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East Houston Medical Center (EHMC) is a leading integrated healthcare system providing exceptional medical care to patients across Texas and beyond. Recognized as one of the top hospitals in Texas, EHMC delivers comprehensive emergency services and specialized medical treatments through our state-of-the-art facilities in Houston’s eastern region.
Our healthcare system is strategically designed to maximize efficiency while consistently improving quality outcomes and patient satisfaction scores that rank among the highest in Texas emergency rooms. EHMC proudly offers expanded access to advanced primary care, specialty services, and 24/7 emergency room care through our extensive clinical network serving East Houston and surrounding communities.
With more than 20 highly qualified physicians—including renowned Texas specialists and board-certified emergency medicine practitioners—East Houston Medical Center brings together extraordinary resources for delivering compassionate, evidence-based care. As one of the top-rated emergency rooms in Texas, EHMC continuously identifies and responds to the diverse health needs of our East Houston community, setting the standard for emergency medical services in the greater Houston metropolitan area.
Texas’s Premier Emergency Room for Critical Conditions
At East Houston Medical Center, ranked among the top emergency rooms in Texas, patients experiencing life-threatening emergencies receive immediate access to our nationally recognized care network. During critical situations like stroke or heart attack, our emergency room provides seamless admission to one of East Houston’s Comprehensive Stroke Centers or our accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI capabilities—emergency services that have earned us recognition among the leading hospitals in Texas.
Our emergency room physicians deliver high-quality, rapid-response care for serious conditions including:
When minutes matter most, East Houston Medical Center’s emergency room stands ready with the expertise, technology, and compassionate care that defines Houston’s most trusted emergency medical services. Our ER wait times consistently rank among the lowest in Texas, ensuring patients receive life-saving treatment when they need it most.
*If you’re experiencing life-threatening symptoms, call 911 immediately. You may request the ambulance take you to an EMHCT.
Our ER Department features a central triage area, private treatment rooms, and fast-track bays for non-emergent health issues. We also maintain helipad capabilities for critical patient transport across Texas. Our emergency room is staffed by board-certified physicians and specialized nurses, supported by leading medical and surgical specialists. East Houston Medical Center’s state-of-the-art emergency equipment provides comprehensive diagnostics and treatment support for all types of emergency situations, making us one of the top-rated emergency rooms in the Houston area.
