Houston Methodist West Hospital Emergency Department

Whether it's treating minor emergencies or life-threatening ones, Houston Methodist West Hospital Emergency Department is open 24/7 and provides residents of Katy and West Houston the full spectrum of emergency medical services. We offer:

  • Board-certified emergency doctors and nurses
  • On-site laboratory
  • Full-service X-ray, CT and ultrasound
  • Private treatment rooms

 

If you are experiencing a serious or life-threating medical emergency, please call 911.

 

Whether it's treating minor emergencies or life-threatening ones, Houston Methodist West Hospital Emergency Department is open 24/7 and provides residents of Katy and West Houston the full spectrum of medical services to all patients who need emergency assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Know Where to Go to Get Care: Emergency Care, Urgent Care or Primary Care

 

It’s important to know where to go to get the care you need before you’re sick or experiencing an emergency. Houston Methodist offers a variety of ways to get the care you need quickly. See below for a comparison of some of our care options:

Emergency Room

Head to the emergency room for serious, life-threatening medical emergencies, such as:

 

  • Stroke symptoms
  • Choking
  • Breathing problems
  • Head injury
  • Neck/spine injuries
  • Electric shock
  • Severe burns
  • Poisoning
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Virtual Urgent Care

Our providers can see you virtually and on-demand through the MyMethodist app for the following conditions:

 

  • Acne
  • Allergies
  • Back Pain
  • Cold or flu
  • Cold sores
  • Constipation
  • Coughs
  • COVID-19
  • Diarrhea
  • Fevers
  • Headaches
  • Heartburn
  • Minor skin infections
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Pink or red eyes
  • Rashes
  • Sinus infections
  • Sore throats
  • Styes
  • Sunburns
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections

  • Vaginal yeast infections

     
Learn More About Virtual Urgent Care
Same Day Clinics

You can schedule same-day or next-day appointments with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant for these conditions:

 

  • Acne
  • Abdominal pain
  • Allergies
  • Cold sores
  • Cold or flu
  • Coughs
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Fevers
  • Headaches
  • Heartburn
  • Joint sprains
  • Minor skin infections
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Pink or red eyes
  • Rashes
  • School and sports physicals
  • Sinus infections
  • Sore throats
  • STD testing
  • Styes
  • Sunburns
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vaginal yeast infections
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Orthopedic Injury Clinics

Get specialized orthopedic care from our highly trained doctors and staff for unexpected injuries such as:

 

  • Acute orthopedic injuries
  • Fractures and broken bones
  • Injured tendons
  • Minor dislocations
  • Painful or swollen joints
  • Sports injuries
  • Sprains and strains
  • Torn ligaments
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Primary Care

Make an appointment with your primary care provider for the following:

 

  • Minor health concerns
  • Preventative and routine care
  • Screenings and vaccinations
  • Managing health conditions (diabetes, asthma, heart disease, etc.)
  • Referrals to specialty care
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