When Every Second Counts
Please note that our Emergency Rooms DO NOT provide COVID testing.
Visit an Urgent Care or QuickCare location, or visit hhs.gov for COVID testing locations.
In a medical emergency, every minute can seem like an eternity. That's why each of our nineteen 24-hour Emergency Departments is designed to deliver the right treatment in a caring - and timely - manner.
At Piedmont, we ensure our Emergency Departments are staffed right - with plenty of emergency medicine physicians, nurses, technologists and technicians at the ready to address any medical emergency. In fact, we even equip many of the examination rooms specifically for high-frequency treatments.
Common Emergency Treatments Include:
- Cardiac Care
- Orthopaedic Care
- EENT (Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat)
- Stroke Care
All Piedmont Emergency Services teams are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care using the most advanced technology possible. They are trained and ready to tackle major illnesses and injuries like minor traumas and life-threatening injuries, as well as minor emergencies, like broken bones, cuts and concussions. And even though time is of the essence, our Emergency teams take care to make sure each patient gets the complete attention and care they deserve.
When every second counts, you can count on Piedmont.
View Average Emergency Room Wait Times
Emergency Department FAQs
At Piedmont, we take every emergency visits seriously, but we realize that some situations are more urgent than others. Because the Emergency Department always sees patients in order of severity, you will receive medical attention according to the seriousness of your symptoms, illness or injury. Although certain patients may not appear critically ill, their history, assessment and vital signs alert us to their need for immediate attention.
When you are ill or injured and need care quickly, Piedmont's Emergency Department team works hard to get you examined quickly. Below are frequently asked questions.
Can you bill me for my co-payment?
Yes, but we prefer you pay at the time of service.
If I don't have the co-payment will my treatment be delayed?
No.
How long is the wait?
We are committed to providing the most efficient, highest-quality care to our patients. However, we occasionally experience high volumes and extended wait times. Most emergency visits take two to four hours; if special testing is needed, the visit may take up to six hours. Please feel free to ask the triage nurse for an explanation of wait times.
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What do I need to bring to the Emergency Department?
Your driver's license, insurance card, list of your medications, your physician's name and a list of any allergies to medications.
Do you accept all types of insurance?
We treat all patients, regardless of their ability to pay or their insurance plan.
Can my family be with me during my emergency visit?
We allow two visitors per patient, out of respect for other patients' privacy and to provide a safe environment for our patients.