Michael Garron Hospital

825 Coxwell Ave, Toronto, ON (416) 461-8272
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1h 7m – 2h 14m
Most likely 1h 47m

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About Michael Garron Hospital

Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital) operates the Stavro Emergency Department at 825 Coxwell Avenue in East York, Toronto — one of the busiest single-site emergency departments in Ontario, serving a diverse catchment population of approximately 400,000 residents. The 24/7 ED provides comprehensive emergency care including Medical Toxicology, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Addiction Medicine, and Obstetrics, with a dedicated Child and Youth Emergency Zone affiliated with the Hospital for Sick Children. As a University of Toronto-affiliated community teaching hospital with 388 beds and over 80,000 annual emergency visits, this is a full-service urban ER equipped to handle severe trauma, cardiac emergencies, mental health crises, and complex medical presentations.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department (Stavro Emergency Department), Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Kids Health Alliance member), Child and Youth Emergency Zone, Medical Toxicology, Critical Care Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Obstetrics & Maternal Emergency Care, Pain Medicine, Occupational & Sports Medicine, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Cardiac Critical Care, Stroke Care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), General Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Respirology, Geriatric Care, Infectious Disease, Oncology, Mental Health Services, Newborn & Maternal Care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Emergency Department entrance at Michael Garron Hospital?
The Emergency Department entrance is located off Mortimer Avenue, on the south side of the hospital, under the Emergency sign. Do not use the main Coxwell Avenue entrance — go directly to the Mortimer Avenue ED entrance for emergency care.
Does Michael Garron Hospital have a pediatric emergency area?
Yes. The Stavro Emergency Department includes a dedicated Child and Youth Emergency Zone for pediatric patients. MGH is a member of the Kids Health Alliance and is affiliated with the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), ensuring coordinated, high-quality care for children and youth.
Is Michael Garron Hospital the same as Toronto East General Hospital?
Yes. The hospital was originally founded in 1929 as Toronto East General Hospital. In December 2015, it was renamed Toronto East Health Network (Michael Garron Hospital) following a $50 million donation from Myron and Berna Garron. It continues to operate at the same address — 825 Coxwell Avenue in East York, Toronto.
What level of cardiac care is available at Michael Garron Hospital's ER?
Michael Garron Hospital is one of only five hospitals in Toronto offering advanced cardiac care. The hospital has a state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Lab and an inpatient Cardiac Integrated Unit capable of handling angiograms, echocardiograms, pacemaker procedures, stress testing, heart failure management, and paediatric cardiac services.
How do I get to Michael Garron Hospital by TTC?
Take the Bloor-Danforth subway (Line 2) to Coxwell Station, then walk north along Coxwell Avenue to the hospital. Multiple TTC bus routes also serve the immediate area around 825 Coxwell Avenue. The ED entrance is on the Mortimer Avenue side of the building.
Does Michael Garron Hospital offer virtual urgent care or telehealth services?
The on-site Stavro Emergency Department operates 24/7 for in-person care. For non-emergency health concerns, Ontario residents can call Health811 (811) to speak with a registered nurse at any time, or explore virtual care options through their family physician or other provincial telehealth services.

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