South Shore ER | League City Walk-in Kids ER & Pediatric Urgent Care Center
24/7 Pediatric Emergency Room with Short Wait Times for Children’s ER & Urgent Care
ER doctors for kids in League City, Texas. We treat all ages of children, including infants, toddlers and babies for emergencies, injuries, and illnesses.
A medical emergency with your child needs a doctor’s help fast.
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League City South Shore Children's ER is always here for you.
When You Need “Children’s Urgent Care Near Me,” We are Right Here in League City
With a dedicated pediatric emergency room available to our community 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, our stand-alone ER is ready to help you whenever your child needs us for urgent care.
Our wait times are super short, too, so we will get your child into the exam room to be seen by a qualified ER physician as quickly as possible.
We understand that everyone in your family deserves to feel comfortable and protected at the times when they are most vulnerable. Our caring, compassionate doctors, nurses, and technicians will make sure your children get the highest standard of care.
Our specially-designed, child-friendly ER creates a safe, non-threatening atmosphere that will help calm any family member feeling anxious or nervous, so that we can diagnose and treat your child quickly. We keep you informed every step of the way with test results, diagnoses, and treatment options.
We also have our own X-ray, CT-scan, ultrasound and lab facilities right here on site, so we are able to make a full diagnosis far quicker than a traditional ER with our rapid testing, imaging and results available 24/7.
It’s easy to find us. We are conveniently located in the League City area of Houston, TX just off South Shore Boulevard and Marina Bay Drive; also with quick access from Routes 96 Parkway, FM Rd 518, Clear Creek, Dickinson, Friendswood, Bayview, and Kemah.
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24 Hour Walk-In Children's Urgent Care - No Appointment Needed
Children often fall ill or hurt themselves in the middle of the night or on a weekend, and the last thing you need is to try and book an appointment somewhere when you just want to go and see a doctor as an emergency.
Here at South Shore ER there’s no need to book an appointment, you can just walk in any time of the day or night, every day of the week. Our friendly, professional staff will ensure that you and your family are taken care of in a supportive and caring manner.
Our clean and spacious waiting room means that patients and relatives can be near each other. With refreshments always available, we make sure your time here is as comfortable as possible.
We Treat All Children’s Medical Conditions
In our kids’ emergency room, we treat all childhood injuries, illnesses and emergencies; so, whatever is wrong, we are fully prepared to care for your child.
If you are at all worried about your child, the best course of action is to always bring them in to see us or call your doctor. It’s much better to be safe than sorry when dealing with a child’s wellbeing.
Children’s Emergency Conditions: What is the difference between “Emergency Room treatment” and “Urgent Care”?
When we talk about a child’s medical emergency, we usually mean that they are at risk of losing life or limb. Common problems that are often classed as an emergency situation include:
- Breathing problems
- Allergic reaction that causes breathing difficulties
- Fever in a child less than 6 weeks old
- Fever associated with other symptoms (e.g., a rash, vomiting, headache, etc.)
- Head trauma
- Vomiting after a head injury
- Broken bones
- Dislocated limbs
- Severed limbs
- Deep cuts or lacerations
- Knife wounds
- Gunshot wounds
- Uncontrollable bleeding
- Moderate to severe burns
- Loss of consciousness
- Severe animal bites
- Swallowing a foreign object (especially small watch or camera batteries)
- …and others
Pediatric Urgent Care Conditions
Children’s urgent care often refers to anything that is not threatening your child’s life or limb, but is bad enough that you can’t wait to see your own pediatrician. This includes (but is not limited to):
- Coughs/wheezing
- Croup
- Colds
- Congestion
- Vomiting and diarrhea
- Running a fever
- Minor cuts and abrasions
- Minor animal bites
- Allergic reactions (other than difficulty breathing)
- Minor burns
- Everything else….
What do I Need to Know about Children’s Private Medical Insurance?
If you are new to us and would like to know our procedures and if we can bill your child’s insurance plan, please contact us at (281) 713-4200 and ask to speak to our billing department. See our Patients page for more details.
We accept most forms of private medical insurance plans; but if you do not have insurance for your children, you will need to pay for the treatment.
We have several self-pay payment options available including credit card, cash, or check.
Why Choose the South Shore Pediatric Emergency Room?
Established in 2021, our vision for South Shore ER is to create a welcoming and calm place where you can bring your child for any and all Emergency Room and Urgent Care conditions; a where you know that your child is safe and being well-cared for from the moment you walk through the door.
Another of our key goals is round-the-clock community care, which is the reason that our family emergency facility is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, catering for all members of your family from infants to the elderly.
When you arrive, our helpful, friendly reception staff will quickly and efficiently take your child’s details and show you to our comfortable waiting area for the short wait to see a doctor.
Our waiting area is kept spotlessly clean with modern facilities and refreshments always available.
Short Wait Times
If you’ve had to take your child to a hospital ER in the past, you may have experienced long wait times even to be seen by a triage nurse. That doesn’t happen at our emergency room. We pride ourselves on keeping wait times to an absolute minimum so your child will be seen by an experienced ER doctor as fast as possible.
Experienced Emergency Physicians
Our fully-qualified and compassionate doctors all have experience dealing with both adults and children and will offer you the most understanding and caring treatment available.
Your family will be given time to talk to the doctor as much as you need so that you never feel we have rushed into a diagnosis for your child. Test results, the diagnosis, and the treatment plan options will be explained to you in full so that you know exactly what to expect.
Full Onsite Imaging and Laboratory Services
Emergencies are a stressful time for everyone, but especially so when it happens to your child. By having our own radiology (X-ray, CAT scan and ultrasound) equipment onsite, plus a sophisticated laboratory and lab technicians, we reduce those stress levels by doing rapid testing and imaging right here, with fast results. We always let you know what’s going at all times so you are never left worrying for long periods.
Simply the Best Pediatric Urgent Care in League City
Conveniently located just off South Shore Blvd and Marina Bay Drive, we provide emergency medical care to all families in League City, the greater Houston metro area and beyond, including Routes 96 Parkway, FM Rd 518, Dickinson and Clear Creek.
South Shore ER for Children FAQs
What time does the Pediatric Urgent Care near me open?
The South Shore freestanding ER is open to children and adults for walk-in urgent care and emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. No appointment is necessary for your child; just come to us when you need urgent medical help.
Working on a continuous rotating system, our doctors and supporting medical team are always on hand to help you and your family, providing the best family urgent care possible.
Do you perform pediatric CoVid testing?
Yes, we provide rapid covid testing for kids with results in just 15 minutes. We also provide children’s PCR tests, with results available in just 40 minutes.
No appointment is necessary and our family COVID testing facilities are open 24/7.