Emergency Rooms in Montrose, Houston

Montrose sits between downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. It has 2 verified freestanding emergency rooms open 24/7, and the hospital emergency departments and Level I trauma centers of the Medical Center are a short drive south.

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Montrose emergency rooms: verified list and map

Both Montrose listings are freestanding emergency rooms. Hospital emergency departments in the Texas Medical Center are listed on the Houston emergency rooms page.

2 verified facilities

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Nearby: Texas Medical Center and all Houston ERs · Houston Heights

Call 911 in Montrose if…

Montrose freestanding ERs are not trauma centers. For serious injuries, call 911 so paramedics can take the patient directly to the right hospital.

  • Someone is unconscious or cannot be woken normally
  • There is trouble breathing or chest pain
  • Bleeding is heavy despite firm pressure
  • Someone was hit by a vehicle, or may have a head, neck or back injury
  • There is a stab or puncture wound to the head, neck, chest or abdomen
  • Someone who has been drinking hits their head and becomes confused or very drowsy

Freestanding ER, hospital ER or urgent care near Montrose?

Montrose residents are close to every level of emergency care. Matching the facility to the injury matters most for serious trauma.

Montrose freestanding ERs

Open 24/7 with on-site imaging and lab testing, according to their websites. They treat many injuries and arrange transfer if hospital care is needed.

  • Not trauma centers
  • Insurance policies differ — see each listing

Texas Medical Center hospital ERs

Just south of Montrose, the Medical Center includes three Level I trauma centers and a dedicated children’s emergency center.

Urgent care (not listed)

May suit some minor injuries with no warning signs. Not suitable for emergencies. If you are unsure, choose an emergency department.

Common Montrose injuries: what to do first

Restaurants, nightlife, older sidewalks and heavy traffic on streets like Westheimer mean trips, falls, cuts and pedestrian or cycling crashes are common reasons people need emergency care here.

  1. Cuts from glass or fallsPress firmly with a clean cloth. Deep, gaping or long cuts, cuts with glass or debris, and cuts on the face, hands or joints should be checked; they may need cleaning and stitches.
  2. Head injury when alcohol is involvedAlcohol can hide or mimic signs of a serious head injury. Someone who has been drinking and hits their head should be evaluated and not left alone to sleep it off.
  3. Trips and twisted anklesSeek care if you cannot bear weight, the joint looks deformed, or swelling and pain keep getting worse.
  4. Struck by a vehicleCall 911 even if the person seems okay. Do not move them if a neck or back injury is possible.

About the Montrose area

This page covers Montrose and nearby areas such as Neartown, the edge of the Museum District and the borders of River Oaks. Montrose Boulevard and Main Street lead south toward the Texas Medical Center.

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

Quick facts

Facilities listed
Two freestanding ERs, both open 24/7
ZIP codes covered
77006, 77019, 77098
Nearest trauma centers
Texas Medical Center — see Houston ERs
City EMS
Houston Fire Department (call 911)

Montrose emergency room questions

Are the Montrose emergency rooms trauma centers?

No. Both Montrose listings are freestanding emergency rooms. For severe trauma, EMS may take patients to a designated trauma center, such as those in the Texas Medical Center.

Where is the nearest hospital emergency department to Montrose?

Several hospital emergency departments are in the Texas Medical Center, south of Montrose and the Museum District. Use Get Directions on each listing for current driving directions, and call 911 for a serious injury rather than driving.

Do Montrose ERs treat children?

Both Montrose Emergency Room and HCA Houston ER 24/7 – Montrose state that they treat children as well as adults. Texas Children’s Hospital in the Medical Center operates a dedicated pediatric emergency center.

Which insurance do Montrose emergency rooms accept?

According to their websites, HCA Houston ER 24/7 – Montrose accepts most major insurance plans, and Montrose Emergency Room accepts most major private plans but not Medicare, Medicaid or Tricare. Confirm with your insurer when your condition allows.

Should I get checked after a fall if I feel fine?

Many minor falls need no treatment, but some injuries show symptoms later. Seek care for a head injury with any warning signs, pain that keeps getting worse, inability to bear weight, or new numbness or weakness.

Search Montrose-area ERs by ZIP code

Try 77006, 77019 or 77098. 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.