Overview
Cleveland Clinic in Florida emergency rooms offer world class emergency care in communities throughout the Treasure Coast and South Florida, providing care for patients experiencing severe medical problems like strokes and heart attacks, to critical injuries such as car accidents and falls. Our emergency departments are staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians who have access to multi-disciplinary care teams and the state-of-the-art technology needed to diagnose and treat patients efficiently and effectively, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Below are examples of when you should seek emergency care:
- Accidents, including falls and car crashes.
- Chest pain.
- Sudden or unexpected paralysis (stroke symptoms).
- Shortness of breath.
- Coughing up or vomiting blood.
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain.
- Drug overdose.
- Fever.
- Head injury.
- Injuries caused by violence.
- Life-threatening conditions.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Major trauma.
- Poisoning or suspected poisoning.
- Severe burns.
- Severe headache.
- Suicidal or homicidal feelings.
- Uncontrolled or excessive bleeding.
For Non-Life-Threatening Injuries and Illnesses, consider an Urgent Care or Express Care facility near you. If you have a condition that is a medical emergency such as chest pain, severe shortness of breath or require immediate assistance due to an accident or injury, please call 911.
Awards & Certifications
Certified Primary Stroke Center & Comprehensive Stroke Center Designations
Cleveland Clinic in Florida is an accredited Primary Stroke Center, certified by Joint Commission and American Heart Association. This achievement demonstrates that our stroke program follows national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients.
Cleveland Clinic in Florida has also been designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center by Florida’s Agency for Health Care Association.
In addition, our program has been the recipient of the American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus.
Locations
Emergency departments
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital – Vero Beach, FL
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health at St. Lucie West – Port St. Lucie, FL
Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital – Port St. Lucie, FL
Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital – Stuart, FL
Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital – Stuart, FL
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital Emergency Department – Weston, FL
Urgent Care
For non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries; imaging, EKGs and suture (stiches) services available. No appointment is necessary and patients are seen for a variety of conditions, including unexpected minor illnesses, flu symptoms, bumps and bruises, and other minor ailments. Urgent Care costs less than an emergency room visit and is open almost every day of the year.
Go to our Urgent Care Clinic for:
- Unexpected minor illnesses.
- Flu symptoms.
- Bumps and bruises.
- Other minor ailments.
Sebastian Primary Care and Urgent Care – Sebastian, FL
Pointe West Primary Care and Urgent Care – Vero Beach, FL
Cleveland Clinic Family Health Center – Stuart, FL
Express Care
For non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries which DO NOT require imaging or sutures (stiches)Cleveland Clinic Martin Health at Hobe Sound – Hobe Sound, FL
Cleveland Clinic Martin Health Express Care Clinic – Palm City, FL
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital Emergency Department – Weston, FL
Virtual Visits
For common health conditions such as allergies, asthma, pink eye (conjunctivitis), rashes and more, consider scheduling a virtual, online visit through the MyClevelandClinic® app.
Why Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
When Should I Go to the Emergency Room?
When severe medical conditions or life-threatening injuries happen, our emergency departments in Florida are here to treat you quickly — with reduced wait times. If you or a loved one need to be admitted, you'll get seamless care from our hospital and specialty service providers.
When You Need to Visit the Nearest Emergency Room
Our Cleveland Clinic Florida emergency rooms provide care for the sickest patients — from severe medical problems to critical injuries. Below are examples of when you should seek emergency care:
- Accidents, including falls and car crashes.
- Chest pain.
- Coughing up or vomiting blood.
- Drug overdose.
- Fever.
- Head injury.
- Injuries caused by violence.
- Life-threatening conditions.
- Loss of consciousness.
- Major trauma.
- Poisoning or suspected poisoning.
- Severe burns.
- Severe headache.
- Severe or persistent abdominal pain.
- Shortness of breath.
- Sudden or unexpected paralysis (stroke symptoms).
- Suicidal or homicidal feelings.
- Uncontrolled or excessive bleeding.
Have questions about payment?
Most insurance plans are accepted. Payment, including co-pays, is required at time of service.
Stroke Awareness
A stroke is a medical emergency where seconds matter. Taking immediate action can minimize brain damage or prevent death. Learn more about the signs and symptoms of a stroke.
