfe, MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG

Trauma, Surgical Critical Care
I partner with individuals to address the physical, emotional and social dimensions of their health.
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Margaret Jacobson

Margaret Jacobson, PA-C

Trauma
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.
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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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Kati Hromatka

Kati Hromatka, MD, FACS

Trauma, General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
I aim to be your favorite surgeon you wish you never needed to meet.
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