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Freestanding Emergency Department<\/h1>\n

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Located on Hwy 150 in Hoover next to Sprouts<\/h3>\n

5300 Medford Drive Hoover, AL 35244<\/p>\n

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What is a\u00a0Freestanding\u00a0<\/span>Emergency Department?<\/span><\/h3>\n

A Freestanding Emergency Department (FED) is open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the treatment of emergent medical conditions. Featuring experienced personnel, full-service diagnostic equipment, and 24\/7 access; the Medical West FED will provide emergency services equivalent to a hospital-based ED. The only difference is that the FED is conveniently located close to home, instead of on a hospital campus. Should a patient need to be admitted to the hospital, an ambulance is available to immediately transport a patient for direct admission.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

How is an FED different from a Hospital-based ED<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Medical West FED will provide the same emergency treatment that patients receive in a traditional hospital-based ED. The Medical West FED will also honor the same 30-minute ED pledge as the hospital-based ED, saving valuable time for patients.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Do I need an appointment to be seen<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>\n

No appointment is needed. In fact, we don’t take appointments at the Medical West FED. If you are in need of non-emergent care and would like to schedule an appointment with a Medical West physician or specialist, please call
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How is an FED different from an Urgent Care Center<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>\n

While we are equipped to handle ‘urgent’ medical needs, we are not an “urgent care” facility. The Medical West FED is open 24\/7 and is staffed by board-certified Emergency Physicians and experienced nursing staff. The primary difference between the Medical West FED and most urgent care facilities is the following:<\/span><\/p>\n

– Open 24\/7<\/span><\/p>\n

– Board-Certified Emergency Physicians<\/span><\/p>\n

– Full-Service Laboratory<\/span><\/p>\n

– X-ray<\/span><\/p>\n

– CT Scan<\/span><\/p>\n

– General & Vascular Ultrasound<\/span><\/p>\n

– Direct Hospital Admitting<\/span><\/p>\n

– Helipad for Air Transport<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

What if I have to be admitted to a hospital<\/span>?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Have More Questions?<\/span><\/h3>\n

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