University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital

399 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON (416) 603-2581

Current ER wait

3h 18m

19 waiting · 34 being treated

3h 18m wait. See a doctor online instead? Often under an hour. Cold, UTI, rash, prescriptions and more. See a doctor online

In an emergency, call 911. Independent service, not affiliated with this hospital. Free nurse advice: 811.

Source: University Health Network · as of 1:25 a.m. EDT

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12-Hour Forecast

3h18
5am
3h18
6am
3h12
7am
3h5
8am
2h54
9am
2h44
10am
2h39
11am
2h39
12pm
2h42
1pm
2h47
2pm
2h49
3pm
2h49
4pm

Projected from this ER’s typical pattern and the current wait.

Best Times to Visit

Shortest wait Mondays 6pm avg ~2h 15m
Longest wait Tuesdays 12pm avg ~4h 53m

Nearby Alternatives

Mount Sinai Hospital

Toronto · 2 km away

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University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital

Toronto · 2 km away

2h 20m

Hospital for Sick Children

Toronto · 2 km away

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St. Michael's Hospital - Bond St. Site

Toronto · 3 km away

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Casey House Hospice

Toronto · 3 km away

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About Toronto Western Hospital

Toronto Western Hospital's Emergency Department, located at the corner of Bathurst and Dundas Streets in downtown Toronto, sees more than 60,000 patients annually and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As part of University Health Network and affiliated with the University of Toronto, this 272-bed academic health science centre offers a higher level of specialty care than most community ERs, with particular strength in neuroscience, neurosurgery, and musculoskeletal health. Patients requiring advanced neurological, orthopaedic, or complex acute care in Toronto will find world-class resources on site, though families should note that pediatric specialists are not available and complex pediatric cases are transferred to a children's facility.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit (PESU) — 24-hour mental health emergency care, Neuroscience and neurosurgery (world-class program, gamma knife technology), Musculoskeletal health, orthopaedics, and rheumatology, Hand program, Rheumatology and arthritis care, Donald K. Johnson Eye Centre, Krembil Research Institute (on-site research), Virtual Emergency Department (urgent, non-life-threatening conditions), Multilingual and culturally sensitive care, Community programs for seniors, diabetes patients, and multicultural groups, Acute care inpatient services.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Emergency Department entrance at Toronto Western Hospital?
The Emergency Department entrance is located on Dundas Street, at the intersection of Bathurst and Dundas Streets. This is the recommended entrance after 8 pm, as the Bathurst Street and Leonard Street entrances are locked from 8 pm to 6 am.
Does Toronto Western Hospital have a psychiatric emergency service?
Yes. The Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit (PESU) is physically located within the Emergency Department and operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It provides rapid triage, assessment, management, and disposition for adults experiencing mental health emergencies.
Can I bring my child to the Toronto Western Hospital Emergency Department?
Children will be seen in the ED; however, there are no pediatricians on staff at Toronto Western Hospital. If a child requires admission or specialist pediatric care, they will be transferred to an appropriate children's hospital. For serious pediatric emergencies, you may wish to go directly to SickKids or another pediatric facility.
Does Toronto Western Hospital offer a Virtual Emergency Department?
Yes. Toronto Western Hospital offers a Virtual ED for urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. It is available Monday through Friday from 1 pm to 9 pm, with same-day appointment booking opening at 7 am. You can also access the service by phone at 416-357-2984.
What are the parking options at Toronto Western Hospital?
The main parking lot is located on Leonard Avenue (enter off Leonard) and is open 24/7 with 8 accessible spots. Weekday rates are $5 per half-hour up to a $25.50 daily maximum; evenings, weekends, and holidays are $9 flat rate over half an hour. Frequent visitors can purchase discounted multi-day passes at the information desk near Shoppers Drug Mart. Note that the Bathurst/Nassau lot is permanently closed due to ongoing construction.
What makes Toronto Western Hospital's Emergency Department different from other Toronto ERs?
Toronto Western Hospital is an academic health science centre affiliated with the University of Toronto and is internationally recognized for neuroscience and neurosurgery — it was one of the first centres in Canada to use the gamma knife. The ED sees over 60,000 patients annually and has on-site access to world-class specialists in neurology, orthopaedics, rheumatology, and eye care, as well as a 24-hour Psychiatric Emergency Services Unit.

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