Houston Methodist Hospital Emergency Department

Whether it's treating minor emergencies or life-threatening ones, Houston Methodist Hospital Emergency Department in the Texas Medical Center, is open 24/7 and provides residents in the City of Houston who need medical assistance the full spectrum of emergency services. We offer:

  • Board-certified emergency doctors and nurses
  • On-site laboratory
  • Full-service X-ray, CT and ultrasound
  • Private treatment rooms

 

If you are experiencing a serious or life-threating medical emergency, please call 911.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Know Where to Go to Get Care: Emergency Care, Urgent Care or Primary Care

 

It’s important to know where to go to get the care you need before you’re sick or experiencing an emergency. Houston Methodist offers a variety of ways to get the care you need quickly. See below for a comparison of some of our care options:

Emergency Room

Head to the emergency room for serious, life-threatening medical emergencies, such as:

 

  • Stroke symptoms
  • Choking
  • Breathing problems
  • Head injury
  • Neck/spine injuries
  • Electric shock
  • Severe burns
  • Poisoning
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Virtual Urgent Care

Our providers can see you virtually and on-demand through the MyMethodist app for the following conditions:

 

  • Acne
  • Allergies
  • Back Pain
  • Cold or flu
  • Cold sores
  • Constipation
  • Coughs
  • COVID-19
  • Diarrhea
  • Fevers
  • Headaches
  • Heartburn
  • Minor skin infections
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Pink or red eyes
  • Rashes
  • Sinus infections
  • Sore throats
  • Styes
  • Sunburns
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections

  • Vaginal yeast infections

     
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Same Day Clinics

You can schedule same-day or next-day appointments with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant for these conditions:

 

  • Acne
  • Abdominal pain
  • Allergies
  • Cold sores
  • Cold or flu
  • Coughs
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fevers
  • Headaches
  • Heartburn
  • Joint sprains
  • Minor skin infections
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Pink or red eyes
  • Rashes
  • School and sports physicals
  • Sinus infections
  • Sore throats
  • STD testing
  • Styes
  • Sunburns
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vaginal yeast infections
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Orthopedic Injury Clinics

Get specialized orthopedic care from our highly trained doctors and staff for unexpected injuries such as:

 

  • Acute orthopedic injuries
  • Fractures and broken bones
  • Injured tendons
  • Minor dislocations
  • Painful or swollen joints
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Torn ligaments
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Primary Care

Make an appointment with your primary care provider for the following:

 

  • Minor health concerns
  • Preventative and routine care
  • Screenings and vaccinations
  • Managing health conditions (diabetes, asthma, heart disease, etc.)
  • Referrals to specialty care
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