Fortunately I did know from playing competitive sports that a head injury plus loss of consciousness plus vomiting meant to get to a doctor right away. It was a Sunday afternoon so we called our doctor's answering service on the way to Urgent Care for Kids. Within 30 seconds of walking in there, they told us to get to Texas Children's for a CT Scan.
At Texas Children's we were calmly rushed to see a team of doctors and get a CT Scan. Five hours later we walked out with a bad concussion, but to my great relief, without internal bleeding or fractures.
I then began asking Houston parents for advice on where to go for a weekend injury, or serious emergency, when the pediatrician is not available. (If you are looking for Houston Pediatricians, go HERE.)
It looks like Houston has lots of spots that specialize in emergency care for kids. Some are good for the flu and non-life-threatening injuries and others are equipped to handle the most critical issues.
Note that this is for your information only. BigKidSmallCity does not provide medical advice and is not responsible for your experiences or the treatment of your injuries.
With that, here are the suggestions from Houston parents!
- Texas Children's Hospital - Medical Center - Feedback is that this is great for critical emergencies and there is a fast track for minor emergencies... but wait times can be long at times.
- Memorial Hermann - Memorial City - Has a children ER(and CT Scan)
- Urgent Care for Kids - West University, The Woodlands, Katy, Spring
- Bellaire ER - Bellaire
- Night Light - Sugar Land
- Prime Urgent Care - Pearland
- Kelsey Seybold Emergency Clinic - Multiple Locations
- Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care - 290 and 34th (and more locations)
Do you have more to add? Let us know!
Emily says
I have had great experiences at Texas Children's-West Campus in Katy as well. They don't (or didn't when I was there) have nearly the lines of the Med Center location. But they had all the expertise and equipment needed. We've been there twice, with great care both times.
Jill Jarvis says
Thanks Emily!
Caroline says
Hey Jill, We've (unfortunately!) had multiple good experiences at Kelsey Sebold on Holcombe Blvd.
Caroline
Jill Jarvis says
Thanks! (And I'm sorry you know about the ER. 🙂 )
Jessica Hatrick says
Heads up, Texas Childrens now has urgent care locations! Cinco ranch and Memorial locations
Jill Jarvis says
Thanks!
Melissa Watson says
Once you are in the ER and need a specialist, be aware that there are private practice specialists who offer personal and prompt attention. The EER DOCS may NOT tell you this even though they are on staff. We were told that my child could get an appointment in months for seizures. A friend recommended Dr. Rotenberg and we were seen in days. Everyone is very warm and understanding. he is on staff at all the hospitals....but the ER never mentioned him. Here is his website myspecialist.clinic. But, there are private specialists in asthma and other specialties too..
Jill Jarvis says
Thanks!
Joshua Rotenberg says
Thanks Melissa. If you are in an ER ask for the PRIVATE SPECIALISTS on staff. The may not think to tell you about them for follow up. We offer medical center level specialty care that is personal, accessible and delivered by YOUR specialist.
Also, many do not know that The Woman's Hospital has an ER, pediatrics floor and a PICU.
JR
Joshua Rotenberg says
Wait time right now... 3 minutes.
http://womanshospital.com/service/pediatric-neurology
http://womanshospital.com/service/pediatric-emergency-care