The University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave · Chicago, Illinois 60637The University of Chicago Medical Center is a leading academic medical institution located in Chicago, IL, renowned for its advanced patient care, groundbreaking research, and medical education. As a Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, it offers a comprehensive range of specialized services, including an NCI-designated cancer center, a world-class transplant institute, and advanced heart and vascular care. Affiliated with the University of Chicago, it is at the forefront of medical innovation and personalized medicine, serving the local community and patients from around the globe.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Pediatric Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, Comer Children's Hospital Emergency Department, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Chest Pain Center and comprehensive cardiac services
- Burn Center
- Available
Information not available at this time. Please call (888) 824-0200 to inquire.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level I Trauma Center for adults and children, Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center, 24/7 emergency services.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe The University of Chicago Medical Center's current wait.

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