As part of the largest provider of trauma services in New England, the BMC Trauma and Acute Care Surgery team is available 24/7 for patients in need of immediate surgical care due to injury or 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 state-of-the-art surgical intensive care unit. .cta2{background-color:#f4efd9;} @media (max-width:768px) { .ctaThumb{padding:15px;} .cta2{background-color:#fff;} } ### Trauma and Acute Care Surgery - [Contact Us](#contact-us) - [Treatments & Services](#treatments-services) - [Our Team](#our-team) - [Department News](#department-news) - [Research Overview](#research-overview) ## Contact Us [ 725 Albany St., Boston, MA 02118 3rd Floor Suite 3B BMC, Shapiro Center ](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/725+Albany+Street,+Boston,+MA) [617.414.4861](tel:617.414.4861) 24 Hours [ ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/bfc9329a-5a2c-47fb-a7a2-c64d0d17dfba/img_1611?io=transform:fill,width:300,height:200&format=jpg) ](/content/shapiro-center) ## Treatments & Services ### Acute Care Surgery New England’s largest trauma and emergency services provider, with skilled trauma doctors specializing in ER surgery for patients with critical injuries and urgent surgical needs. [Read more](/acute-care-trauma-surgery/acute-care-surgery) ### The Community Violence Response Team (CVRT) (OLD) 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. [Read more](/community-violence-response-team-OLD) ### Surgical Critical Care 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. [Read more](/acute-care-trauma-surgery/surgical-critical-care) ### Trauma Service at BMC Trauma care at Boston Medical Center has long been recognized as a resource by the professional community and everyday citizenry. [Read more](/acute-care-trauma-surgery/trauma-service-bmc) ## Our Team ### Acute Care and Trauma Surgeons ### [Tracey A. Dechert, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/tracey-dechert-md) Chief of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery ![Provider headshot - surgery department](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/25950276-1ecd-4ea2-a8e2-fa1f41b56c21/Dechert_Tracey-Fall-2018-jpg?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Noelle N. Saillant, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/noelle-n-saillant-md) Executive Vice Chair of Surgery ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5eb5d6e2-9356-4b4e-97e0-dda705b851b9/Noelle-Saillant_1?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Abraham E Jaffe, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/abraham-e-jaffe-md) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0923e907-6bad-4f83-bb47-05e33d5ccca8/Abraham-Jaffe-MD-Surgery-2?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Megan Janeway, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/megan-janeway-md) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/d7d09048-db2b-4a6f-83af-6830c3bd5de9/Megan-Janeway?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Danby Kang, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/danby-kang-md) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/efee7afb-9728-4bbd-9462-e522238de4f1/Danby-Kang_249_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Aaron P. Richman, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/aaron-p-richman-md) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/192a60ec-a950-42ee-b6bf-73917cdaf896/Richman_Aaron_MD_Surgery?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Sabrina E Sanchez, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sabrina-e-sanchez-md-mph) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/9c866dee-b948-4166-8f86-d6b42adc65aa/Sabrina-Sanchez?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Dane Scantling, DO, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/dane-scantling-do-mph) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/0b490d99-cade-4669-90f3-701dff73aae5/Dane-Scantling_1618_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Sheina Theodore, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/sheina-theodore-md) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/5b520869-0241-45dd-869c-a8ec78d74426/Sheina-Theodore_2?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Crisanto Torres, MD, MPH](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/crisanto-torres-md-mph) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/499174fd-4b9c-4cd9-8ed6-b862c4bdd047/Crisanto-Torres?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Kathryn E Twomey, MD](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/kathryn-e-twomey-md) Trauma Surgeon ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/163b08f0-42ee-4a95-905a-38081e6fd68a/Kathryn-Twomey-MD-Surgery?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Advanced Practice Providers ### [Rachel S. Adams, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/rachel-s-adams-pa-c) Physician Assistant ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/44075e73-1155-41d6-8d5e-8fae6f8b65e2/Rachel-Adams?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Astrid Garcia, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/astrid-garcia-pa-c) Physician Assistant ![Headshot of Astrid Garcia, MPAS, PA-C, Physician Assistant in the Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at BMC](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/c9799c78-ab65-48c6-a3aa-33416a1ddd05/Astrid-Garcia-MPAS-PA-C-2x3-crop?