Advanced, Compassionate Burn Care for the Tri-State Region
Burns are complex injuries that require highly specialized, coordinated care. The Temple Burn Center — a Verified Burn Center recognized by both the American Burn Association (ABA) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS) — serves patients across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware with decades of experience, a multidisciplinary team, and a compassionate approach to recovery.
Comprehensive Care from Injury Through Recovery
Temple’s 10-bed Burn Center brings together a skilled and collaborative team of surgeons, burn nurses, technicians, physical, occupational and respiratory therapists, psychologists, and nutritionists — all experienced in every phase of burn care, from emergency treatment and reconstructive surgery to long-term rehabilitation and recovery.
As one of the region’s only Verified Burn Centers within a Level 1 trauma hospital, Temple offers patients immediate access to lifesaving trauma and critical care expertise, ensuring the highest standards of safety and outcomes.
A Regional Leader for More Than Two Decades
For over 20 years, the Temple Burn Center has been a trusted leader in burn care and was the first in Philadelphia to be located at an academic medical center. Each year, the center cares for hundreds of inpatients and outpatients — more than any other program in the region — providing advanced care to patients across the tri-state area.
Research-Driven Innovation in Burn Medicine
Temple’s burn specialists are actively engaged in research and clinical trials, helping to develop and test new technologies, therapies, and approaches that improve outcomes for patients with severe burns. Led by Lisa Rae, MD, FACS, a fellowship-trained expert in burn surgery, trauma, and critical care, the team continuously advances the field through innovation, collaboration, and education — ensuring every patient receives the most advanced, evidence-based care available.
Verified Burn Center Experts
Why does it matter that we are a verified burn center? The American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons designed a rigorous review program that ensures verified centers offer the best care for their patients. This includes the whole patient experience from the time of the injury through rehabilitation.
