Emergency Rooms in Houston Heights

The Greater Heights area northwest of downtown Houston has 4 verified emergency facilities in this directory: Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, a state-designated Level III trauma facility, plus freestanding emergency rooms along the North Loop, Studemont and East TC Jester corridors.

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4 verified facilitiesChecked against official sources
State trauma dataLevels from the Texas DSHS list
Dated listingsEach shows its last verification
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Heights emergency rooms: verified list and map

Hospital emergency departments are listed first, then freestanding emergency rooms. Hover over a listing to find it on the map.

4 verified facilities

Pins are approximate. Use Get Directions for turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.

More options nearby: all Houston emergency rooms, including the Texas Medical Center, and Montrose.

Call 911 in the Heights if…

Do not drive a seriously injured person yourself. Call 911 so Houston Fire Department paramedics can begin care and choose the right hospital, which for major trauma may be a Level I center in the Medical Center.

  • Someone was knocked out, even briefly, or is confused after hitting their head
  • There is neck or back pain with numbness, tingling or weakness
  • Breathing is difficult, or there is chest or belly pain after a crash or fall
  • Bleeding is heavy or a limb is clearly deformed
  • A cyclist or pedestrian was struck by a vehicle
  • A head injury involves an older adult or someone on blood thinners

Hospital ER, freestanding ER or urgent care in the Heights?

The Heights has a trauma-designated hospital emergency center and several freestanding ERs. Their capabilities and insurance policies differ.

Level III hospital ER

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital is on the Texas DSHS list as a Level III (Advanced) trauma facility. Level III centers can resuscitate, stabilize and operate on many injured patients and transfer those who need Level I or II resources.

Freestanding ERs

Hospital-operated locations (Memorial Hermann on Studemont, HCA Houston ER 24/7 on East TC Jester) and an independent facility on the North Loop. All list 24/7 hours; none is a trauma center.

  • Check each listing’s insurance note

Urgent care (not listed)

May suit some minor injuries with no warning signs. Not equipped for emergencies. If you are unsure how serious an injury is, choose an emergency department.

After a bike, scooter or pedestrian crash in the Heights

The Heights is one of Houston’s most walkable and bike-friendly neighborhoods, and its trails, side streets and 610 frontage roads see a share of falls and crashes.

  1. Move out of traffic only if safeDo not move someone who may have a neck or back injury unless they are in immediate danger.
  2. Treat a cracked helmet seriouslyIt means the head took a hard hit. Keep the helmet to show the clinician and watch for headache, dizziness or confusion over the next hours.
  3. Press on bleedingUse a clean cloth and firm pressure. Deep, large or debris-filled road rash should be cleaned and checked by a clinician.
  4. Get checked for delayed symptomsSeek care for worsening pain, numbness, new headache or trouble walking in the hours after a crash.

About the Greater Heights area

This page covers the Greater Heights area, including Houston Heights, Woodland Heights, Timbergrove, Lazybrook, Garden Oaks and Oak Forest. Loop 610 and I-10 are the main routes south toward the Texas Medical Center for transfers or specialist care.

Emergency medical services in this part of Houston are provided by the Houston Fire Department. Call 911 rather than driving a seriously injured person yourself.

Quick facts

Trauma facility
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital — Level III (Advanced)
ZIP codes covered
77007, 77008, 77009, 77018
Nearest Level I centers
Texas Medical Center — see Houston ERs
City EMS
Houston Fire Department (call 911)

Houston Heights emergency room questions

Is there a trauma center in the Houston Heights area?

Yes. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, on the North Loop, is listed by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a Level III (Advanced) trauma facility. The area’s freestanding emergency rooms are not trauma centers.

Which Heights emergency rooms treat children?

HCA Houston ER 24/7 – Heights and The Heights Emergency Room state on their websites that they treat children. Other listings may also see children; we mark pediatric care only where the facility confirms it.

Should I go to the ER after hitting my head in a bike crash?

Seek emergency care if you lost consciousness, have a worsening headache, repeated vomiting, confusion, unusual sleepiness, weakness or trouble speaking. Older adults and people on blood thinners should be evaluated after any significant head injury.

Do Heights-area ERs take the same insurance?

No. Hospital-operated locations state that they accept most major insurance plans, while The Heights Emergency Room discloses that it is out of network with all health plans and does not accept Medicare, Medicaid or Tricare. Confirm with your plan when you can.

Will I be sent to the Texas Medical Center for a serious injury?

Possibly. For major trauma, EMS crews follow regional protocols that may take a patient directly to a Level I trauma center. A freestanding ER or Level III center may also stabilize a patient and then arrange transfer.

Search Heights-area ERs by ZIP code

Try 77008, 77009, 77007 or 77018. In a life-threatening emergency, call 911.

Not affiliated with any emergency room. InjuryER is an independent information resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or compensated by the facilities listed, and we do not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Listings are compiled from official facility websites, health-system pages and state agency sources (such as the Texas Department of State Health Services trauma facility list), and each shows its last verification date. Hours, services, insurance participation and ownership can change; call the facility or check its official website before you go when your condition allows. A freestanding emergency room is not a trauma center unless state records say so. Listing order does not indicate quality, speed or wait time. If you think you are having a medical emergency, call 911.