Saint Francis Emergency Department

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Southeast Missouri’s Only Level III Emergency and Trauma Center

The Emergency and Trauma Center at Saint Francis Medical Center is the only state-designated Level III emergency and trauma center in southeast Missouri, caring for nearly 38,000 patients annually. The Center was formally named the Gene E. Huckstep Emergency/Trauma Center in recognition of a long-term chairman of our board of directors.

To earn the designation of Level III Trauma Center by the state of Missouri, Saint Francis passed a rigorous comprehensive quality assessment and demonstrated the ability to provide:

  • 24-hour immediate coverage by emergency medicine physicians
  • Prompt availability of general surgeons and anesthesiologists
  • Transfer agreements for patients requiring more comprehensive care at a Level I or Level II Trauma Center
  • Continuing education for trauma center nurses and personnel

Our emergency and trauma center is a state-of-the-art facility with 32 patient rooms, including:

  • 26 private treatment rooms with direct access to bathrooms
  • 3 trauma rooms
  • 2 triage rooms
  • 1 special procedures room
  • Specially designated children’s exam areas and equipment specifically tailored to treat children of all ages
  • Senior-friendly accommodations such as, thicker mattresses, higher chairs, large-print forms, guardrails and nonskid flooring to enhance comfort and encourage a speedy return to the highest quality of life

More information on Emergency & Trauma Services

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Reviews for Saint Francis Emergency Department
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This is a heart of gold great doctor. Please don't ever lose that quality!... You are a rare treasure. Most doctors do the bare minimum but this one is truly different... I wish more doctors was actual healers like this guy!

I had an ER visit for a neck injury. I was pretty scared. Taylor helped me stay calm, walked me through all the tests she was ordering and why, kept me updated, and explained my results thoroughly. She also explained the specific symptoms to pay attention to and was so kind and patient during my entire appointment. I did wait in the ER lobby for almost 4 hours. I appreciated she was both efficient and quick when I finally made it to the back. She and the nurse, Julie R, were a great team. I felt heard, safe, and cared for appropriately. Thanks Taylor and Julie!

Went into emergency room with fear and confusing symptoms, Dr. Beran went right to work comforting me and running tests with results that gave insight into some of my medical issues. Felt so grateful to be treated by him, and St. Francis Hospital is lucky to have him on staff, he is outstanding!! Best doctor ever!

I accompanied my mom in the ER at St Francis, Cape Girardeau. Dr Killen was her ER doctor. I was very impressed by his attention and mannerism (I had many questions) and his patience as we discussed her health history & my concerns regarding recent changes I have noticed in her behavior and health. He was very thorough & also took him time to carefully explain and answer all of our concerns. I feel like she received excellent care (above and beyond) from Dr Killen & the ER staff. I am very pleased with the care we received & would highly recommend St Francis hospital. Thank you!

Excellent care. Timely visit. Good referral.

I had right sided facial paralysis that occurred over the course of an afternoon. Dr. Blake and team were extremely attentive, kind, and quick at getting to a proper diagnosis. I am an employee at SFMC and I felt as if I was well cared for as one of “the family”. Dr Blake led the team and personally started my IV fluids when it felt like I was going to pass out.. He did this while alleviating my anxiety during a very stressful and scary time.. I am very grateful to everyone that helped out during my one night stay.. I would also like to thank Amy Parenteau, Brooke, Fred from respiratory and the RN’s who I don’t know their names that helped out in the ER that evening .

My husband saw Dr Blake in the ER yesterday. He listened well, explained the prognosis and made sure that we understood and didn't have anymore questions before we left. We will definitely be back to St Francis ER with any future needs. Overall a great experience and helpful, friendly and professional staff.

Dr. Blake saw my husband, Fred French, on Oct. 4. He was very matter of fact with my husbands back issue, but decided to do another CT Scan. After Dr. Blake saw the scan, he told my husband that he needed to go to St. Louis to one of the big hospitals for surgery. We gave him the ok to find one that would take my husband and found an ambulance to take him immediately to St Louis University Medical Center. They took him in and did an MRI at 1:45 AM and he was in surgery by 11:00 AM on the 5th of October. He now has two rods and 6 Screws in his back and is doing inpatient Rehab! Thank You Dr. Blake for being so helpful on our back situation. Your help was greatly appreciated! Fred French Family

Dr. Cox gave me much needed pain medication for post-stroke pain in my left side.

He was super nice an he told me everything what was going on and he cared about what was going and if I come back to the hostpial I would have him has a doctor

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211 Saint Francis Drive

Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

573-331-3000
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