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 such as 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.

Urgent Care

If you have an injury or illness that is not a medical emergency but requires immediate attention, you can seek urgent care at one of our designated locations.

For general medical concerns such as an ear infection or strep throat, we offer immediate care at NYU Langone Medhattan Urgent Care and NYU Langone Ambulatory Care West Side. We also provide care for non-emergency bone and joint problems at the Samuels Orthopedic Immediate Care Center.

If you have a minor medical concern and need care today, you can also schedule a virtual urgent care visit to video chat with an NYU Langone Health doctor.

More About Our Emergency Care

• Your Emergency Care Visit

  Find information about what to expect during your emergency care visit.