24/7 BURN EMERGENCY CARE
Severe Burn ER in Houston — 24/7 Emergency Care
A burn needs emergency care if it is large, deep, or on the face, hands, feet, or genitals, or if it was caused by chemicals or electricity. Cool a heat burn with running water for 10 to 20 minutes, then get help. The Heights Emergency Room in Houston is open 24/7 for burn evaluation and dressing care.
Open 24/7 • Walk-Ins Welcome • No Appointment Required
WHAT WE OFFER
Emergency Burn Care, Day or Night
Open 24/7, Even Holidays
Burns happen at any hour, from kitchens to workplaces. We are open every hour of every day.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment or referral is needed for emergency evaluation.
Physician Burn Assessment
A physician checks the size, depth, and location of the burn.
Burn Wound Care
Cleaning and dressings for partial-thickness burns when appropriate.
Pain Relief & Tetanus
Pain medication and tetanus vaccination when needed.
Near Houston Heights
101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, on the North Loop.
Burns can look milder at first than they are. When in doubt, have a physician take a look.
WHEN BURNS ARE SERIOUS
When Is a Burn an Emergency?
A burn is an emergency when it is larger than the palm of your hand, blisters over a wide area, looks white, brown, or charred, or affects the face, hands, feet, genitals, or a major joint. Chemical burns, electrical burns, and burns with breathing trouble also need immediate emergency care, as do burns in infants and older adults.
Skin burns are classified by depth. Deeper burns can damage nerves and tissue, so they may hurt less than shallow ones. A painless, leathery, or charred burn is more serious, not less.
Get emergency care for a burn with:
- A burn larger than your palm
- Blisters over a wide area
- White, brown, or charred skin
- Burns on the face, hands, feet, or genitals
- Burns that wrap around a limb
- Chemical or electrical burns
- Coughing, hoarseness, or soot around the nose or mouth
- A burn in an infant or older adult
PATIENT REVIEWS
What Patients Say About The Heights Emergency Room
4.7
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Based on 664 Google reviews (as of October 2026)
Patients frequently mention a welcoming atmosphere and a clean facility.
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Erika M. on Google
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My sister went into anaphylactic shock while at work and her airway started to close. When we walked in the receptionist took one look at her swelling and ushered us to a medical suite. … I am immensely grateful to the care staff here. Their professionalism and efficiency went a long way to keep my sister calm during the whole process.
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Kendi on Google
★★★★★
I had a great experience at The Heights Emergency Room after a head injury. … Dr. Zahid was very thorough in his evaluation and took the time to explain everything clearly. … I’m very grateful for the excellent care I received and would highly recommend The Heights Emergency Room!
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Ahson W. on Google
★★★★★
Very good service. I brought my son here and they very quickly attended to him. … Abdullah took my son’s blood and Pablo administered the CT scan. … Dr. Khan explained the results thoroughly and professionally.
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Michelle R. on Google
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I had a great experience at this ER. The facility was very clean, and the staff was attentive, professional, and compassionate. They took the time to listen to my concerns and made sure all of my needs were addressed. I felt well cared for throughout my visit.
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Samantha M. on Google
★★★★★
The staff here are amazing!! I had an embarrassing and painful health issue. … This staff made me feel so comfortable and supported through the pain, I didn’t feel embarrassed. … I left feeling heard, educated, and 1000% better!
Need emergency care now?
The Heights Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. No appointment needed.
Reviews reflect individual patient experiences; care and outcomes vary.
Serious Burn?
The Heights Emergency Room is open 24/7 for burn evaluation, with no appointment needed.
For severe or life-threatening burns, call 911.
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Serious Burn? We’re Open 24/7
Emergency evaluation is available day and night at The Heights Emergency Room.
What Do Burn Degrees Look Like?
Burn depth helps guide treatment, but it can be hard to judge at first.
General signs
- First-degree: red, dry, and painful, with no blisters
- Second-degree: blisters, swelling, moist or red skin, and strong pain
- Third-degree: white, brown, or charred skin that may feel leathery or numb
Burns can deepen over the first day or two, so a burn that looks mild at first can need medical care later.
