Live Updated 28 min ago
1hr
current ed wait
15 min longer than usual
49 min
avg today
45 min
avg overall
60 min
longest seen
Typical wait for non-urgent cases. Patients are seen in order of clinical priority. The most seriously ill are always seen first, no matter how busy the ER is.
Refreshing in 5:00
Source: Northwell Health · auto-refreshed every 30 min · details
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Wait time, last 24 hours
Under 30 min 30 - 60 min Over 60 min Typical next few hours
Typical wait by hour of the day

Average wait at each hour, across every reading we have.

Hour-by-hour breakdown
HourAvg. waitTrend
Today, 2 AM
avg. of 3 readings
52 min rising
Today, 1 AM
avg. of 6 readings
45 min falling
Today, 12 AM
avg. of 6 readings
49 min rising
Yesterday, 11 PM
avg. of 6 readings
46 min steady
Yesterday, 10 PM
avg. of 6 readings
46 min rising
Yesterday, 9 PM
avg. of 6 readings
43 min rising
Yesterday, 8 PM
avg. of 6 readings
40 min rising
Yesterday, 7 PM
avg. of 6 readings
38 min falling
Yesterday, 6 PM
avg. of 6 readings
49 min steady
Yesterday, 5 PM
avg. of 6 readings
50 min rising
Yesterday, 4 PM
avg. of 6 readings
44 min falling
Yesterday, 3 PM
avg. of 6 readings
48 min falling
Yesterday, 2 PM
avg. of 6 readings
51 min falling
Yesterday, 1 PM
avg. of 6 readings
54 min rising
Yesterday, 12 PM
avg. of 6 readings
48 min rising
Yesterday, 11 AM
avg. of 6 readings
42 min falling
Yesterday, 10 AM
avg. of 6 readings
45 min rising
Yesterday, 9 AM
avg. of 6 readings
34 min falling
Yesterday, 8 AM
avg. of 6 readings
52 min falling
Yesterday, 7 AM
avg. of 6 readings
56 min falling
Yesterday, 6 AM
avg. of 6 readings
1 hr steady
Yesterday, 5 AM
avg. of 6 readings
1 hr steady
Yesterday, 4 AM
avg. of 6 readings
1 hr steady
Yesterday, 3 AM
avg. of 6 readings
1 hr -
Visit Nassau County
Address
270 - 05 76TH AVENUE
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Private
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitelij.northwell.edu
Facilities & services
1,025
total beds
33
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible parking Free parking lot Free street parking Onsite parking Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
4 hr 13 min of 321 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 48 min of 19 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
2% of 202,462 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 23 min of 29 patients
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
Above average
Avoiding readmission
Patients returning within 30 days for the same condition.
Below average
Infection rates lower is better
Central-line bloodstream infections
Bloodstream infections from a central IV line. Known as CLABSI.
Better than average
0.34 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
Better than average
0.39 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
Better than average
0.36 1.00 = national avg
Hysterectomy site infections
Wound infections after abdominal hysterectomy.
- About average
0.87 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
Better than average
0.61 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.19 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
66% rated 9 or 10 of 10
66%
Would recommend
66% would definitely recommend
66%
Nurse communication
74% said nurses always communicated well
74%
Doctor communication
74% said doctors always communicated well
74%
Cleanliness
69% said the room was always clean
69%
Quietness at night
53% said the area was always quiet at night
53%
Clinicians on staff
1,836
total clinicians
105
ER physicians
By specialty
Radiology 144
Internal medicine 125
Anesthesiology 109
Cardiology 69
Neurology 68
Orthopedic surgery 55
Hematology / oncology 52
General surgery 42
Critical care 37
Pulmonology 34
Obstetrics / gynecology 19
Interventional radiology 14
Interventional cardiology 11
Where this number comes from

Northwell Health publishes this wait time on its website, northwell.edu . We check it about every 30 minutes and show you the most recent number.

Looking on their site? The wait shows up as the text "60+ m" somewhere on the page , usually a small banner near the top, a sidebar, or a footer. It can take a moment to appear if the page loads it after.
  • What it means: How long someone arriving right now would likely wait to see a doctor.
  • Last updated: 2:22am on 11 Jun 2026 (hospital local time)
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Long Island Jewish Medical Center?

The most recently published wait at Long Island Jewish Medical Center is 60 minutes, as of 2:22am hospital local time. The all-time average for this ER is around 45 minutes. Wait times change quickly , call the ER to confirm before you travel.

Should I go to the ER or to urgent care?

For life-threatening symptoms , chest pain, stroke signs (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty), severe bleeding, breathing difficulty, or loss of consciousness , call 911 and head to the ER. For minor injuries, fevers, low-grade illness, or anything non-emergency, urgent care is usually faster and cheaper. See urgent care near New Hyde Park.

Is Long Island Jewish Medical Center open 24 hours?

Most Medicare-certified ERs in the US run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To confirm the current status of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, call (718) 470-7000.

Where is Long Island Jewish Medical Center located?

Long Island Jewish Medical Center is located at 270 - 05 76Th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY, 11040. Phone: (718) 470-7000.