HÔPITAL DE VERDUN

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About HÔPITAL DE VERDUN

Hôpital de Verdun is a large, university-affiliated regional hospital located at 4000 Boulevard LaSalle in Montréal's Verdun borough, operating a 24/7 emergency department that serves the south-central sectors of the island of Montréal. As part of the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal network and affiliated with the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine, it offers a broad spectrum of emergency and specialized care including cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, and general surgery. Patients with serious or complex medical needs are well served here, though families with children under 2 requiring blood work should attend Hôpital Sainte-Justine or the Montreal Children's Hospital.

Services & Specialties

24/7 Emergency Department, Cardiology, Nephrology, Pneumology, Neurology, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Urology, Oncology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Medical Imaging and Radiology, Laboratory and Diagnostic Testing, Endoscopy, Dialysis and Hemodialysis, Emergency Detoxification, Pain Clinic (Clinique de la douleur), Minor Surgery, Doppler Ultrasound, Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Long-Term Care (Hébergement), Outpatient Specialized Clinics, Dermatology, Plastic Surgery, Rheumatology, Internal Medicine, Vascular Surgery.

Amenities

• Wheelchair accessible facility
• Accessible washrooms
• Administrative offices open Monday–Friday, 8:00–16:00 (excluding holidays)
• Services available in French and English
• Bicycle parking

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Tips Before You Go

• Services are offered in both French and English — do not hesitate to request an English-speaking provider if needed.
• Navigating the building can be confusing due to its historic 1930s layout; ask staff at the entrance for directions to the emergency department.
• For children under 2 years requiring blood draws, you will be redirected to Hôpital Sainte-Justine or the Montreal Children's Hospital — consider going directly to a pediatric facility for young children.
• If you are experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms or substance-related poisoning, Hôpital de Verdun offers emergency detoxification services.
• Parking on-site is limited — arriving by metro (De l'Église, Green Line) or STM bus can save time, especially during peak hours.

What to Bring

• Provincial health insurance card (carte d'assurance maladie / RAMQ card)
• Government-issued photo ID
• List of current medications, dosages, and allergies
• Private insurance information if applicable
• Emergency contact name and phone number
• Comfortable clothing and a warm layer — ERs can be cool
• Snacks, water, and entertainment for potential wait times
• Any relevant medical records, imaging results, or specialist letters

Parking

Limited paid parking is available on-site in designated hospital lots. Bicycle parking is also available. For current parking rates, contact the hospital directly at 514-362-1000 or verify with CIUSSS Centre-Sud.

Getting There

Hôpital de Verdun is accessible via the STM metro and bus network. The nearest metro station is De l'Église (Green Line), and Verdun station is also nearby. STM bus lines 107, 12, 38, and 71 serve the area. The Hibernia commuter rail station is approximately a 14-minute walk away.

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 Quebec health data. Actual wait times may vary.

We check our own accuracy. Forecasting two hours ahead, the ERstat estimate was typically off by 33 minutes against what hospitals themselves later posted, compared with 41 minutes for the hospital's own current figure, and was the closer of the two 58% of the time. See the full scorecard, or how we work the number out.

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