University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital

Toronto, ON

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200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON (403) 111-3155 Hospital website

About Toronto General Hospital

Toronto General Hospital's Emergency Department, located at 200 Elizabeth St in downtown Toronto, provides 24/7 assessment and treatment of life-threatening injuries and severe illness for adult patients, serving both walk-ins and ambulance arrivals. As the flagship campus of University Health Network (UHN) and a major teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, TGH is uniquely equipped for highly complex, multi-system conditions, cardiac emergencies, and transplant-related care. With approximately 28,065 emergency visits annually and North America's largest organ transplant centre on site, this is Toronto's premier destination for adults requiring specialized or complex acute care.

Services & Specialties

24/7 adult emergency care, Cardiac emergency assessment and treatment, Organ transplant support (heart, lung, kidney, liver, pancreas, small intestine), Thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, Critical care and complex acute illness management, Mental health emergency services (depression, schizophrenia, psychosis, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, addictions), Trauma assessment and stabilization, Ambulance and walk-in patient intake, Follow-up care coordination and specialist referrals, Clinical trials and academic medicine.

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Is Toronto General Hospital's Emergency Department open 24/7?
Yes, the Emergency Department at Toronto General Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The dedicated ED entrance at the corner of Gerrard Street and Elizabeth Street is always accessible. Note that the University Avenue and main Elizabeth Street entrances are locked between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am — use the intercom at those doors if needed.
Does Toronto General Hospital treat children in the emergency department?
Toronto General Hospital is primarily an adult facility and its Emergency Department focuses on adult patients. For pediatric emergencies, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is located directly adjacent to TGH and is the appropriate facility for patients under 18.
What makes Toronto General Hospital's ER different from other Toronto emergency departments?
TGH is the flagship campus of University Health Network and one of the most specialized academic hospitals in Canada. Its Emergency Department is backed by world-leading expertise in cardiac surgery, organ transplantation (the largest transplant centre in North America), thoracic surgery, and complex multi-system illness. It is particularly well-suited for adults with serious cardiac conditions, transplant-related emergencies, or conditions requiring subspecialty involvement.
Where is parking for Toronto General Hospital's Emergency Department?
Parking is available 24/7 in the lot across from TGH on Elizabeth Street (between Gerrard and College Streets). Standard weekday rates are $5 per half-hour up to a $25.50 daily maximum. Evening, weekend, and holiday rates are lower — $9 flat rate for stays over half an hour. Discounted passes for frequent visitors are available at the 201 Elizabeth Street lot behind the hospital.
How do I get to Toronto General Hospital by TTC?
The closest subway station is Queen's Park on Line 1 (Yonge-University). An underground tunnel connects the station to TGH through the MaRS Building, so you can walk to the hospital without going outside. The 506 Carlton streetcar also stops at Elizabeth Street, where you can walk south to the hospital entrance. TTC Wheel-Trans door-to-door service is available for passengers with disabilities (advance registration required).
Does TGH Emergency have services for patients who don't speak English?
Yes. Toronto General Hospital offers phone interpreter services for patients and families who do not speak English. TTY phones are also available for patients who are deaf or hard of hearing. Volunteer information staff at entrance desks can also assist with directions and initial orientation.

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