Duke Raleigh Hospital: Emergency Room

We provide care for injuries including falls, motor vehicle accidents and gunshot wounds. Patients who need complex specialty care may be assessed and stabilized by the emergency department medical staff, then transported to Duke University Hospital or WakeMed Hospital, when needed, through Duke LifeFlight and other emergency transport services. We also accept transfers from other facilities for care related to stroke as we are the only primary stroke center in Wake County.

Wait Times

Wait times are a concern in any emergency department.  How quickly one is seen is dependent on many factors. During peak emergency times, an emergency department provider is stationed at the emergency room registration area to perform a medical screening exam and initiate care upon patients’ arrival.

Read more: 9 facts about emergency care

Heart and Stroke Care

• As a Primary Stroke Care Center, we are trained in the latest procedures and technology, and offer the highest level of specialized stroke care from the second you arrive in the emergency room.
• Our efforts to improve cardiac care include an emergency response protocol for heart attack that ensures patients receive life-saving treatment as quickly as possible.

Additional Emergency Department Areas

• The P.I.T. (Provider in Triage) area treats people with minor illnesses or injuries.

Urgent Care

If you need medical attention that is not life-threatening, please visit one of our conveniently located urgent care clinics or you can reserve your spot online. 

Read more: Should you go to urgent care? 

For questions about the following, please visit:

• Duke My Chart to make follow up appointments and access portions of your medical record
• Understanding your bill for questions about your bill and payment options
• Patient and visitor relations to submit a suggestion, concern or compliment