Your Medical Team for Burns at University of Colorado Hospital

Burn patients have many complex needs. What makes our approach effective is that physicians and nurses from many related specialties form a team to understand and treat each special patient and each patient's special circumstances. Each team is made up of:

Burn Specialists

Surgeons – a medical doctor with education and training in diagnosing and providing surgical care.

Registered nurse – graduated from a formal nursing education program and is licensed by the state of Colorado.

Burn technician – specially trained in treating burn wounds

Psychiatrist – a board-certified medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders.

Pharmacist – has a doctorate degree in the science of medication.

Other Burn Staff

Social workers – help individuals ensure their personal well being and provide the resources for people to get the help they need, by assessing all aspects of their life and culture.

Case workers – help patients by coordinating services and other needs

Nutritionists – health professionals with special training in nutrition. They help patients determine the best dietary choices for better health.

Physical therapists – a licensed health care professional who use a variety of tools to help patients improve mobility.

Occupational therapists – a health professional trained to help people improve their ability to do daily tasks.