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Address
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
Tyler, TX 75708
Phone
Government - State
HoursMon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun Closed Websiteuthealtheasttexas.com
Facilities & services
182
total beds
General acute care
facility type
Emergency & critical care
Shock / traumaEmergency psych
Imaging
CTMRIDiagnostic radiology
Surgery
Anesthesiology
Other services
ChemotherapyPsychiatric unitPharmacy
Accessibility & amenities
Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible parking Wheelchair-accessible restroom Free parking lot Apple Pay / Google Pay Requires appointments Recommends appointment
ER performance
Typical ER visit length
Median time from arrival to leaving.
2 hr 20 min of 342 patients
Mental-health ER visit length
Mental health visits usually run longer (safety screening).
4 hr 55 min of 37 patients
Patients who left before being seen
Walked out before being seen, usually due to long waits.
1% of 10,398 visits
Compared to other US hospitals
Patient safety
Rates of infections, clots, falls and surgical complications during a stay.
- About 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
0.00 1.00 = national avg
C. diff (intestinal) infections
Gut infections, often after antibiotics.
- About average
0.00 1.00 = national avg
What patients say
Overall HCAHPS rating
Hospital rating
79% rated 9 or 10 of 10
79%
Would recommend
79% would definitely recommend
79%
Nurse communication
85% said nurses always communicated well
85%
Doctor communication
87% said doctors always communicated well
87%
Cleanliness
78% said the room was always clean
78%
Quietness at night
64% said the area was always quiet at night
64%
Clinicians on staff
220
total clinicians
3
ER physicians
By specialty
Internal medicine 30
Neurology 13
Radiology 11
Cardiology 10
Hematology / oncology 9
Pulmonology 7
Critical care 3
General surgery 3
Interventional cardiology 3
Orthopedic surgery 2
Obstetrics / gynecology 2
Interventional radiology 1
Anesthesiology 1
Frequently asked questions
How long is the wait at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler?

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler does not currently publish a live wait-time feed. Call the ER directly at (903) 877-7777 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 Tyler.

Is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler 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 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, call (903) 877-7777.

Where is The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler located?

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler is located at 11937 Us Highway 271, Tyler, TX, 75708. Phone: (903) 877-7777.