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jennifer F. Hichborn, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jennifer-f-hichborn-pa-c) Physician Assistant ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/75746228-337e-46a1-b644-38022f49f00e/Hichborn_Jennifer_PA_Ortho?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Laura Needham, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/laura-needham-pa-c) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8d584a78-cdfb-4545-98b9-c46b487e942b/Laura-Needham_707_2x3?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jami Ryan Pollard, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jami-ryan-pollard-pa-c) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/8ac9a3d7-d45d-4012-8580-c099fde85908/Jami-Pollard?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Jocelyn Nicole Ryan, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/jocelyn-nicole-ryan-pa-c) ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/2d7150b9-c40b-4f8c-98e9-8fd261d32325/Jocelyn-Ryan-Headshot?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### [Elise Wardell, PA-C](https://www.bmc.org/about-us/directory/doctor/elise-wardell-pa-c) Physician Assistant ![](https://assets.bmc.org/transform/e87a33d7-d588-456e-ab53-6f7ee9a4c529/Elise-Wardell-Headshot?io=transform:fill,width:333,height:500&format=jpg) ### Community Violence Response Team ### [Lisa Allee, MSW, LICSW](#) Director, Community Violence Response Team ![lisa](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Allee_Lisa.jpg?itok=YAxhv4iA) ### More About Me ![lisa](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Allee_Lisa.jpg?itok=YAxhv4iA)#### 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. Close Dialog ### [Timothy Munzert, MSW, LICSW](#) Clinical Director, Community Violence Response Team ![tim](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Timothy%20Munzert.jpg?itok=bNWwe5G0) ### More About Me ![tim](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Timothy%20Munzert.jpg?itok=bNWwe5G0)#### 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. Close Dialog ### [Brendan Attridge, MA, LMHC](#) Family Mental Health Clinician ![brendan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Brendan%20Attridge.jpg?itok=LASp39nc) ### More About Me ![brendan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Brendan%20Attridge.jpg?itok=LASp39nc)#### Brendan Attridge, MA, LMHC Family Mental Health Clinician Brendan Attridge received his master’s degree in mental health counseling from Lesley University and has experience in recovery services. Close Dialog ### [Robert Gatabazi, MA, LMCH](#) Family Mental Health Clinician ![rob](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Robert%20Gatabazi_970_1x1.jpg?itok=VWxiEQE_) ### More About Me ![rob](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Robert%20Gatabazi_970_1x1.jpg?itok=VWxiEQE_)#### Robert Gatabazi, MA, LMCH 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. Close Dialog ### [Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC](#) Family Mental Health Clinician ![victoria](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Victoria%20Izzo_407_1x1.jpg?itok=cipVN8bN) ### More About Me ![victoria](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Victoria%20Izzo_407_1x1.jpg?itok=cipVN8bN)#### Victoria Izzo, MA, LMHC Family Mental Health Clinician Close Dialog ### [Sathya Raghavan, MA, LMCH](#) Family Mental Health Clinician ![sathya](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Sathya%20Raghavan.jpg?itok=84E0XsGT) ### More About Me ![sathya](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Sathya%20Raghavan.jpg?itok=84E0XsGT)#### Sathya Raghavan, MA, LMCH 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. Close Dialog #### Additional Team Members **Julia Stergas, MPA** Community Outreach Case Manager/Family Advocate Phone: [617.414.5228](tel:617.414.5228) Email: ## Department News ### [Tracey Dechert Appointed Chief of Acute Care and Trauma Surgery at Boston Medical Center](https://www.bmc.org/news/tracey-dechert-appointed-chief-acute-care-and-trauma-surgery-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… Jun 06 ![Dr. Tracey Dechert](/sites/default/files/styles/image_620w/public/news-images/Dechert_Tracey-Fall%202018.jpg?itok=O-7JgZnT) ### [Whole Blood Transfusion Improves Survival During Traumatic Bleeding](https://www.bmc.org/news/whole-blood-transfusion-improves-survival-during-traumatic-bleeding) Significant bleeding due to traumatic injury is the number one cause of preventable deaths in the U.S., with the majority of deaths occurring within six hours. Emerging evidence suggests that the… ![News article icon](/themes/custom/bmc_base_theme/assets/images/placeholders/news.png) ## Research Overview The Sections of Acute Care & Trauma Surgery and Surgical Critical Care conduct [cutting-edge research](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/surgery/research/ "Department of Surgery: Surgical Research | Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine") 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.