San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX MSA

San Antonio 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 46 min

CMS median ED time, 13 of 16 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Christus Children's

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Connally Memorial Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Reported

Wait Time

15 min

Last Updated

Aug 28, 2026, 5:01 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: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 1 hr 57 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Methodist Hospital Stone OakProprietary

Reported

Wait Time

20 min

Last Updated

Jul 23, 2026, 5:10 AM CDT

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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 52 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 0%

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Medina Regional HospitalGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

Reported

Wait Time

25 min

Last Updated

Jul 22, 2026, 10:16 PM 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: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 1 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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South Texas Spine And Surgical HospitalPhysician

Reported

Wait Time

25 min

Last Updated

Jul 11, 2026, 7:22 PM 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: low
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 12 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

35 min

Last Updated

Jul 23, 2026, 7:58 AM CDT

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 56 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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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.
Connally Memorial Medical CenterGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	Not available	15 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 28, 2026, 5:01 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	low	1 hr 57 min	1%
Methodist Hospital Stone OakProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	20 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 23, 2026, 5:10 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 52 min	0%
Medina Regional HospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	Not available	25 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 22, 2026, 10:16 PM 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 1 min	1%
South Texas Spine And Surgical HospitalPhysicianView ER Costs	Not available	25 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 11, 2026, 7:22 PM 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 12 min	1%
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital - Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	35 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 23, 2026, 7:58 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 56 min	1%
Methodist HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 8, 2026, 10:56 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 14 min	1%
Resolute Baptist HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	3 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 21, 2026, 10:27 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 25 min	1%
University Health University HospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	3 stars	40 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 8, 2026, 7:55 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	6 hr 14 min	2%
Bandera Family HospitalProprietaryView ER Costs	Not available	50 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 1, 2026, 5:12 PM CDT 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
Guadalupe Regional Medical CenterGovernment - LocalView ER Costs	2 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 28, 2026, 4:56 AM CDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	medium	3 hr 3 min	2%

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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.

BANDERA FAMILY HOSPITAL

50 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Sep 1, 2026, 4:22 PM CDT
Seen date and time: Sep 1, 2026, 5:12 PM CDT

CONNALLY MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER

15 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Aug 28, 2026, 4:46 AM CDT
Seen date and time: Aug 28, 2026, 5:01 AM 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.

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