Title

Emergency care - Richard L. Roudebush Veterans' Administration Medical Center

VHA health service name and description
Patient friendly name
Emergency room
Description

In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest VA or non-VA emergency room. We provide immediate treatment for serious, life-threatening health emergencies such as severe chest pain, seizures, heavy uncontrollable bleeding or moderate to severe burns.

Type of care
Primary care
Health Service API ID
emergencyCare
This is a required Vet Center service
No
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We provide emergency medical care 24 hours a day, every day. Our emergency room staff can help you with:

 

  • Life-threatening illnesses and injuries that require immediate attention
  • Urgent medical issues that must be treated right away
  • Psychiatric evaluations

If you need to call the Emergency Department, call 317-988-2539.

We want to make sure that your health needs are met by the right doctor, at the right time, and in the right setting. Sometimes your primary care doctor is the best option. Other times you might need advanced care in the emergency room.

When in doubt, call the Patient Response Center at (317) 988-1772 or (888) 342-7602.

Appointments
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   Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first.

Is a referral required?
No
Are walkins accepted?
Yes
Is online scheduling available for this service?
No
Phone number for appointments
Phone
Type
Phone
Phone number
317-988-2539
Label
Emergency Front Desk
Service location
Address
Address
Name of office or location
Emergency Room
Wing, Floor, or Room Number
A-1161
Street address
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On
Address

United States

Hours
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Hours
Monday: 24/7
Tuesday: 24/7
Wednesday: 24/7
Thursday: 24/7
Friday: 24/7
Saturday: 24/7
Sunday: 24/7
Contact info
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