Overview
Cleveland Clinic in Florida emergency rooms offer world class emergency care in communities throughout the Treasure Coast and South Florida, providing care for patients experiencing severe medical problems like strokes and heart attacks, to critical injuries such as car accidents and falls. Our emergency departments are staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians who have access to multi-disciplinary care teams and the state-of-the-art technology needed to diagnose and treat patients efficiently and effectively, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Please note: For Non-Life-Threatening Injuries and Illnesses, consider an Urgent Care or Express Care facility near you. If you have a condition that is a medical emergency such as chest pain, severe shortness of breath or require immediate assistance due to an accident or injury, please call 911.
When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
When severe medical conditions or life-threatening injuries happen, our emergency departments in Florida are here to treat you quickly — with reduced wait times. If you or a loved one need to be admitted, you'll get seamless care from our hospital and specialty service providers.
Our Cleveland Clinic Florida emergency rooms provide care for the sickest patients — from severe medical problems to critical injuries. Below are examples of when you should seek emergency care:
- Accidents, including falls and car crashes.
- Chest pain.
- Coughing up or vomiting blood.
- Drug overdose.
- Fever.
- Head injury.
- Injuries caused by violence.
- Life-threatening conditions.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Major trauma.
- Poisoning or suspected poisoning.
- Severe burns.
- Severe headache.
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Sudden or unexpected paralysis (stroke symptoms).
- Suicidal or homicidal feelings.
- Uncontrolled or excessive bleeding.
Have questions about payment?
Most insurance plans are accepted. Payment, including co-pays, is required at time of service.
Awards & Certifications
Cleveland Clinic hospitals in Florida have obtained accreditations and certifications in many disciplines due to their commitment to patient care. To see a complete list for each hospital, visit our Awards & Recognition page.
ER Renovations at Indian River Hospital
To meet the growing need for emergency care, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital is expanding and renovating the existing emergency department. Construction will be completed in three phases, with phase two already underway.
Once completed, we’ll have added 8,750 square feet of new space, including new treatment areas for a range of emergency needs and a rebuilt main emergency department entrance.
What does the ER expansion mean for the community?
- Open during renovation: The emergency department at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital will remain open during renovation. The community will continue to have access to board-certified emergency department physicians, a wide range of medical specialists and state-of-the-art diagnostic services.
- Same expert care: Our facility has received many designations of excellence in critical care, including Primary Stroke Center, Get With the Guidelines® - Stroke Gold Plus, and a HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence. See our full list of awards and recognitions.
- Expanded capacity: We’re adding 28 new treatment rooms, including eight designated for critical care.
- Improved patient experience: The renovation includes updates to the main entrance to create a more spacious and comfortable environment.
