Emergency Care

At NYU Langone, we know that emergencies can happen anywhere. That’s why we offer emergency care at several locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, so you can easily access medical treatment for minor and serious injuries and illnesses.

Each year, more than 400,000 people visit our emergency care locations. Our team of doctors and staff at the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine treats adults and children experiencing serious medical conditions including heart attack, stroke, and infections, as well as minor emergencies such as broken bones.

Learn about our emergency care services for children provided through Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.

When to Seek Emergency Care

When you have a serious injury or illness, don’t wait to seek emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

• chest pain
• severe abdominal pain
• coughing or vomiting blood
• a severe burn
• a deep cut or bleeding that won’t stop
• sudden blurred vision
• difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• a seizure
• sudden dizziness, weakness, or loss of coordination or balance
• numbness in the face, arm, or leg
• sudden, severe headache
• a high fever

You should also seek emergency care for any other symptom you think is serious.