Emergency care
Emergency care is the treatment of unexpected, severe medical injuries or infections. It is typically delivered in an emergency room or an ambulance. Our emergency medicine physicians stabilize your condition as quickly as possible to prepare you for the next step of care or discharge.
Emergency room (ER) in Gainesville
In an emergency, you want care that’s ready when you need it most.
At HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, our 24/7 ER offers comprehensive, timely medical services for all ages. Our specialists prioritize your comfort and well-being in the face of an urgent medical situation.
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.
Emergency care we provide
Our emergency team is prepared to deliver high-quality ER services, including heart attack treatment and stroke intervention.
Heart attack intervention
If you have experienced a heart attack, we offer timely diagnosis and personalized treatment options that include cardio angioplasty with stenting, as well as cardiac rehabilitation. Our specialists are committed to the health of your heart.
Stroke care
Prompt treatment of stroke, a medical emergency caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, improves recovery outcomes. Our emergency team is trained to recognize and treat stroke symptoms. We prioritize a timely diagnosis and personalized stroke services, such as mechanical thrombectomy.
Features of our emergency department
Our freestanding ER, which is an extension of HCA Florida North Florida Hospital's emergency services, offers services and amenities that include:
- Advanced patient monitoring equipment
- Comfortable treatment rooms
- Private patient triage area