With expertise in both adult and pediatric trauma and as a regional referral center, Boston Medical Center (BMC) is the largest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England.
The BMC Trauma Center has a reputation as one of the country's finest centers. Verified by the American College of Surgeons as a Level I adult trauma center, BMC provides the highest level of care to patients with serious, life-threatening injuries.
The Acute Care and Trauma Surgery team is available 24/7 for patients in need of immediate surgical care due to injury and for those experiencing urgent surgical emergencies because of illness. Surgeons, advanced practice providers, critical care nurses, and other skilled staff work together to deliver exceptional care to our patients across the care continuum, from the Emergency Department to the outpatient clinic. Department members also care for patients in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Surgical Intensive Care Unit, which admits more than 1,500 patients annually.
In addition, the department is engaged in a wide variety of research projects. Areas of interest include gene regulation after injury, effects of mechanical force on wound healing, the effect of mechanical ventilation on traumatic brain injury, the repair of complex abdominal wounds after trauma and acute care surgery, and examining the impact that social determinants of health have on trauma and trauma-related care.
For additional information about the Department of Surgery and the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Surgery Residency Program, please visit the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Department of Surgery website.
Note: Boston Medical Center also has clinicians dedicated to providing individual and family counseling services to survivors of violence and family members who have been impacted by violence. Visit the Community Violence Response Team (CVRT) website to learn more about this program.
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Treatments & Services
Acute Care Surgery has been a long-standing and integral component of the care at Boston Medical Center. The Sections of Acute Care & Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care are flagship programs at the hospital and internationally recognized centers of excellence.
Boston Medical Center has clinicians dedicated to providing individual and family counseling services to survivors of violence and family members who have been impacted by violence. In addition, we have case management and family advocacy services to provide additional support and assistance. All services are non-insurance based and are free to the clients and their families.
Surgical Critical Care encompasses comprehensive care for critically ill surgical and trauma patients, all of whom have undergone highly complex surgical procedures or are being treated for severe illness, demand close monitoring, and require the highest level of care.
Trauma care at Boston Medical Center has long been recognized as a resource by the professional community and everyday citizenry.
Our Team
Acute Care and Trauma Surgeons
Tracey A. Dechert, MD
Abraham E Jaffe, MD
Megan Janeway, MD
Danby Kang, MD
Aaron P. Richman, MD
Noelle N. Saillant, MD
Sabrina E Sanchez, MD, MPH
Dane Scantling, DO, MPH
Sheina Theodore, MD
Crisanto Torres, MD, MPH
Kathryn E Twomey, MD
Community Violence Response Team
Lisa Allee, MSW, LICSW
Director, Community Violence Response Team
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Lisa Allee, MSW, LICSW
Director, Community Violence Response Team
Lisa Allee has been Director of the Community Violence Response Team since 2011. She is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Ms. Allee received her undergraduate degree in psychology from Northeastern University and holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. Through her research, published in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals, and numerous regional and national presentations, she has expanded Boston Medical Center’s reputation as a leader in trauma-informed care for victims and families who experience interpersonal violence.
Timothy Munzert, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Director, Community Violence Response Team
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Timothy Munzert, MSW, LICSW
Clinical Director, Community Violence Response Team
Timothy Munzert is a licensed clinical social worker who received his master’s degree in social work from Salem State University. He has more than 15 years of experience in victim services.
Brendan Attridge, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Brendan Attridge, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Brendan Attridge received his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Lesley University and has experience in recovery services.
Robert Gatabazi, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Robert Gatabazi, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Robert Gatabazi holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. He joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023.
Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
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Sathya Raghavan, MA
Family Mental Health Clinician
Sathya Raghavan joined the Community Violence Response Team in 2023. She holds a master’s degree in mental health counseling from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. She is dedicated to serving those impacted by violence and provides bilingual therapeutic services to serve the Latino community.
Julia Stergas, MPA
Community Outreach Case Manager/Family Advocate
Phone: 617-414-5228
E-mail: julia.stergas@bmc.org
Department News
Tracey Dechert Appointed Chief of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery at Boston Medical Center
BOSTON – Tracey Dechert, MD, FACS has been appointed Chief of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and will assume her new role on July 1. Dechert is believed to be the first…
Whole Blood Transfusion Improves Survival During Traumatic Bleeding
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Research Overview
The Sections of Acute Care & Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, conduct cutting-edge research in areas that include hemorrhage control, trauma surgery outcomes, surgical equity, surgical palliative care, firearm violence, community-based violence prevention, and long-term quality of life after trauma.
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