Texas Children's Hospital Emergency Room & Pediatric ER - Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717
Tel: 737-229-2100
Specialized Pediatric Emergency Care Available 24/7
When your child needs emergency care, trust Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus to provide expert, compassionate treatment – anytime, day or night. Our state-of-the-art pediatric emergency room (ER) serves children from birth to age 21, offering comprehensive care for illnesses, injuries, trauma, and medical emergencies in a setting designed just for kids.
24/7 Pediatric Emergency Care – Ready When You Need Us
Our 13-room pediatric emergency center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. We are staffed by board-certified pediatric emergency medicine physicians, emergency physicians, and advanced practice providers who specialize in treating children in urgent and critical situations.
From arrival to discharge, your child will receive expert pediatric care – all in one location, close to home. Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin pediatrics emergency room has over 20+ specialty services on site, including child life specialists, family advocates, social workers and interpreter and translator services.
Urgent Care vs
Emergency Centers
Some conditions are best treated at an urgent care. But for life-threatening conditions, head to an emergency room.
What We Treat at Our Pediatric Emergency Room
- Behavioral health emergencies (mental health concerns, self-harm, severe anxiety)
- Injuries and accidents (fractures, burns, cuts, head trauma, etc.)
- Serious illnesses and infections (fever, respiratory distress, dehydration, etc.)
- Specialized pediatric medical emergencies (seizures, allergic reactions, asthma attacks and more)
- Trauma care (falls, motor vehicle accidents, other critical injuries)
Why Choose Texas Children’s North Austin Emergency Room?
1. Pediatric Emergency Experts
Our ER is built for children, with a team trained in treating young patients with medical and surgical emergencies.
2. Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Services
We offer cutting-edge technology for fast and accurate diagnoses, including:
- On-site imaging: X-ray, Ultrasound, MRI, and CT
- On-site pathology and pharmacy for rapid lab testing and medication
- Sedation services for pain management and procedures
3. Child-Friendly, Family-Focused Care
We understand that an emergency room visit can be stressful. Our child-friendly environment includes:
- Child-sized medical equipment
- Comfortable, colorful spaces
- Child life specialists to help ease anxiety
- Family advocates and social workers to support parents
4. Comprehensive Emergency Facilities
Our ER is equipped with specialized emergency rooms designed to meet every need, including:
- 10 examination rooms
- 2 behavioral rooms for safe, secure care
- 1 negative pressure room for infectious disease
- 2 trauma rooms
- 1 dedicated forensic exam room
5. Seamless Access to Pediatric Specialists
With over 20 pediatric specialty services on site, we ensure that children receive expert, coordinated care from Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus renowned team. If hospitalization or follow-up care is needed, we help make the transition smooth and stress-free.
Questions about Our Pediatric Emergency Room
Our staff is ready to answer emergency questions and help you and your child. Simply call our emergency center at 737-229-2100 and our professional medical staff can get you the information you need. For more severe emergencies, always call 9-1-1 for life threatening emergencies or come directly into the emergency room.
For more general questions about Texas Children's Hospital in North Austin contact:
Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway
Austin, TX 78717
Mon-Sun - 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Tel: 737-229-2100
Our Location
9835 North Lake Creek Parkway Austin, TX 78717