Emergency care
Emergency room (ER) in Oviedo
Our skilled healthcare providers are dedicated to delivering the highest quality care.
At Oviedo Medical Center, we provide emergency services when you need them most. Our ER is open 24/7 and staffed by board-certified doctors and nurses trained in both advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and pediatric advanced life support (PALS).
Expert advice, available 24/7
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Free health-related information is just a phone call away. Our nurses help you understand your symptoms, treatment options and procedures. They will also help you find a provider or specialist and schedule an appointment.
Our emergency department
We offer a wide variety of emergency services, including stroke treatment, heart attack care and pediatric life support.
ER features
At our ER, you will have access to:
- 22 private rooms
- 24/7 emergency care
- Diagnostic imaging
- Nurses certified in ACLS and PALS
- On-site laboratory testing
- Pediatric emergency care
Emergency heart attack treatment
Our hospital is designated as an Accredited Chest Pain Center by the American College of Cardiology, meaning our cardiac services have been recognized for the quality of care we provide for chest pain symptoms.
We use advanced heart imaging and screening technology to provide a diagnosis and begin lifesaving treatment as soon as possible for emergency conditions, such as a heart attack.
A heart attack is a serious medical emergency. If you believe you or a loved one is experiencing a heart attack, don't wait — call 911 immediately.
Emergency stroke treatment
A stroke is an emergency medical condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain has been interrupted. The most common type of stroke, an ischemic stroke, occurs when a blood clot forms in an artery supplying blood to the brain.
The longer a stroke continues without medical intervention, the more damage is done. It is essential to seek emergency care as soon as possible when stroke symptoms have been identified.
Stroke symptoms
Knowing the signs associated with a stroke could help save a life. Common indications of a stroke include:
- Blurred vision in one or both eyes
- Severe headache with no known cause
- Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
- Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arms or legs — especially on one side of the body
- Trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Frequently asked questions
To best help you, we have consolidated a list of answers to questions we commonly receive about our emergency care.
Are there other ER locations available?
We proudly offer emergency medical services at our freestanding ERs in Orange County. Our physicians and nurses offer the same comprehensive care you expect at our main hospital.
If you are experiencing a minor injury or illness that does not require a trip to our ER, our urgent care clinics are nearby. They provide fast, comprehensive treatment in Orlando and are open seven days a week.
When should I visit the ER?
We understand it can be difficult to know whether you should go to the ER or wait for your doctor's office to open. However, we want you to feel secure about your choice for care.
There are a wide range of symptoms that may indicate you need to visit the ER, including:
- Back pain
- Broken bones
- Chest pain
- Concussion
- Flu
- Side pain
- Stomach pain
- Trouble breathing
If you are unsure if your symptoms require an ER visit, you can speak to a nurse 24/7 by calling our Consult-A-Nurse® team at (844) 706-8773.
What should I expect at the ER?
When you get to the ER, one of our triage nurses will medically screen, evaluate and stabilize you to assess your symptoms and vital signs. Next, a registration clerk will collect your insurance card (if available) and other information.
If you have a severe, life-threatening illness or injury, you will be treated first. Otherwise, you will be treated in the order you arrive.
Before discharge, we encourage you to ask our emergency care teams any questions you have. It is also useful for you to keep all of your paperwork, discharge information and medicines or prescriptions together after you leave the ER.
After discharge, our emergency department staff will reach out to your primary care provider to ensure they are updated on your care.
What should I bring to the ER?
When coming to the ER, we recommend you bring:
- A list of known allergies
- A list of medicines you currently take
- A responsible adult or phone number for someone to contact
- Copies of results from recent medical tests, if available
- Personal care preferences and restrictions
How do I stay updated on wait times in the ER?
When it comes to emergency services, our goal is to continually work toward enhancing the care you receive, while reducing our wait times. This ensures you get the support you need, when you need it most.
Our wait times are updated every 30 minutes and are available on our website.
To find out the wait times of the HCA Florida ER nearest to you, check the top of our website or text "ER" to 32222.
Note: Message and data rates may apply. ER wait times are approximate and provided for informational purposes only.
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