When most people think of emergency care, they imagine waiting hours in crowded hospital ERs. The Urgency Room was created to change that experience and offer a better alternative.
Staffed by board-certified emergency providers and equipped with hospital-grade diagnostics, our clinics deliver the expert-level treatment you’d expect from an ER, without the wait.
The Urgency Room vs. Emergency Room Costs
One of the biggest distinctions between The Urgency Room and a traditional ER is cost—both in terms of time and money.
While both settings offer advanced diagnostics and emergency-trained providers, the financial burden of a hospital ER visit is often significantly higher. Facility fees, inpatient billing structures, and long wait times can make a trip to the ER both expensive and inefficient for conditions that don’t require hospital admission.
Moreover, patients save time. Rather than waiting behind trauma cases or inpatient admissions, you’re evaluated promptly by our team. That combination (hospital-level care at a lower cost, delivered efficiently) is one of the core reasons people turn to The Urgency Room.
The Urgency Room’s Scope of Service
The Urgency Room provides a wide range of immediate medical care, from abdominal pain and fractures to respiratory issues, kidney stones, and more. We are designed to treat serious illnesses and injuries in an outpatient setting, but we are not a replacement for every type of care.
- We do not offer overnight monitoring or inpatient stays.
- We do not accept ambulance arrivals.
- We do not treat life-threatening emergencies such as stroke or severe chest trauma. For those situations, calling 911 is always the right choice.
Additionally, we are not a substitute for long-term care management. Patients with chronic conditions like hypertension, diabetes, or mental health concerns should still maintain a relationship with their primary care provider, who can oversee long-term treatment plans and coordinate referrals to specialists when needed.
Emergency Room Drawbacks
Hospital emergency rooms are essential for handling the most critical and complex medical situations. But for patients with urgent, non-life-threatening conditions, ERs can present several drawbacks.
- Long waits: ERs triage based on severity, so patients with less urgent needs may wait for hours. That can mean discomfort and delay in receiving diagnosis and treatment.
- High costs: Even simple treatments in an ER can come with high facility and provider fees. This is particularly true for patients with high deductibles or no insurance.
- Impersonal care: Hospital ERs can be overwhelming and rushed, especially when you’re not in critical condition. ERs are also designed for acute intervention, not continuity. You may never see the same provider twice, and discharge instructions are often brief and generic.
Easy Access to Emergency Care Providers
Patients come to us because they want prompt, compassionate care.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you’ll experience a streamlined approach designed around your needs. You won’t waste time waiting for care. Instead, you’ll be evaluated by an emergency-trained team with a deep commitment to both clinical excellence and patient comfort.
Our model bridges the gap between a traditional urgent care and a full-scale emergency room. That means patients no longer have to choose between waiting for a primary care appointment or overcommitting to a hospital ER. The Urgency Room empowers you to take action on your health quickly, confidently, and without compromise.
Your Time Matters, and So Does Your Health
From chest pain and asthma attacks to abdominal pain and kidney stones, we are prepared to handle serious illnesses and injuries without the hassle and long wait of a hospital ER.
Our focus is on what matters most: You.
The Urgency Room has the latest diagnostic tools and equipment on-site to treat your emergency FAST:
- CT Scanner
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- High complexity lab
- Sedation for adults and children
The Urgency Room strives to provide the highest-quality emergency medicine available to its patients in a warm and comforting atmosphere. Unlike a standard ER, the Urgency Room is an outpatient facility with no inpatient/overnight rooms available. We do not accept ambulances, but we will transport patients to surrounding hospitals if necessary. We offer both online and in-person care.
Emergency Providers in Your Neighborhood
With convenient clinics in Woodbury, Eagan, Golden Valley, and Vadnais Heights, you’re never far from high-quality emergency care. These facilities are modern, fully equipped, and designed with your comfort in mind.
And the experience doesn’t end when you leave. Through our after-care videos and online resources, we help patients understand their recovery and what to expect next. This provides peace of mind long after your visit ends.
Our providers go beyond standard urgent care experiences. Every visit is designed to deliver more than just treatment. It’s about peace of mind, compassion, and a commitment to getting you back to health, fast.