In the emergency department, we diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries that can be life threatening and require immediate medical attention.
About Emergency Care
Your emergency medicine physician has special training and advanced life-saving skills such as:
- Surgical procedures
- Trauma resuscitation
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Advanced airway management
For more information on what to expect during a visit to the emergency room, and for treatment and payment options, visit
phs.org
Types of Conditions Treated
Abdominal pain
Abrasions
Accidental poisoning
Animal bite
Appendicitis
Arm or leg pain
Asthma
Back pain
Blood clots
Blood pressure elevation
Breast pain
Broken bone, major, such as leg
Broken bone, minor, such as finger or toe
Bronchitis
Bruises
Burn, major
Burn, minor, or sunburn
Chest pain or difficulty breathing
Cold, cough, flu, or fever
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coughing or throwing up blood
Cuts that may need stitches
Dehydration
Diarrhea or constipation
Dizziness
Ear pain
Eye injuries
Eye pain, irritation or infection
Foreign body removal
Gout
Head injury
Headache or migraine
Heartburn or acid reflux
Infection (common/minor)
Insect bites and stings
Joint aches and pains
Leg swelling
Loss of consciousness (passing out)
Mouth sores
Nausea and vomiting
Nose bleed
Pink eye
Pneumonia
Rash
Seasonal allergies and flare ups
Sexually transmitted infection
Sinus problems
Skin infection
Sore throat
Sprains and strains
Stomachache
Sudden change in vision or speaking (stroke symptoms)
Suicidal feelings
Suture removal
Urinary and bladder infection
Weakness
Wounds
Yeast infection
Insurance Accepted
Presbyterian Health Plan
Aetna
BCBS-NM
Cigna
NM Medicaid Fee-for-Service
Traditional Medicare
TRICARE (Health Net)
UnitedHealthcare
Western Sky
No Insurance
All patients will receive a medical screening exam and stabilizing treatment regardless of ability to pay for services.
Presbyterian Emergency Care accepts most major insurance. If you have questions about coverage, payment plans, or financial assistance, please contact your insurance provider.