First Aid Before You Come In
What you do in the first minutes matters.
For a heat or scald burn, hold the area under cool (not ice-cold) running water for 10 to 20 minutes. Remove rings, watches, and tight clothing near the burn before swelling starts, unless fabric is stuck to the skin. Then cover it loosely with a clean, dry cloth or non-stick dressing.
Don’t apply ice, butter, oils, or ointments, and don’t pop blisters. These can damage tissue or raise the risk of infection.
Chemical Burns
Chemicals keep burning until they are washed off.
Brush off any dry powder, remove contaminated clothing, and flush the skin with large amounts of running water for at least 20 minutes. Keep the product container or label so the care team knows what you were exposed to.
Call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 for guidance, and call 911 for large exposures, burns to the eyes or face, or trouble breathing.
Electrical Burns
The skin injury may be small, but the damage can be deeper.
Electrical current can injure tissue under the skin and disturb the heart’s rhythm. Don’t touch someone who is still in contact with a power source until the current is off. Call 911 for any significant electrical shock.
Seek emergency care after any electrical injury with a burn, loss of consciousness, chest pain, or a racing or irregular heartbeat. See our heart palpitations page for more.
HIGHER-RISK PATIENTS
Burns in Children and Older Adults
Young skin and aging skin are both more easily injured.
Scalds from hot liquids, steam, and hot bath water are among the most common burns in young children, and a child’s thinner skin can burn more deeply at lower temperatures. Any burn in an infant, or a larger burn in a child, deserves prompt evaluation. See our pediatric ER page.
Older adults may have thinner skin, slower healing, and conditions such as diabetes that raise the risk of infection. Burns that blister, weep, or seem to worsen after a day or two should be checked.
YOUR ER VISIT
What Happens When You Visit the ER for a Burn?
The team first checks your breathing, circulation, and pain level, then examines the burn to estimate its size and depth.
Assessment & Pain Control
A physician examines the burn and treats pain, which can be severe.
Wound Care & Dressings
The burn is cleaned and dressed, and dead skin may be removed when appropriate.
Tetanus & Follow-Up
Your tetanus status is checked, and you receive wound-care instructions and follow-up guidance.
Patients with extensive, deep, or high-risk burns are transferred to a hospital or specialized burn center, and our staff arranges ambulance transport.
What Causes Burn Injuries?
Burns commonly come from:
Heat & Scalds
Fire, hot liquids, steam, hot oil, and hot surfaces.
Chemicals
Cleaners, drain and pool chemicals, acids, and battery fluid.
Electricity
Outlets, cords, power lines, and lightning.
Sun & Friction
Severe sunburn with blistering and friction burns.
This list is general information, not a diagnosis. A physician should evaluate any burn that worries you.
QUICK ANSWERS
Burn Questions, Answered
When should I go to the ER for a burn?
Go if the burn is larger than your palm, blistered over a wide area, white, brown, or charred, or on the face, hands, feet, genitals, or a joint. Chemical and electrical burns, burns with breathing trouble, and burns in infants or older adults also need prompt emergency care.
Should I go to the ER for a burn with blisters?
Blisters mean the burn is at least second-degree. Small blisters on a minor burn can often be cared for at home, but go to the ER if the burn is large, on the face, hands, feet, or genitals, very painful, or shows signs of infection like spreading redness, pus, or fever.
What should I do first for a burn at home?
Move away from the source, cool the burn under cool running water for 10 to 20 minutes, remove jewelry and tight clothing near it, and cover it loosely with a clean, dry cloth. Skip ice, butter, and ointments, and don’t pop blisters. Get care if it is serious.
Where should I go in Houston for a severe burn?
Call 911 for a severe burn. For burns that need prompt evaluation, The Heights Emergency Room at 101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, is open 24/7 and can assess the burn, treat pain, and dress the wound. Patients who need burn center care are transferred.
Are chemical or electrical burns an emergency?
Yes. Chemical burns can keep damaging tissue until they are flushed with water for at least 20 minutes, and electrical burns can injure deep tissue and the heart even when the skin looks fine. Call 911 for significant exposures and seek emergency evaluation for both.
