Compassionate, Around-the-Clock ER Care Always Within Reach
When an emergency happens, count on the ER specialists at AdventHealth Carrollwood. Our locations are nearby, including our Dr. Kiran C. Patel Emergency Department in Carrollwood and AdventHealth Westchase ER, our freestanding emergency department in Westchase.
We're here every day, ready to give compassionate emergency medical treatments to our Tampa community and the surrounding areas. With nationally recognized expertise and a whole-person approach, you can depend on us when life changes your plans.
If you're experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please dial 911.
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For non-life-threatening emergencies, use InQuickER to reserve an ER treatment time, wait from the comfort and safety of home and arrive at your projected treatment time. Using InQuickER is quick and easy:
- Reserve a treatment time online
- Complete a brief, secure form
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Here to Respond to Every Emergency
- State-of-the-Art ER Care
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We've expanded our resources and our Emergency Care, all for you. At AdventHealth Carrollwood, formerly Florida Hospital Carrollwood, our Dr. Kiran C. Patel Emergency Department features:
- 31 all-private rooms
- State-of-the-art technology, including pediatric ambient rooms
- Better visibility and accessibility from N Dale Mabry Highway
Our ER in Tampa allows our specialists to better serve you, by providing you and your family with the fast, compassionate, and expert-level emergency medical treatments that you know and trust.
- When to Head to Your Nearest Emergency Room
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How to Identify an Emergency
If you experience severe pain that comes out of nowhere, if you feel a condition is life-threatening, or if you or a loved one suddenly experiences a drastic change of health — play it safe. Call 911 immediately to head to the closest emergency room if you're experiencing:
- Complicated fractures
- Deep wounds
- Extreme difficulty breathing
- Major head injury
- Poisoning
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns
- Suspected heart attack
- Suspected stroke
- Vomiting or coughing up blood
Our expert emergency room team is here to help you when you need it most, so you can start feeling whole again.
What to Expect When You Visit Our ER
We know you have lots of questions about what’s happening. Count on us to answer each one patiently and thoughtfully. We’ll have a few questions, too, because the more information we have, the more quickly we can help you heal. To start off, our expert ER staff will ask for basic things like your name, birthdate, medical history and the reason for your visit. We’ll also take your vital signs. Then we’ll decide how to best move forward.
In our 24-hour emergency room, we use a system known as triage to help us determine the order in which patients receive care. This means a patient suffering from a suspected stroke may receive care sooner than someone not in a critical condition. Sometimes, this can mean earlier treatment for a later-arriving patient, but you can rest easy knowing we’ll do our best to treat everyone in a timely manner, and that we’re fully committed to giving you the best emergency medical treatments available.
To help minimize your stress and prepare for every possibility, you may want to consider keeping certain information on you at all times. Carrying an information card in your wallet or purse is a great way to be prepared for a sudden trip to the emergency room. Including the name and number of your primary care physician, a list of your medications and drug allergies and any advance directives (like powers of attorney or health care proxy) can be helpful.
- Serving You in Our Local Urgent Care Centers
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When you need care for a serious but non-critical illness or injury, you can visit one of our Tampa urgent care centers. Our highly experienced teams are ready to help you find relief from a range of minor ailments, including:
- Allergic reactions and hives
- Cold, flu and common illnesses
- Cuts that need stitches
- Disease management
- Minor cuts (onsite stitches available)
- Rashes
- Sprains, strains and fractures
- Stomach and digestive conditions
You deserve convenient, affordable care, which is why we accept most major insurance plans and don’t ask you to schedule an appointment. And since we’re committed to your health now and in the future, our urgent care offers preventive services, including flu shots, X-rays, EKGs and annual physical exams.
- Video Visits: Delivering High-Quality Care Wherever You Are
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For minor ailments, our video visits are a convenient service that lets you speak with a physician or nurse practitioner from the comfort of your own home. All you need is an internet connection via your smartphone, tablet or desktop. We offer virtual appointments for a number of minor conditions, including:
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Cough, colds, bronchitis and flu
- Lower-back pain
- Seasonal allergies
- Sinus and upper-respiratory infections
- Skin conditions
- Urinary tract infections
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday through Sunday, 8 am to 5 pm
No appointment neededHow It Works
- Download the app on iTunes or Google Play.
- Create an account.
- Tap the "Request Visit" link in your app and get started.
Your care is just a click away. Get started today.
- After Your Emergency Care, Urgent Care or Video Visit
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Hopefully, your trip to the emergency room will be the only medical attention you'll need for a while. If your injury or condition requires further treatment, however, our care navigators will help connect you with follow-up care wherever you live. As part of our mission to provide whole-person care, we're here to not only heal your body. We want to help ease your mind and minister to your spirit, as well.
Fast, Effective Stroke Care When You Need It Most
If you’re experiencing stroke symptoms, call 911 right away. You want answers and solutions. You want them now. The emergency stroke team at AdventHealth Carrollwood is comprised of highly skilled clinicians who are trained and committed to recognizing and providing prompt stroke care. It starts with a diagnosis. Your initial screening will include a discussion about your medical history and risk factors, combined with an assessment of your symptoms. If we suspect a stroke, we’ll act fast, diagnosing you with the help of a number of tests, including:
- Blood tests
- Computed tomography (CT) scans
- Angiographies
- Carotid ultrasounds
- Echocardiographies
- Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Physical exams
- Neurology consults
Once we confirm your stroke diagnosis, we can set a plan in motion to help treat you with the quick, compassionate care you deserve.
When it comes to strokes, it’s important to call 911 right away. It’s also important to be informed. When you understand stroke symptoms, you can be better prepared and empowered to recognize when you or a loved one need help. There are a few types of strokes, including:
- Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures
- Ischemic stroke is the most common type and happens when a clot blocks a vessel supplying blood to the brain
- Transient ischemic stroke, also called a “mini-stroke,” is a short episode of stroke symptoms that do not cause permanent damage but can lead to serious future strokes
If you or a loved one experiences symptoms of a stroke, like paralysis, numbness, dizziness, or confusion, stay calm and seek help. Use the letters in the acronym "B.E.F.A.S.T." to quickly identify stroke symptoms. The acronym stands for:
- Balance issues (dizziness)
- Eyes (loss of vision)
- Face drooping
- Arm weakness
- Speech difficulty
- Time to call 911
In addition to the symptoms listed above, a hemorrhagic stroke can also feel like a severe headache.
It's important to act quickly once you suspect a stroke. When you come to us, our Carrollwood hospital team will be here, ready to help with efficient expertise.
Recovering from a stroke requires a strong support system. Our teams take a multidisciplinary, whole-person approach to your care that works with you at every step of your journey: prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. Because we don’t just want to treat your stroke, we want to prevent future strokes from happening. If you smoke, have heart disease, or have a family history of stroke, we’ll make sure to be proactive, performing regular screenings and putting you on a path of prevention. This might include medications, guidance, and positive lifestyle changes.
After we treat the immediate stroke, our neurology and rehabilitation professionals will work together to help you rediscover your strength, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. We combine physical therapy, speech and language therapy, and more to make sure you have the care you need. Take our hand, and let us help guide you forward.
Award-Winning ER Care You Can Trust
Feel safe knowing quality emergency care is near. Our expertise and commitment to safety are reflected in our nationally recognized certifications and awards, such as our Chest Pain Center Primary PCI Accreditation by the American Colege of Cardiology, our consecutive "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group since 2015 and our Advanced Certification as a Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission.
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