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Emergency Services

Ready When You Need Care the Most

When you need fast access to medical care, turn to St. Luke's emergency room services located in Chesterfield and Des Peres. We offer convenient 24/7 care for urgent and life-threatening conditions.

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If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or get to the nearest emergency room as quickly as possible.

Chesterfield Emergency Services

St. Luke's Emergency Department (ER) provides emergency care for both adult and pediatric patients 24 hours a day. We have experienced, compassionate physicians and nurses on staff in the emergency room, who specialize in emergency medicine.

  • St. Luke's STEMI team received a Level 1 Accreditation from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
  • Earned five-star ratings for heart attack treatment from Healthgrades
  • Consistently meet the American College of Cardiology's recommendation for treatment of heart attacks within 90 minutes of arrival.
  • Has attained advanced certification by The Joint Commission. This means that this center:
    • provides the next generation of stroke care
    • has met and seeks to maintain The Joint Commission's high standards in providing stroke care

Emergency Medical Conditions We Treat

  • Cardiac complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Respiratory disorders (e.g., pneumonia, severely impaired pulmonary function, compromised airway)
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Allergic reactions
  • Problems of the gastrointestinal system (e.g., abdominal pain)
  • Nutritional/metabolic imbalance
  • Major illnesses or infections (e.g., septicemia)
  • Orthopedic trauma, including sports injuries
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Injuries (e.g., fractures, sprains)
  • Loss of consciousness
  • OB/GYN disorders
  • Pediatric illnesses
  • ENT/ophthalmology disorders

Additional Highlights

  • Experienced doctors and nursing staff, including pediatricians
  • Effective communication with patients/families regarding status and expectations
  • Prompt contact with patients' private doctors

Chesterfield Location

St. Luke's Hospital Emergency Room
232 S. Woods Mill Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
314-205-6990
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Follow the signs on campus to the Emergency Room entrance.

Hospital Main Line: 314-434-1500

Des Peres Emergency Services

The Emergency Department (ER) team at St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital has round-the-clock access to medical specialists who provide prompt assessment and specialized care when their expertise is needed.

We provide emergency care for a number of conditions from appendicitis to broken bones and heart attacks, including:

  • Cardiac complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
  • Uncontrollable bleeding
  • Respiratory disorders (e.g., pneumonia, severely impaired pulmonary function, compromised airway)
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Allergic reactions
  • Problems of the gastrointestinal system (e.g., abdominal pain)
  • Nutritional/metabolic imbalance
  • Major illnesses or infections (e.g., septicemia)
  • Orthopedic trauma, including sports injuries
  • Cuts and lacerations
  • Injuries (e.g., fractures, sprains)
  • Loss of consciousness
  • ENT/ophthalmology disorders

In a medical emergency, call 911 and ask the ambulance to take you to St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital.

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We offer online scheduling for St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital's Emergency Room so you can wait in the comfort of home for non-life-threatening emergencies.

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Des Peres Location

St. Luke's Des Peres Hospital Emergency Room
2345 Dougherty Ferry Road
St. Louis, MO 63122
314-966-9100
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