Emergency Department

Stamford Hospital's Emergency Department provides care for life-threatening illnesses and injuries, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Emergency Department is staffed by full-time emergency physicians at all times. They are assisted by physician assistants and, at times, residents, who care for patients under their supervision.

The ED's "fast track" area, staffed by a skilled emergency physician, provides immediate attention for less acute emergencies, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. The busiest times of day are typically the hours between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., and waiting time may vary according to the time of day and how many other patients are waiting. Monday is typically the busiest day. For patients who require admission to an inpatient unit, Stamford Hospital's bedside registration facilitates the process.

The Emergency Department (sometimes referred to as the Emergency Room) has a case manager and a patient representative assigned to help with your needs while in the ED and, if necessary, assist with your discharge. If you need additional help, please let us know.

Directions to Stamford Hospital's Emergency Department

From New York

» Via Merritt Parkway
Exit 34. Turn right onto Route 104 (Long Ridge Road) and travel 0.9 miles to traffic light at rotary island. Bear right onto Stillwater Road (follow hospital sign) and continue 2.3 miles to light at island intersection. Municipal golf course is on your left. Proceed past golf course, bearing left onto W. Broad Street at wide intersection. Continue three short blocks and turn right onto Shelburne Road. Hospital entrance is on the left.

» Via Connecticut Turnpike
Exit 6. At second traffic light turn left under Turnpike on West Avenue. Continue 0.7 miles to traffic island and stop sign. Turn left on Stillwater Avenue. Turn right at next island intersection onto W. Broad Street. Continue three short blocks and turn right onto Shelburne Road. Hospital entrance is on the left.

From New Haven

» Via Merritt Parkway
Exit 34. Turn left onto Route 104 (Long Ridge Road) and travel 0.9 miles to light at rotary island. Bear right onto Stillwater Road (follow hospital sign) and continue 2.3 miles to light at island intersection. Municipal golf course is on your left. Proceed past golf course, bearing left onto W. Broad Street at wide intersection. Continue three short blocks and turn right onto Shelburne Road. Hospital entrance is on the left.

» Via Connecticut Turnpike
Exit 6. Turn right at light onto West Avenue. Continue 0.7 miles to traffic island and stop sign. Turn left on Stillwater Avenue. Turn right at next island intersection onto W. Broad Street. Continue three short blocks and turn right onto Shelburne Road. Hospital entrance is on the left.

From Downtown Stamford
At Landmark Square intersection, proceed west onto Broad Street, cross Washington Boulevard, and continue on Broad Street. After the second traffic light, proceed up the hill. On the left, you will pass a group of stores on the corner of Wright Street. Continue on Broad Street to the traffic light. Proceed past the light and turn left onto Shelburne Road. Hospital entrance is on the left.