University Hospital
Rio Tower · San Antonio, Texas 78229University Hospital in San Antonio, TX, is a leading academic medical center and the flagship hospital of University Health. It serves as the primary teaching hospital for UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine. As the only Level I Trauma Center for both adults and children in South Texas, and home to the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center, it provides comprehensive, high-level care across a vast array of specialties, including advanced cardiology, transplant services, and pediatric care. The hospital is recognized for its commitment to patient safety, nursing excellence, and innovative medical technologies, offering a full spectrum of services from primary care to highly specialized treatments.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
- Adult Trauma Center
- Level I
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Yes, Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
- Stroke Center
- Available
Yes, Comprehensive Stroke Center
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Yes, Chest Pain Center
- Burn Center
- Available
Yes, dedicated burn unit/center
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric), Comprehensive Stroke Center, Chest Pain Center
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 University Hospital's current wait.
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