Emergency Department
- Fax:
Location hours:
Open every day, 24 hours a day.
Virtual urgent care gives you after-hours access to UVA providers.
Parking: Parking is available for free in the Lee Street Parking Garage, directly across the street from University Hospital and the Emergency Department.
Valet parking is available at the Emergency Department. See the valet hours and pricing here.
38.0320013, -78.4986857
Emergency Department
First Floor
1215 Lee St.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
United States
Directions
Overview
Before You Come to the ER
Review all visitor restrictions.
If you have these symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
Call before coming to the Emergency Department for screening and next steps.
Emergency Department Features
Our 70-bed, Level 1 trauma center treats all types of adult and children's emergencies. Services include:
- Adult emergency department with bedside registration, four operating rooms, and a 10-bed clinical decision-making unit
- Children’s emergency department, an 11-bed area with a separate children’s lobby and emergency specialists for patients under 20 years of age
- Rapid Medical Evaluation area, a 12-bed section designed to address minor emergencies like sore throats, fevers, sprains and lacerations
- Dedicated 8-bed section for behavioral and mental health emergencies
- Interventional cardiology and radiology suites
The emergency department:
- Evaluates your or your child's critical health needs
- Stabilizes life-threatening conditions
- Performs emergency surgery when necessary
Transfer a Patient
For all inpatient and emergency transfers, call 844.XFERUVA (844.933.7882).
Emergency Transport to UVA
In-state: Call for Pegasus medical transport: 800.552.1826
Out-of-State: Call 800.882.4354
Newborn Emergency Transport System (NETS)
Call NETS: 866.638.7882
Virtual Urgent Care (limited hours)
Our virtual urgent care gives you limited after-hours access to UVA providers for NON-EMERGENCY care.
If you’re sick or in moderate pain and have a connected device with a microphone and camera, you can see a provider by video.
Learn how to get started with virtual urgent care.
