See ER wait times and locations

Know where to go

Whether it’s a minor illness or a major injury, the last thing you want to do is wonder if you should wait to see your primary care physician (PCP), head to an urgent care or go to the emergency room. We hope to make this decision a little easier for you.

 

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Should I wait to see my Primary Care doctor?

Your primary care provider is your main healthcare contact in non-emergency situations. Don't have a provider? Inova offers primary care services at convenient locations throughout Northern Virginia. 

Primary care services

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Do you need same day urgent care? 

Expert same-day, in-person, virtual and in-home medical care for minor illnesses and injury as well as lab tests and more. 

Walk-in and virtual urgent care

In-Home medical care

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Do you need to go to the emergency room?

If you have a serious or life-threatening medical concern, call 911 or head to nearest emergency room. 

ER locations and wait times

Wait times for Inova Emergency Rooms

The values listed below represent median Emergency Room wait times. These times are provided for informational purposes only and cannot be guaranteed upon arrival. They may be subject to change without notice. When NA is displayed, the wait time is not available.

You can now manage your registration process online at Inova’s Emergency Care locations.

After you check in with us, using your mobile device, you can:

  • Verify home and emergency contacts
  • Add and update medications
  • Provide list of allergies
  • Provide insurance information
  • Complete questionnaire about health and wellbeing

Ask a team member for assistance to get started.