FAQs

Lonestar 24 HR ER provides comprehensive emergency medical care for various conditions including injuries, allergic reactions, chest pain, pediatrics, respiratory issues, STD testing, and abdominal pain. According to the CDC, there were approximately 139.8 million emergency room visits in the United States in 2021. If you need assistance in an emergency, visit our facility. We are fully equipped to manage all acute medical emergencies. 

Unlike a hospital-based ER, Lonestar 24 HR ER is a standalone facility, resulting in significantly shorter wait times and increased accessibility for non-critical emergencies. As a local emergency room, we offer emergency services akin to those in-hospital ERs; however, we may coordinate transfers to hospitals for extensive or ongoing care when necessary.

No appointment is needed. Lonestar 24 HR ER functions on a walk-in basis, providing prompt responses to emergency situations. Patients have the option to expedite their check-in by completing registration online before their visit to our local urgent care.

When you visit our local emergency room, it's recommended to bring a valid ID, insurance details, a list of current medications, any relevant medical history, and your primary care physician’s contact information, if available.

As your dependable local urgent care, Lonestar 24 HR ER accepts most private insurance plans. We encourage you to contact our front desk or visit our website for a detailed list of accepted insurances. Currently, government insurance plans like Medicaid and Tri-Care are not accepted.

Patients at Lonestar 24 HR ER are assessed and treated by emergency-trained doctors and their teams, including necessary diagnostic tests, treatments, and medications. Our goal is to provide efficient and comprehensive care at our local emergency room.

Post-treatment, we may arrange specialist referrals, provide prescriptions, and recommend follow-up with primary care physicians. We coordinate with local hospitals for additional treatment if needed. Our board-certified doctors at our local urgent care also follow up within 24 hours to monitor progress and address any further questions.

Lonestar 24 HR ER fundamentally differs from urgent care facilities in its capacity and scope of services. Urgent care centers are designed to address non-life-threatening medical issues, functioning as an extension of a traditional doctor's office but with extended hours. They are not typically equipped to manage critical emergencies. In scenarios where life-threatening emergencies are presented at an urgent care, patients may need to be redirected to emergency services, thereby potentially losing critical time.

Conversely, at Lonestar 24 HR ER, we provide continuous, round-the-clock emergency care. Our facility is staffed at all times with board-certified emergency physicians and a team of highly trained emergency care professionals. We are fully equipped with advanced onsite imaging and laboratory services, enabling us to promptly diagnose and treat a wide range of urgent and critical medical conditions. Our focus is on providing immediate, comprehensive emergency care, bridging the gap between traditional local urgent care and hospital emergency departments.

Absolutely. Lonestar 24 HR ER is equipped with state-of-the-art radiological technology, encompassing X-ray, ultrasound, and CT scan capabilities. Upon the need for imaging services, each case is promptly evaluated by our emergency physician.

Concurrently, we leverage digital technology to transmit these images to a specialized radiologist at an offsite location for immediate interpretation. A significant advantage of our system is the expedited generation of printed radiology reports, often available within approximately 30 minutes – a timeline that typically surpasses the speed of traditional hospital emergency rooms, in our experience. Furthermore, for the convenience and continuity of care for our patients, Lonestar 24 HR ER offers CDs containing the pertinent imaging data, meticulously prepared and available to patients upon their departure from our facility. We also provide STD testing for our patients.

The financial aspect of a visit to Lonestar 24 HR ER varies based on the specific medical condition and the required treatment. To assist in understanding potential costs, we offer a complimentary basic medical screening. This initial evaluation enables us to provide an estimated cost of care prior to administering any treatment. Our commitment is to ensure transparency and clarity in our billing processes, allowing patients to make informed decisions about their healthcare at our local urgent care.