Emergency Room
Address
4401 Shuffield Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205
Contact Information
- General Information
- 501-686-7000
- Poison Control
- 800-376-4766
Hours
Open 24/7
COVID-19 Update
If you have fever, cough or shortness of breath when you arrive at the Emergency Department:
- Wear a mask and come into the Emergency Department to be registered.
- Keep your mask on at all times.
- You will not be able to have any visitors.
About Emergency Room
The UAMS emergency department has spacious private rooms for both acute and nonacute patients. Our emergency room also features a general X-ray room and a CT. This means patients don’t have to be transported to another location for these imaging procedures.
The design of our department allows for more efficient care. With the advanced technology, more space, two nurses’ stations, and a better workflow, the UAMS Health emergency department is able to handle more patients and reduce the waiting time for admission and discharge. The helipad of our hospital connects via a trauma elevator to the emergency department on the ground floor.
The UAMS Emergency Room Facility
The 34 private rooms are designed with removable walls so that they can expand to serve up to 54 patients in a disaster. Additionally, the emergency department has a designated, isolated area for psychiatric patients with observation capabilities that allow for better patient safety. Private rooms are a growing trend in emergency care because of HIPAA privacy rules, safety and patient satisfaction. Privacy also benefits cancer patients who need isolation, and we now have three additional negative pressure isolation rooms.
Parking Information
Entry to the Emergency Department is from Shuffield Drive on the south side of the hospital. The entrance has a covered entry for both ambulance traffic and private vehicles, and there is a large parking area nearby.
Providers at Emergency Room
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Conditions Diagnosed or Treated at Emergency Room
UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.
Medical Treatments and Procedures Performed or Prescribed at Emergency Room
UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.
Areas of Expertise Represented at Emergency Room

Emergency Care
You can’t predict an emergency, but when one strikes, UAMS Medical Center is ready to help you as the only adult Level 1 Trauma Center in Arkansas.

Stroke Care
UAMS Medical Center is the first comprehensive stroke center in Arkansas certified by the Joint Commission and the only one in central Arkansas.

Trauma
When a traumatic injury occurs, most cases in Arkansas will be brought to UAMS Health. Our providers are trained and ready to help put your life back together.