Leader in Trauma Care and Emergency Medicine
The Marc and Laura Andreessen Adult Emergency Department is the only Level 1 Trauma Center between San Francisco and San Jose and is designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Our doctors are board certified and have been recognized nationally and internationally for their critical care, teaching, research, humanitarian efforts, and contributions to advancing emergency medicine.
Our staff includes professors from the Stanford School of Medicine, who leverage specialized expertise that covers cardiovascular health, diagnostic ultrasound, wilderness medicine, public health, international medicine, and more to provide you and your family with unsurpassed care.
Estimated wait times are approximate and subject to change.
Our Doctors
The doctors listed here serve the Marc and Laura Andreessen Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments in Palo Alto. This list is not a comprehensive list of all Stanford Health Care emergency providers.
Other Care Options for Minor Injuries or Illnesses
For minor injuries or illnesses that are not life-threatening—such as colds, sprains, or ear infections—but need immediate attention, our Express Care, Urgent Care, and Walk-In Clinics are available with same-day care options and video visits.
When to call 911
Call 911 right away if you are having a life-threatening medical emergency and cannot get yourself to the emergency department (ED). Every minute counts, and EMTs can start delivering lifesaving treatments in an ambulance on the way to the hospital.
You should call 911 if you are:
- Having trouble walking, talking, or seeing, or if one side of your face is drooping
- Finding it difficult to breathe
- Experiencing chest pain or pressure
- Unable to transport yourself or your loved one to the ED safely