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Bothin Burn Center

(415) 353-6255

Burns can affect every organ, as well as your ability to function physically and socially. The burn team at UCSF Health Saint Francis Hospital's Bothin Burn Center treats each patient with a holistic approach, treating burns from critical care through rehabilitation.

Quality Burn Care

The Bothin Burn Center is an American Burn Association Verified Burn Center. The Center provides burn treatment to more than 500 burn victims every year and their stories are amazing.

The 16-bed intensive care burn unit, the largest in northern California, is an isolation unit with an independent ventilating system to minimize the risk of outside contamination and maintain strict room temperature and humidity control. The Center has its own fully equipped operating room, state-of-the-art life support and monitoring equipment, and ultrasonic hydrotherapy for bathing wounds.

More About Our Center

The Center is family friendly, with dedicated pediatric treatment rooms and play area, as well as the Nash Family Day Room to help all family members, young and old, feel comfortable and cared for. Visiting patients is an important part of healing. Learn more about the patient visiting guidelines for the Bothin Burn Center.

We also have an outpatient burn clinic located adjacent to the Center, where treatment of minor burns is provided Monday through Friday by appointment.

State-of-the-art Healing Environment

  • 16-bed unit - the largest burn center in northern California
  • Advanced life support and monitoring equipment
  • Dedicated burn center surgical suite
  • Dedicated pediatric treatment rooms and play area
  • Nash Family Day Room
  • Outpatient burn clinic
  • Ultrasonic hydrotherapy bathing unit

We invite family and friends to visit between 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., and to adhere to the instructions below in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

The Burn Center Team

Our team of burn experts includes plastic surgeons, registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, dietitians, psychiatrists, case managers, pharmacists and art and play therapists. All personnel are highly trained to meet the complex needs of burn patients from critical care through rehabilitation.

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    Burn Safety Facts

    At the Bothin Burn Center, we can help by helping you avoid burns and how to treat a burn should one occur.

    Visiting Guidelines

    Because a burn is a very serious condition, we have some strict guidelines to protect the health and wellness of your loved one.

    Fire Safety & Prevention

    Because a fire can happen when you least expect it, plan for safety in advance.

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