Durham hospitals
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- Duke University Hospital 3708 Erwin Rd, 27705 · (919) 684-1860 5 hr 17 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 750 beds Call Duke University Hospital Directions to Duke University Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Duke University Hospital
- Duke Regional Hospital 3643 N Roxboro Rd, 27704 · (919) 470-4000 4 hr 25 minmedian ER Emergency room acute care hospital Birthing-friendly 206 beds Call Duke Regional Hospital Directions to Duke Regional Hospital (Google Maps) Details for Duke Regional Hospital
- North Carolina Specialty Hospital 3916 Ben Franklin Blvd, 27704 · (919) 956-9300 Emergency room acute care hospital 24 beds Call North Carolina Specialty Hospital Directions to North Carolina Specialty Hospital (Google Maps) Details for North Carolina Specialty Hospital
- Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street, 27705 · (919) 286-0411 3 hr 46 minmedian ER Emergency room VA acute care hospital Call Durham VA Medical Center Directions to Durham VA Medical Center (Google Maps) Details for Durham VA Medical Center
- North Carolina Eye & Ear Hospital 1110 W Main St, 27701 · (919) 595-2000 acute care hospital 24 beds Call North Carolina Eye & Ear Hospital Directions to North Carolina Eye & Ear Hospital (Google Maps) Details for North Carolina Eye & Ear Hospital
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Best-rated hospitals in Durham, by Medicare stars
Ranked by the CMS overall star rating (1–5), a score built from quality and safety measures. These are not patient reviews.
| # | Hospital | CMS stars | Median ER visit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke Regional Hospital | 4 hr 25 min | |
| 2 | Duke University Hospital | 5 hr 17 min | |
| 3 | Durham VA Medical Center | 3 hr 46 min |
ER wait times in Durham
Median time in the ER for patients treated and sent home, over 12 months (CMS OP-18b). Not live waits.
| Hospital | Median visit | Left before being seen |
|---|---|---|
| Durham VA Medical Center | 3 hr 46 min | 2% |
| Duke Regional Hospital | 4 hr 25 min | 3% |
| Duke University Hospital | 5 hr 17 min | 5% |
About hospitals in Durham
There are 5 hospitals in Durham, North Carolina, in Durham County. 4 of them have an emergency department. By type: 4 acute care hospitals and 1 VA acute care hospital.
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Durham lasts 4 hr 25 min, 1 hr 21 min longer than the North Carolina median of 3 hr 4 min. The shortest is at Durham VA Medical Center, 3 hr 46 min.
Compare hospitals in Durham
Two Durham hospitals side by side on Medicare star ratings, patient survey results, ER times and safety.
Community health centers near Durham
Community health centers (federally qualified health centers) see patients with or without insurance and charge on a sliding scale based on income. They are not emergency rooms: call ahead for an appointment.
- 1.1mi WALLTOWN CLINIC 815 Broad St, Durham, NC · Lincoln Community Health Center Incorporated 919-416-1254
- 2.6mi LYON PARK CLINIC 1313 Halley St, Durham, NC · Lincoln Community Health Center Incorporated 919-536-4205
- 2.7mi Lakewood 2020 Chapel Hill Rd, Suite 28, Durham, NC · Lincoln Community Health Center Incorporated 919-813-4471
- 2.7mi HEALTH CARE FOR THE HOMELESS 412 Liberty St, Durham, NC · Lincoln Community Health Center Incorporated 919-808-5640
Source: HRSA Health Center Program (HHS).
Care after the hospital in Durham
Medicare-certified dialysis centers, home health agencies and hospices, with their CMS ratings.
Marketplace insurers with Durham hospitals in network
How many of the 4 Durham hospitals on this page each insurer's 2027 Marketplace plans list as in network. From the insurers' provider files, loaded November 4, 2026. Networks change; confirm with your insurer.
- Ambetter2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 2 of 4Durham hospitals
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 1 of 4Durham hospitals
- Oscar2027 Marketplace plans in North Carolina 1 of 4Durham hospitals
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Durham, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
People and health care in Durham
From the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2020–2024) for the city of Durham.
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Questions about hospitals in Durham
How many hospitals are in Durham, North Carolina?
There are 5 hospitals in Durham, North Carolina. 4 of them have an emergency department.
How long is the emergency room wait in Durham?
The median ER visit for patients treated and sent home in Durham lasts 4 hr 25 min, based on CMS measure OP-18b. That is a median over a 12-month reporting period, not a live figure. The North Carolina median is 3 hr 4 min.
Which hospital in Durham has the shortest ER wait?
Durham VA Medical Center reports the shortest median emergency department visit in Durham at 3 hr 46 min.
What is the best hospital in Durham?
Duke Regional Hospital has 5 out of 5 stars, the highest overall rating among the 3 Durham hospitals CMS rates. CMS star ratings measure quality and safety; they are not patient reviews.
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Source: hospital listings from CMS and public records; emergency room wait times (measure OP-18b) and overall star ratings from CMS Care Compare. Wait times are 12-month medians, not live. Where these figures come from.
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