Emergency Medical Care

The University of Chicago Medical Center operates both an Adult Emergency Department (702-6250) and the Comer Children's Emergency Department (702-6249). Emergency telephone consultation can be obtained by calling either emergency department. If an emergency visit is necessary, a faculty member may, upon arrival, identify him or herself as such to the triage nurse. Prior approval from one's health plan for emergency care may be necessary. The entrance to the Adult Emergency Department is located on 58th Street, two blocks east of Cottage Grove Avenue and the entrance to the Comer Children's Emergency Department is located on Drexel Avenue, between 57th and 58th Streets.