Erlanger East Hospital
1751 Gunbarrel Rd · Chattanooga, Tennessee 37421Erlanger East Hospital is a 120-bed acute care hospital located in Chattanooga, TN, and is a key part of the Erlanger Health System. Opened in 2006, it is particularly known for its comprehensive Women's Services, including a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Baby-Friendly designation, as well as its 24/7 Emergency Department and advanced surgical capabilities. The hospital offers a wide array of medical and surgical specialties, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services, serving the healthcare needs of the eastern Chattanooga region.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, provides emergency care for children; critical pediatric cases are typically transferred to Children's Hospital at Erlanger (main campus).
- Stroke Center
- Available
Not a primary comprehensive stroke center (Erlanger Baroness is), but provides initial stabilization and transfer.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Not a primary cardiac center (Erlanger Baroness is), but provides emergency cardiac care and stabilization.
- Burn Center
- Available
No, Erlanger Baroness Hospital houses the regional burn center.
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Not Available
24/7 Emergency Department staffed by board-certified emergency physicians. Offers advanced imaging and lab services. Provides initial stabilization for complex cases before potential transfer within the Erlanger Health System.
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 Erlanger East Hospital's current wait.
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