EMERGENCY SAFETY
When Should You Call 911 for a Burn?
Call 911 for a severe burn, or any burn with signs of a life-threatening injury.
Call 911 for:
- Burns covering a large area of the body
- Charred, white, or leathery skin
- Burns on the face, mouth, or airway
- Trouble breathing or a hoarse voice
- Electrical or lightning injuries
- Large chemical exposures
- Confusion, fainting, or severe pain
- A large burn on an infant or older adult
Paramedics can give oxygen, cover the burn, treat pain, and start IV fluids on the way.
Don’t drive yourself with a severe burn; pain and shock can make driving unsafe.
WHERE TO GO
ER vs Urgent Care for a Burn
Minor first-degree burns, like a small sunburn or brief contact burn, can usually be managed at home or by your doctor. Larger, deeper, or higher-risk burns belong in an emergency room.
Call 911
- Large, charred, or white burns
- Burns to the face or airway
- Electrical injuries
- Burns with trouble breathing
Go to the ER
- Burns larger than your palm
- Blisters over a wide area
- Burns on hands, feet, or genitals
- Chemical burns after flushing
Home Care or Your Doctor
- Small, mild first-degree burns
- Minor sunburn without blisters
- Follow-up wound checks
If you are unsure, choose the ER.
Learn more about the difference between urgent care and the ER.
24/7 Burn Evaluation in Houston
Burns can happen at any hour. The Heights Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Emergency Physician Evaluation
Burn size, depth, and location.
Burn Wound Care
Cleaning and dressings for partial-thickness burns.
Pain Relief
Medication for burn pain.
Tetanus Vaccines
When your status needs updating.
EKG
For electrical injuries.
Hospital Transfer
Coordinated for large or deep burns.
Testing and treatment depend on your injury and the physician’s evaluation.
Burn ER Near Houston Heights
The Heights Emergency Room is a freestanding emergency room at 101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, along the North Loop (610). It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for adults and children with burns and other injuries and can be reached at (281) 560-4373.
The Heights Emergency Room
101 N Loop W #300
Houston, TX 77018
Houston, TX 77018
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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The Heights Emergency Room is open day and night for burn injuries.
Serving Houston Heights and Nearby Neighborhoods
Patients with burn injuries come to us from across central and northwest Houston—including Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, Houston Heights, Timbergrove, Woodland Heights, Independence Heights, the Northside, Rice Military, the Washington Avenue corridor, First Ward, and Downtown. For severe burns, call 911; for other burns, our North Loop location is a short drive from many of these neighborhoods.
ZIP 77018
Garden Oaks, Oak Forest, and Independence Heights / Central Northwest
ZIP 77008
Houston Heights, Lazybrook, and Timbergrove
ZIP 77009
Heights East, Northside, and the Woodland Heights area
ZIP 77022
Independence Heights and Northline / Northside
ZIP 77007
Washington Avenue, Rice Military, the western and southern Heights, and First Ward
ZIP 77002
Downtown, northern Downtown, and nearby First Ward areas
Travel times vary with traffic and time of day.
FAQ
Burn ER — Frequently Asked Questions
No. A blister protects the skin underneath from infection. Cover it loosely and let a physician drain or treat it if it is large, painful, or in an awkward spot.
No. Ice can damage tissue, and butter, oils, and creams can trap heat and raise the risk of infection. Use cool running water for 10 to 20 minutes, then cover loosely.
Second-degree burns blister, swell, and are red or moist and very painful. A physician can judge depth, which sometimes becomes clearer over a day or two.
Burn wounds can be at risk for tetanus. The physician will check your vaccination status and can give a tetanus vaccine if needed.
A severe sunburn with widespread blistering, fever, chills, confusion, or dehydration can need emergency care. Mild sunburn can usually be managed at home.
No. The Heights Emergency Room is a walk-in emergency room open 24/7. For severe burns, call 911.
Medical disclaimer: This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Serious Burn? Emergency Care Is Available 24/7
Don’t wait to have a significant burn looked at. We’re open day and night, with no appointment needed.
For severe or life-threatening burns, call 911 immediately.
