Methodist Healthcare opens new freestanding emergency room in Bulverde
Methodist ER Bulverde is the eleventh freestanding emergency room operated by Methodist Healthcare
Methodist Healthcare hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its newest neighborhood freestanding emergency room (FSER), Methodist ER | Bulverde.
Located at 20475 TX-46 #100 Spring Branch, TX 78070, this facility brings the health system’s total number of FSERs to eleven. This new venture aligns with Methodist Healthcare’s mission of serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost-effective healthcare, accessible to all by offering an additional access point for patients needing quality emergency care.
Methodist ER | Bulverde offers 24-hour emergency care for both adults and pediatric patients, seven days a week. The staff is comprised of board-certified emergency and trauma physicians, registered nurses, and other medical professionals who provide quality, compassionate care to families in the Bulverde community and surrounding areas. The facility accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. Methodist ER | Bulverde officially opened to the public on September 1, 2024.
Methodist ER | Bulverde features continuous patient monitoring and testing, a Picture Archiving Communications System (PACS) to transmit electronic images digitally, diagnostic equipment including a 16-slice CT scanner, a dedicated x-ray suite, ultrasound and telemetry equipment, as well as full-service laboratory and radiology capabilities. Methodist ER | Bulverde can treat serious, sometimes life-threatening emergency medical conditions, including chest pain, respiratory distress, abdominal pain, broken bones or dislocated joints, serious infections, injuries, stroke symptoms, and more.
"This expansion reflects our commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility in the Bulverde community," said Michael Beaver, Chief Executive Officer of Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak. “Our team is excited to provide world-class emergency care closer to the homes of our community members."
Methodist ER | Bulverde, an extension of the emergency room at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak, offers patients a free transfer to the hospital or another Methodist Healthcare facility if a higher level of care is required.
Learn more about Methodist ER Bulverde.