Emergency Medicine
Serious medical emergencies — like stroke symptoms, chest pains, head injuries or injuries from a car accident — are unpredictable. They can strike anywhere at any moment. And in those critical situations, when time is of the essence, you need immediate medical attention from specialists skilled in emergency care. Our highly trained Cleveland Clinic Emergency Medicine teams are here to help.
We know that for many emergencies, an ambulance will take you to the closest emergency department (ED) — also known as the emergency room (ER). But when you’re deciding if you need to go in on your own — and exactly where to go — know that Cleveland Clinic EDs are here for you every day of the year, around the clock. You can count on us to quickly assess your condition and determine the right treatment for any kind of serious or life-threatening medical emergency.
Why Choose Cleveland Clinic for Emergency Care?
Recognized expertise:
Cleveland Clinic Emergency Medicine is a national leader in stroke, heart attack and infection care among many other national quality and safety benchmarks. With a dedicated focus on quality and patient safety, we deliver patient-centered care using the most advanced diagnostics and treatments available.
Trusted experts:
Each year, our emergency medicine specialists treat more than 500,000 children and adults. Our teams’ extensive experience leads to the best outcomes for our patients.
Comprehensive treatment:
With multiple locations in Ohio and Florida, Cleveland Clinic provides a critical link to emergency healthcare in the communities we serve. From stitching up cuts to treating life-threatening illnesses, our skilled team offers the care you need when you need it most.
Patient-centered care:
We put our patients at the center of what we do every day. For some people, coming to our emergency department is the first time they’ve experienced care at Cleveland Clinic. And first impressions matter. We’re focused on making your experience the best it can be.
Specialized knowledge:
Our team of physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, medics and other caregivers are highly trained in emergency care. We’re transforming emergency care for the modern era, using advanced methods to deliver the most efficient, high-quality, patient-centered emergency care possible.
Innovation and research:
Our emergency departments use the latest technology to evaluate your medical needs as quickly as possible. When you arrive, you may visit with one of our emergency physicians virtually (online) to determine the tests and/or treatment you may need based on your symptoms.
Meet Our Emergency Medicine Team
No one wants to need a trip to the ED. But if you do need to come see us, you’ll be cared for by a full team who specializes in taking care of you and your family during an emergency. Your team may include emergency physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, residents, medical students and more. And if you need to be admitted to the hospital, you’ll have all of Cleveland Clinic’s specialists on your side.
Locations
Emergencies happen. When they do, we're here for you with convenient emergency departments near you in Northeast Ohio and Florida.
Where Should I Go?
The ED’s the right choice for life-threatening injuries and conditions. Find out other ways we’re here for you when you have a sprain, strain, pink eye or a cough.
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Patient Stories
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Mother Grateful To Be Alive After Surviving Ruptured Brain Aneurysm
“From the first responders and flight medics to the doctors, nurses and physical therapists – everyone who took care of me was wonderful throughout this whole process. I’m back to doing the things I love.”Read More -
Young Father Has Stroke, Encourages Others To Know the Symptoms
“I consciously try to take reasonably good care of myself to mitigate any risk factors. I would certainly say to others to monitor your health and make sure you're in tune with your body because it will let you know when something's not right.”Read More -
Longtime Cleveland TV Personality Jan Jones Shares Heart Attack Story to Help Others
“Take care of yourself and that means eating healthy, watching your weight, being joyfully active and asking for help when you need it. When you are good to yourself, you can be the best for others.”Read More -
Emergency Visit Saves Man With Stroke, Amid COVID-19 Fears
"I felt safe (in the emergency department), especially compared to what a stroke or heart attack can do to you without help."Read More -
Lifelong Health Issues Can’t Keep Medina Man Down
“I wouldn’t be here without the great care I’ve received at Medina Hospital. Everyone there is fantastic. The nurses, who are my support group, are amazing – they don’t get enough credit for all they do.”Read More -
Construction Worker Reunites with Lakewood Caregivers Who Saved His Life
“You don’t realize what you guys did for me and my family. You saved a father of five daughters.”Read More -
Miracle Baby Born 16 Weeks Early Beats Odds
“Dr. Michelle and the caregivers in the NICU are truly special people. They laugh with you on the good days and hold your hand on the bad ones. Because of their care and my daughter’s will to live, I get to watch Holly laugh, clap and play.”Read More -
When Doctors Rescue Doctors
“Dr. Rincon called my parents and fiancé, updating them each step of the way. Fellows and attending physicians came to help. The other fellows took my pager and covered my clinical duties. One of my co-fellows spent the night in the ICU with me. And my program director checked on me every day.”Read More -
Loving Wife Doesn't Miss a Beat Saving Husband With CPR
Read More“Dr. Scharfstein is my hero. I am eternally grateful to have world-class care right in our backyard at Hillcrest Hospital.”
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Cleveland Clinic Twinsburg Finds Aneurysm Just in Time
“His helicopter ride was seven minutes. My car ride was 45,” she recalls. “Everything was a whirlwind. There were so many questions going through my mind, but I knew Jonathan was in good hands — the No. 1 place for heart care in the United States. I’m so glad that Twinsburg has the helipad to get people where they need to be right away.”Read More
