When illnesses or injuries occur, knowing which of our locations to visit can be the difference between prompt and delayed treatment. University Medical Center of El Paso provides a network of urgent care centers, emergency departments, and neighborhood clinics designed to meet different levels of medical need.
Understanding the Different Care Options
UMC facilities are available to address many levels of urgency:
UMC Urgent Care – Eastlake
Designed for minor illnesses such as the flu or ear infections, as well as minor cuts requiring stitches and sprains. This location offers walk‑in service for non‑life‑threatening conditions that still require prompt attention.
Address: 12261‑C Eastlake Blvd., El Paso, TX 79928
Hours: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., seven days a week.
UMC Emergency Departments (East and Northeast)
Equipped for severe or potentially life‑threatening conditions, including chest pain, difficulty breathing, major head injuries, or severe bleeding. Emergency departments operate 24/7 and provide advanced diagnostics such as CT scans.
- UMC East Emergency Department – 1521 Joe Battle Blvd., El Paso, TX 79936
- UMC Northeast Emergency Department – 4669 Cohen Ave., El Paso, TX 79924
UMC Neighborhood Healthcare Centers
Focused on routine checkups, chronic condition management, and non‑urgent lab work. These centers offer scheduled care tailored to long‑term health needs across multiple neighborhood sites, including Ysleta, East (Dieter), Fabens, Crossroads, Northeast, and additional community locations:
- 300 S. Zaragoza Rd., El Paso, TX 79907
- 1485 George Dieter Dr., El Paso, TX 79936
- 101 Potasio, Fabens, TX 79838
Additional Neighborhood Healthcare Center locations are part of UMC’s outpatient primary care network.
Location Considerations
Proximity to care can influence the choice of facility:
- Far East / Horizon Areas:
The UMC Eastlake Urgent Care at 12261‑C Eastlake Blvd is the primary option for walk-in services. - Northeast / West Areas:
UMC Neighborhood Healthcare Centers handle primary care needs, while the UMC West Emergency Department and UMC East Emergency Departments provide after‑hours or urgent care services when immediate attention is necessary.
Choose Based on Urgency
- Non-life-threatening but immediate care: UMC Urgent Care (Eastlake)
- Critical or potentially life-threatening conditions: Emergency Departments (East, West, main campus and UMC Surgical Hospital.)
- Routine or non-urgent care: Neighborhood Health Centers
Selecting the right UMC location ensures timely, appropriate care. Urgent care centers treat minor injuries and illnesses, while Emergency Departments handle serious or life-threatening situations. Neighborhood healthcare centers provide routine and ongoing care for chronic conditions or preventive needs. By understanding the type of care required and the locations available, patients can access the right services efficiently, supporting UMC’s efforts to maintain high‑quality care across the community.
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