Coral Gables Hospital

Emergency Care

Emergency Care

Our safe and ready Emergency Department in Port Arthur combines world class medical expertise with first-in-class safety protocols so you’ll get the right care, treatment, and attention you need – right here in our hospital.

Emergency Care

3100 Douglas Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-445-8461

Bird Road Emergency Department
8665 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155
305-908-2333

 

The Emergency Room at Coral Gables Hospital is staffed by certified emergency physicians and specially trained nursing and support staff to help you any time, day or night. 

Coral Gables’ 24-Hour Emergency Room

Services Provided by Coral Gables’ Emergency Department

  • Quick Care Unit providing fast doctor consultation for patients with a minor illness or injury 
  • Senior ER with specialized care professionals, customization for the vision and hearing impaired, and increased comfort

What Should I Expect At The Medical Center ER?

Triage
When you arrive, a registered nurse will conduct an initial exam, take your vital signs and complete a brief medical history. Triage helps us determine the severity of your emergency and allows us to take care of the most urgent cases right away. That’s why someone who arrives after you may be treated before you. We work to see everyone as quickly as possible and we attend to the most critical needs first.

Registration
During registration, we will ask you to sign a treatment consent form and to provide your name, address, phone number, personal physician and insurance information. For your convenience, if an exam room is available, a registration clerk will gather this information at your bedside. If a room is not available, and your emergency is not life-threatening, you may be asked to remain in the reception area until a room is ready for you.

Evaluation
Once you are in the treatment area, a physician will examine you and order any tests needed to evaluate your condition. Depending on the type of illness or injury, a nurse may start an IV or obtain a blood or urine sample, or you may undergo diagnostic tests, such as X-rays or a CT scan. Our goal is to keep you comfortable and conduct tests as quickly as possible. Some tests take longer to complete, and we appreciate your patience as we work to provide you with the most prompt, courteous, and comprehensive emergency care we can offer.

 Treatment
Your treatment will depend on your physician’s orders after the medical evaluation is complete. Our staff will keep you informed about what to expect during every part of the treatment process.

Admission or Discharge
Most patients are treated and discharged to go home from the ER. If you are admitted to the hospital, you will be transferred to a patient room and we will notify your primary care physician. If you do not have a physician, a physician on our staff will coordinate your care while you’re at the hospital.

Resources

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