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Address
51 NORTH 39TH STREET
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone
Voluntary non-profit - Other
HoursOpen 24/7 Websitepennmedicine.org
Facilities & services
305
total beds
2
operating rooms
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Dedicated ERICUCCUHelipad
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Inpatient surgeryOpen heart surgeryCath labAnesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyRenal dialysisPsychiatric unitAlcohol & drugPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Public restrooms Medication disposal Paid parking garage Paid parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
5 hr 11 min of 523 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 56 min of 22 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
5% of 52,087 visits
Head CT scan time for stroke
Time from arrival to head CT for suspected stroke. Faster is better.
1 hr 4 min of 11 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.
- About average
1.00 1.00 = national avg
Catheter urinary-tract infections
UTIs from a urinary catheter. Known as CAUTI.
- About average
0.74 1.00 = national avg
Colon surgery site infections
Wound infections after colon surgery.
- About average
1.12 1.00 = national avg
MRSA bloodstream infections
Drug-resistant staph in the bloodstream.
Worse than average
1.66 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
Better than average
0.54 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
72% rated 9 or 10 of 10
72%
Would recommend
73% would definitely recommend
73%
Nurse communication
84% said nurses always communicated well
84%
Doctor communication
79% said doctors always communicated well
79%
Cleanliness
62% said the room was always clean
62%
Quietness at night
53% said the area was always quiet at night
53%
Clinicians on staff
1,722
total clinicians
48
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 169
Radiology 122
Anesthesiology 73
Cardiology 68
Hematology / oncology 53
Neurology 36
Critical care 28
Orthopedic surgery 25
General surgery 23
Pulmonology 18
Obstetrics / gynecology 14
Interventional cardiology 12
Interventional radiology 11
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center?

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (215) 662-8000 for the most current wait estimate.

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 Philadelphia.

Is Penn Presbyterian 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 Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, call (215) 662-8000.

Where is Penn Presbyterian Medical Center located?

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center is located at 51 North 39Th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104. Phone: (215) 662-8000.