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Emergency Care

Every minute counts in an emergency. Choose HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital's emergency department for some of the shortest wait times in the area.

Exterior view of the St. Nicholas emergency entrance

Emergency Services

Providing 24/7 life-saving care, HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital emergency department is staffed by highly trained physicians and nurses and is equipped with advanced technology to deliver rapid diagnosis and treatment. Whether it’s a heart attack, stroke, trauma or other emergent condition, we’re committed to providing high-quality emergency care when you need it.

We are classified as a Level IV trauma center, designated by the Wisconsin Trauma Care System. As a Level IV trauma center, we stabilize and provide advanced trauma care to patients before transferring them to a higher level of care, if needed. The State of Wisconsin inspects Level IV trauma centers every three years to ensure they are providing optimal care.

Emergency Expertise

Always call 911 when you or someone else is in a life-threatening situation or needs immediate assistance.

Our emergency department is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by specially trained physicians and nurses, all of whom provide quality emergency care.

With leading edge technology at our fingertips, we process x-rays, CT scans and other diagnostic tests accurately and quickly, allowing fast diagnosis and treatment in a wide range of conditions, including:

  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Shortness of breath
  • Motor vehicle and other accidents
  • Broken bones
  • Abdominal pain
  • Lacerations
  • Mental health issues
  • and more

Our Emergency Services Team

HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital is part of a system of four high-quality hospitals in Wisconsin, which includes a Level II Trauma Center at HSHS St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay for those with more specialized health needs. You can trust our highly skilled medical professionals are trained to manage critical and time-sensitive situations. Our emergency team at HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital includes:

  • Emergency physicians – Board-certified doctors specializing in emergency medicine.
  • Emergency nurses – Specially trained in emergency care. 100% of our emergency nursing staff hold certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) as well as successful completion of the Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course (ENPC).
  • Surgeons and specialists – Available as needed for emergency surgery.
  • Radiology and lab technicians – Provide quick imaging and test results to aid in fast and accurate diagnoses.
  • Respiratory therapists – Essential for managing breathing issues, including those related to asthma, pneumonia or trauma.
  • Social workers and case managers – Help coordinate follow-up care, patient support and resources after discharge.

Together, this dedicated team ensures patients receive expert, compassionate care during medical emergencies.

In addition, HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital has immediate access to a wide range of specialists through advanced telehealth technology to help diagnose and provide treatment for those requiring a higher level of care, including:

  • Tele-PICU
  • Tele-NICU
  • Telestroke Medicine

Meet the Team

Akash Patel, M.D.

Akash Patel, M.D.

EM Physician – Vituity
Greg Thompson, D.O.

Greg Thompson, D.O.

EM Physician - Vituity
Manish Acharya, M.D.

Manish Acharya, M.D.

EM Medical Director – Vituity
Nicholas McCauley, M.D.

Nicholas McCauley, M.D.

EM Physician – Vituity
Rachel Wilson, M.D.

Rachel Wilson, M.D.

EM Physician – Vituity

Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center

HSHS St. Nicholas Hospital has attained advanced stroke certification by The Joint Commission. This means that this hospital:

  • Provides the next generation of stroke care.
  • Has met and seeks to maintain The Joint Commission’s high standards in providing stroke or heart failure care.

HSHS St. Nicholas emergency waiting room

More Information

For general information on our emergency department, please call 920-459-8300.