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24/7 Emergency Care for Southside Place Residents

Medically reviewed by Mario Quintanilla, MD — Emergency Medicine Physician, Medical Director, Bellaire ER

Content reviewed and edited by Dr. Mario Quintanilla, MD. Walk in or call (713) 660-0001 anytime.

Illustration for 24/7 Emergency Care for Southside Place Residents

The nearest 24/7 emergency room to Southside Place is Bellaire ER at 5302 Bellaire Blvd, Bellaire, TX 77401 — a short drive west along Bellaire Boulevard. It is a freestanding emergency room open 24 hours a day, every day, with no appointment needed. Board-certified emergency physicians are on site around the clock, supported by CT, digital X-ray, ultrasound, and an on-site laboratory, so most emergencies can be diagnosed and treated in a single visit.

If someone has life-threatening symptoms — chest pain, stroke signs, severe trouble breathing — call 911. For other urgent problems, call (713) 660-0001 or walk in any time.

Red flags — go to the ER now

Call 911 (do not drive yourself) for:

  • Chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes, or pain spreading to the arm, jaw, or back — especially with sweating, nausea, or shortness of breath. These are warning signs of a heart attack described by the American Heart Association.
  • Sudden face drooping, arm weakness, or slurred speech — even if it goes away. Use the F.A.S.T. stroke warning signs from the American Stroke Association and note the time symptoms started; stroke treatment is time-critical.
  • Severe difficulty breathing, or bluish lips or face.
  • Signs of a severe allergic reaction: throat tightness, swelling of the lips or tongue, or widespread hives with trouble breathing.
  • Uncontrolled bleeding, major trauma, or a suspected spinal injury.
  • Unresponsiveness, a first-time seizure, or a seizure lasting more than 5 minutes.

Come to the ER right away (drive only if it is safe) for:

  • Sudden, severe abdominal pain, especially with fever, persistent vomiting, or a rigid abdomen.
  • A sudden, severe “worst of your life” headache.
  • Head injury with loss of consciousness, confusion, or repeated vomiting — or any head injury while taking blood thinners.
  • A suspected broken bone with visible deformity, or a dislocated joint.
  • Deep cuts that will not stop bleeding with direct pressure.
  • High fever with stiff neck, confusion, or a spreading rash.
  • Heavy bleeding or severe pain during pregnancy.

For suspected poisoning or overdose, call Poison Control at (800) 222-1222 — or 911 if the person is drowsy, seizing, or not breathing normally.

ER, urgent care, or telemedicine?

  • Emergency room: any of the red flags above, or any symptom that could be life- or limb-threatening. See our guide on when to visit the ER.
  • Telemedicine: minor illnesses — cold and flu symptoms, sore throat, rashes, medication questions — can often be handled from home through a telemedicine visit.
  • When in doubt, come in. MedlinePlus offers plain-language guidance on when to use the emergency room; if you are unsure whether a symptom is serious, it is safer to be evaluated.

What Bellaire ER treats

Bellaire ER handles the full range of emergency services, including:

  • Cardiac symptoms — chest pain evaluation with EKG and cardiac lab testing on site.
  • Stroke symptoms — rapid assessment with immediate CT imaging.
  • Injuries — fractures, dislocations, lacerations, and head injuries.
  • Abdominal emergencies — abdominal pain, appendicitis, and kidney stones.
  • Pediatric emergencies — children of all ages are treated 24/7.
  • Infections and respiratory illness — on-site lab tests for flu, COVID-19, RSV, and strep are available, along with treatment for pneumonia and asthma flare-ups.

On-site diagnostics, results without the wait

Because imaging and lab work are in the building, there is no referral or second trip:

  • CT scans for head injuries, stroke evaluation, abdominal pain, and internal injuries
  • Digital X-ray for fractures and chest complaints
  • Ultrasound for gallbladder, blood-flow, and pregnancy-related concerns
  • Laboratory for blood counts, metabolic panels, cardiac markers, urinalysis, and rapid infection tests

Location, insurance, and cost

Bellaire ER is at 5302 Bellaire Blvd with free parking near the entrance. Most major private insurance plans are accepted; as a freestanding ER, the facility may be out-of-network for some plans, so review our insurance and billing information and cost page, and call with any billing questions.

Bellaire ER — open 24/7, no appointment needed. Call (713) 660-0001, get directions, or start a telemedicine visit.