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Huntsville Hospital Emergency Department wait times are approximate and intended for informational purposes only. If you are having a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.

ER wait times represent a four-hour rolling average updated every 15 minutes, and is defined as the average time it takes for a patient to be placed into a treatment room to be seen by the Emergency Department practitioner on duty.

Patients are triaged (evaluated) on arrival by a registered nurse and are then seen by an emergency medicine provider based on severity. Those determined to require immediate attention will go directly to a room.

Please remember, we provide care to the most critical cases first. If an ambulance arrives with a critical patient or there is an emergency situation, the wait time for other patients may be affected. Likewise, if you have a serious situation, you will be seen more quickly than those with less serious issues.

Wait times are always subject to change and your experience could vary.

For more information about the Huntsville Hospital Emergency Department, please visit our web pages: Huntsville Hospital Main ER or Pediatric ER.

Our Pediatric Emergency Department specializes in cases involving patients up to 21 years of age.