Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA MSA

Atlanta ER Wait Times

Note: ER wait times can change quickly. Sometimes an ER may not appear busy to those waiting in the lobby, but there can be a separate entrance for patients who arrive by ambulance.

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Historical Average ER Wait Time

This data comes from CMS emergency department performance data for Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025. ERcost averages the historical benchmark across ER locations in this metro area.

3 hr 34 min

CMS median ED time, 27 of 29 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Arthur M. Blank Hospital Main Entrance - Children's Healthcare of AtlantaChildren's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish RiteChildren's Hughes Spalding Hospital Emergency Department

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Piedmont WaltonProprietary

Live

Wait Time

1 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Overall rating: 3 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: Piedmont-published emergency room wait time by location; Piedmont says emergency room wait times refresh at least every 15 minutes and may change based on patient severity.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 17 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Arthur M. Blank Hospital Main Entrance - Children's Healthcare Of AtlantaVoluntary non-profit - PrivatePediatric ER

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Jun 16, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT

Overall rating: Not available
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: data unavailable
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: data unavailable
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: data unavailable

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Piedmont NewnanVoluntary non-profit - Private

Live

Wait Time

14 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT

Overall rating: 2 stars
Source: Hospital source
Source info: Piedmont-published emergency room wait time by location; Piedmont says emergency room wait times refresh at least every 15 minutes and may change based on patient severity.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 3 hr 22 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Southern Regional Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

20 min

Last Updated

Jul 5, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT

Overall rating: 1 star
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 4 hr 20 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 9%

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Emory University HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Jun 27, 2026, 11:25 AM EDT

Overall rating: 4 stars
Source: Patient-reported wait time
Source info: Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.
Historical Benchmark: Historical emergency department benchmark measures
ER volume: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 5 hr 5 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Emergency room wait times by facility
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated	Historical Benchmark (Jan 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025)
Facility Name	Overall Rating		Last Updated		i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.	Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.
Piedmont WaltonProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	1 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Piedmont-published emergency room wait time by location; Piedmont says emergency room wait times refresh at least every 15 minutes and may change based on patient severity.	high	2 hr 17 min	0%
Arthur M. Blank Hospital Main Entrance - Children's Healthcare Of AtlantaVoluntary non-profit - PrivatePediatric ERView ER Costs	Not available	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 16, 2026, 8:51 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	data unavailable	data unavailable	data unavailable
Piedmont NewnanVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	14 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Piedmont-published emergency room wait time by location; Piedmont says emergency room wait times refresh at least every 15 minutes and may change based on patient severity.	very high	3 hr 22 min	1%
Southern Regional Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	1 star	20 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 5, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	4 hr 20 min	9%
Emory University HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 27, 2026, 11:25 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	5 hr 5 min	2%
Northeast Georgia Medical Center BarrowProprietaryView ER Costs	Not available	50 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 1, 2026, 8:36 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 12 min	1%
Northeast Georgia Medical Center LumpkinVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	5 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 6, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 42 min	1%
Piedmont Eastside Medical CenterProprietaryView ER Costs	1 star	99 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Piedmont-published emergency room wait time by location; Piedmont says emergency room wait times refresh at least every 15 minutes and may change based on patient severity.	very high	2 hr 56 min	2%
Jasper Memorial HospitalGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	Not available	100 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 24, 2026, 11:44 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 26 min	1%
Piedmont NewtonVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	191 min Hospital source	Jul 7, 2026, 4:30 AM EDT Piedmont-published emergency room wait time by location; Piedmont says emergency room wait times refresh at least every 15 minutes and may change based on patient severity.	high	3 hr 34 min	1%

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Data Sources: Live wait-time values and recent patient reports are compiled from hospital-published sources, patient submissions, and verified updates. Historical data represents CMS-audited annual performance benchmarks and is not a live estimate of current ER volume. Hospital ownership labels and hospital overall ratings come from the CMS Hospital General Information dataset. CMS ratings are a broad summary, not a perfect measure of whether a hospital is best for a specific service.

Recent Patient Reports

Patient reports are submitted by site visitors. Wait times can change quickly and do not represent total ER visit time.

NORTHEAST GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER LUMPKIN

60 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 6, 2026, 7:26 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 6, 2026, 8:26 AM EDT

SOUTHERN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

20 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 5, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Jul 5, 2026, 11:27 AM EDT

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