Michael Garron Hospital

Best Times to Visit

Quieter times: No historical wait time data is currently available for this location. Generally, emergency departments across Ontario tend to be less congested in the early morning hours (6 AM–10 AM) on weekdays. However, as one of Ontario's busiest ERs, Michael Garron Hospital can be busy at any hour — always go immediately if your situation is urgent or life-threatening.

Busier times: Without historical data, specific busy periods cannot be confirmed. As a general pattern, urban emergency departments in Toronto tend to see higher volumes on weekend evenings, Monday mornings, and during cold and flu season. If your condition is non-urgent, consider calling 811 (Health811) or visiting a walk-in clinic during off-peak hours.

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.

Amenities

• Tim Hortons
• Subway restaurant
• Mini café
• Pizza shop
• Gift shop
• Indigenous sweat lodge (opened August 2019)
• Wheelchair-accessible entrances, ramps, and elevators

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Tips Before You Go

• The Emergency Department entrance is off Mortimer Avenue — look for the Emergency sign. Do not use the main hospital entrance on Coxwell Avenue if you require urgent care.
• Park in P1 or P2 of the Dewji Family and Mr. Lube Parking Garage off Sammon Avenue — this is the most convenient option for patients and visitors accessing the hospital.
• If arriving by TTC, take Line 2 to Coxwell Station and walk north on Coxwell Avenue — the trip from downtown Toronto is straightforward on the Bloor-Danforth line.
• Michael Garron Hospital has a dedicated Child and Youth Emergency Zone for pediatric patients, affiliated with SickKids — let triage staff know immediately if your child requires care so they can direct you appropriately.
• As one of Ontario's busiest single-site ERs serving a highly diverse community, bring any relevant health cards, medication lists, and identification to help streamline triage and registration.

What to Bring

• Ontario Health Card (OHIP card) or other provincial health insurance card
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications including dosages
• List of known allergies
• Any relevant medical records or recent test results
• Personal comfort items (book, phone charger, headphones) for potential wait times
• Payment method for parking
• A support person or family member if possible, especially for elderly or paediatric patients

Frequently Asked Questions

About ER Wait Times

Emergency departments use triage. Patients with more serious conditions are seen first, regardless of arrival time.

Wait times are estimates based on Ontario health data. Actual wait times may vary.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.