Emergency Room (ER) Wait Times
See the current estimated wait times* for UCSF Health's Emergency Departments below.
These estimates show approximately how long it may take from your arrival at the emergency department until you are first seen by a treating provider – not including time spent in triage. The estimate also does not reflect the total length of your visit, which may include evaluation, testing, treatment, and either admission to the hospital or discharge home.
Emergency care is provided based on each patient's medical needs, not arrival order.
Do you need emergency care or urgent care?
Emergency care is for life-threatening or severe issues that need immediate attention. Urgent care is for an illness or injury that needs prompt attention but isn't life-threatening or severe – the kind of thing you'd normally see your own doctor for, but it can't wait.
Learn more about when to go to urgent care vs. the emergency room and see where to find UCSF Health urgent care locations.
Choosing an emergency department location
Our Emergency Departments are staffed and equipped for different patient needs:
- All patients: Parnassus, Hyde and Stanyan EDs (primarily care for adults but can also take care of children)
- Pediatric patients: Mission Bay and Oakland EDs
If your condition is not life-threatening and it is safe to choose among locations, this information can help you understand which UCSF Health Emergency Department is designed for your needs. Wait times are updated every 15 minutes.
* About these wait times
Each wait time shown is an estimate and may be shorter or longer than your actual wait. Wait times can change quickly based on the number of patients arriving and the severity of their conditions. Patients with life-threatening illnesses or injuries are treated first, regardless of when they arrive.
The wait times shown are estimates for general information only. They are not appointment times, reservations or guarantees.
Related information
Should You Go to Urgent Care or the Emergency Room?
Not sure if you should go to the emergency room or urgent care? This guide will help you decide. If you’re experiencing life-threatening symptoms, dial 911.
Express Care: On-Demand Video Visits
Eligible patients can request video visits for primary care or urgent care through MyChart for a limited list of conditions. Learn more about what qualifies.
Emergency Department at UCSF Parnassus: What to Expect
Here’s what to expect when visiting the Emergency Department at UCSF Health’s Parnassus Hospital, including amenities, your care team and tests we may perform.