Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA MSA

Portland 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 30 min

CMS median ED time, 14 of 16 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

No pediatric ERs are listed in this metro inventory.

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Legacy Emanuel Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

30 min

Last Updated

Jun 17, 2026, 3:24 AM PDT

Overall rating: 3 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 46 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 3%

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Providence Portland Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Jul 7, 2026, 5:45 AM PDT

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.: 3 hr 35 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

65 min

Last Updated

Jun 1, 2026, 3:04 PM PDT

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.: 3 hr 6 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Willamette Valley Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

125 min

Last Updated

Jun 6, 2026, 8:36 AM PDT

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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 51 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 2%

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Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

150 min

Last Updated

Jun 20, 2026, 8:50 PM PDT

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: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 55 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.
Legacy Emanuel Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	30 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 17, 2026, 3:24 AM PDT 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 46 min	3%
Providence Portland Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 7, 2026, 5:45 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	very high	3 hr 35 min	4%
Legacy Good Samaritan Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	65 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 1, 2026, 3:04 PM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr 6 min	4%
Willamette Valley Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	125 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 6, 2026, 8:36 AM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	2 hr 51 min	2%
Legacy Meridian Park Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	150 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 20, 2026, 8:50 PM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 55 min	2%
Ohsu HospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	3 stars	1955 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 4, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	3 hr 54 min	4%
Adventist Health PortlandVoluntary non-profit - ChurchView ER Costs	4 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	high	3 hr 26 min	1%
Hillsboro Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	2 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	high	3 hr 20 min	4%
Kaiser Foundation Hospital WestsideVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	data unavailable	data unavailable	data unavailable
Kaiser Sunnyside Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	4 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	data unavailable	data unavailable	data unavailable

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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.

PROVIDENCE PORTLAND MEDICAL CENTER

35 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 7, 2026, 5:10 AM PDT
Seen date and time: Jul 7, 2026, 5:45 AM PDT

OHSU Hospital

1955 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Jul 3, 2026, 2:25 PM PDT
Seen date and time: Jul 4, 2026, 11:00 PM PDT

i have sickle cell and it was very ridiculous in the waiting room i was in so much pain i was in tears the whole time they could’ve at least put a IV in they didn’t even do that

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.

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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.

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