Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX MSA

Dallas-Fort Worth 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.

2 hr 33 min

CMS median ED time, 79 of 90 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Childrens Medical Center PlanoChildrens Medical Ctr of DallasCook Childrens Medical CenterCook Childrens Medical Center ProsperMedical City Children's Hospital Pediatric Emergency Room

Showing 1-5 of 90 ER locations

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Medical City ArlingtonProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Aug 16, 2026, 7:35 PM CDT

Overall rating: 2 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: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 6 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Methodist Midlothian Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Aug 11, 2026, 4:51 AM CDT

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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 43 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital KaufmanVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jul 24, 2026, 11:27 AM CDT

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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 28 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Methodist Hospital For SurgeryProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Jun 4, 2026, 11:06 AM CDT

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: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Medical City ER ArgyleProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

45 min

Last Updated

Aug 17, 2026, 1:03 AM CDT

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: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 9 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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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.
Medical City ArlingtonProprietaryView ER Costs	2 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 16, 2026, 7:35 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 6 min	1%
Methodist Midlothian Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 11, 2026, 4:51 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 43 min	1%
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital KaufmanVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	Not available	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 24, 2026, 11:27 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 28 min	3%
Methodist Hospital For SurgeryProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 4, 2026, 11:06 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	2 hr	0%
Medical City ER ArgyleProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 17, 2026, 1:03 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 9 min	0%
Medical City ER SaginawVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	5 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 1, 2026, 1:24 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	1 hr 49 min	1%
Methodist Richardson Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	4 stars	45 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 11, 2026, 4:53 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 1 min	2%
Medical City ER StonebridgeProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 18, 2026, 7:21 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 19 min	0%
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort WorthVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 11, 2026, 4:43 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 49 min	0%
Medical City DentonProprietaryView ER Costs	4 stars	65 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 27, 2026, 7:03 PM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	2 hr 9 min	0%

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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.

USMD HOSPITAL AT ARLINGTON L P

145 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 30, 2026, 5:02 PM CDT
Seen date and time: Aug 30, 2026, 7:27 PM CDT

MEDICAL CITY DENTON

65 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 27, 2026, 5:58 PM CDT
Seen date and time: Aug 27, 2026, 7:03 PM CDT

Alternatives to the ER

Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing trouble, major injury, severe allergic reaction, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.

For non-emergency symptoms, these options can help you get guidance and decide whether home care, urgent care, or a trip to the ER is the right call.

Call Your Insurer's free 24/7 Nurse Line

Many insurance plans include a free 24/7 nurse line where a registered nurse can help you weigh your symptoms and figure out the right next step.

See major insurance nurse line numbers

Use 24/7 Virtual Urgent Care

24/7 virtual urgent care lets you see a provider from home, often in minutes, without waiting room time or an ER bill. Self-pay rates start as low as $59 per visit, and many plans cover it for free.

See virtual urgent care options

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