St Thomas ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Updated every 15 minutes

In an emergency, call 911.

St. Thomas - Elgin General Hospital

24/7 · 189 Elm St

2h–5h 30mPredicted

Nearby ERs Outside St Thomas

LHSC Children's Hospital

London · 23 km away

30m

London Health Sciences Centre - Victoria

London · 22 km away

9h

LHSC University Hospital

London · 29 km away

9h 15m

Alexandra Hospital

Ingersoll · 39 km away

2h 15m–7h 15mPredicted

St. Joseph's Hospital - London

London · 27 km away

1h 30m–3h 45mPredicted

Emergency Rooms in St Thomas

St Thomas has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Wait time data for St Thomas is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in St Thomas use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in St Thomas

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all St Thomas ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many emergency departments are in St Thomas?
St Thomas has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. Check ERstat for current status.
How can I check ER wait times in St Thomas?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all St Thomas hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get St Thomas ER wait time data?
ERstat sources St Thomas wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.
What if all St Thomas ERs have long wait times?
ERstat shows nearby emergency departments outside St Thomas with current wait times and driving distance. You can also call 811 to speak with a registered nurse who can help you decide where to go. For non-emergency conditions, a pharmacist or walk-in clinic may be able to help with no wait.

Not an emergency? 1 walk-in clinics in St Thomas — hours & walk-in status

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Urgent Care in Ontario

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Ontario publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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