Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC MSA

Virginia Beach 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, 11 of 12 ER locations

Pediatric ERs

Pediatric ERs in this metro area:Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters Inc

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Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of WilliamsburgVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

5 min

Last Updated

Aug 23, 2026, 11:58 PM 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: medium
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 25 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

10 min

Last Updated

Aug 27, 2026, 3:04 PM EDT

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: high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 47 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 1%

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Sentara Norfolk General HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Other

Reported

Wait Time

25 min

Last Updated

Jun 11, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT

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

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Sentara Careplex HospitalVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

60 min

Last Updated

Sep 14, 2026, 8:35 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: very high
Median time spent in ER i Median time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving.: 2 hr 16 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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Riverside Regional Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - Private

Reported

Wait Time

70 min

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT

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.: 3 hr 58 min
Left before being seen i Percentage of patients who left the ER before being seen.: 4%

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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.
Riverside Doctors' Hospital Of WilliamsburgVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	5 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 23, 2026, 11:58 PM 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 25 min	1%
Bon Secours Maryview Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	10 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 27, 2026, 3:04 PM EDT Patient-reported arrival-to-first-seen time. Not verified by a hospital and not a measure of total ER visit time.	high	2 hr 47 min	1%
Sentara Norfolk General HospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	3 stars	25 min Not a live wait estimate	Jun 11, 2026, 6:19 AM EDT 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	4%
Sentara Careplex HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	60 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 14, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT 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 16 min	4%
Riverside Regional Medical CenterVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	70 min Not a live wait estimate	Oct 14, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT 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 58 min	4%
Sentara Virginia Beach General HospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	4 stars	70 min Not a live wait estimate	Aug 9, 2026, 11:42 PM EDT 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 13 min	3%
Riverside Walter Reed HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	4 stars	95 min Not a live wait estimate	Sep 10, 2026, 2:57 PM 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 20 min	1%
Sentara Obici HospitalVoluntary non-profit - OtherView ER Costs	4 stars	125 min Not a live wait estimate	Oct 28, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT 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 37 min	2%
Mary Immaculate HospitalVoluntary non-profit - PrivateView ER Costs	3 stars	145 min Not a live wait estimate	Jul 6, 2026, 11:50 PM 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 53 min	2%
Chesapeake General HospitalGovernment - Hospital District or AuthorityView ER Costs	3 stars	No current public wait time	May 22, 2026	very high	3 hr 8 min	3%

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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.

SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL

125 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Oct 28, 2026, 9:49 PM EDT
Seen date and time: Oct 28, 2026, 11:54 PM EDT

RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

70 min wait

Patient-reported

Arrival date and time: Oct 14, 2026, 11:18 AM EDT
Seen date and time: Oct 14, 2026, 12:28 PM EDT

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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