Burns are unique and complex, making them one of the most severe forms of trauma. Treatment must be multidisciplinary and extend from the time of injury through a patient’s recovery and rehabilitation.

The Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center at Eskenazi Health is among the leading burn centers in the country, combining intensive patient-centered care with the most advanced medical techniques and equipment available. It is verified by the American College of Surgeons and the American Burn Association and is the first verified adult burn center in Indiana.

Located on the fourth floor of the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital, the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center had over 3,000 outpatient clinic visits and 400 inpatient admissions in 2025.

Inside the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center:

  • 15 private beds
  • 10 clinic rooms
  • Two burn operating rooms
  • The Spa at Eskenazi Health
  • A physical therapy gym
  • State-of-the-art laser therapy services

The Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center also provides support services for patients and their families and has a burn prevention program to reduce or eliminate injuries in the community. To support the Richard M. Fairbanks Burn Center, please visit www.eskenazihealthfoundation.org/donate.