24/7 HEAD INJURY CARE
Head Injury & Concussion ER in Houston — 24/7 Evaluation
After a blow to the head, go to the ER for loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, a worsening headache, confusion, unusual drowsiness, a seizure, or weakness or numbness—or if you take blood thinners or are over 65. The Heights Emergency Room in Houston is open 24/7 for walk-ins, with CT of the head on site.
Open 24/7 • Walk-Ins Welcome • No Appointment Required
WHAT WE OFFER
Emergency Care for Head Injuries, Day or Night
Open 24/7, Even Holidays
Falls and accidents happen at all hours. We are open every hour of every day.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment or referral is needed for emergency evaluation.
CT of the Head
Imaging to check for bleeding or a skull fracture when indicated.
Neck Imaging
CT of the cervical spine when a neck injury is possible.
Wound Repair
Care for scalp and facial cuts, including stitches.
Near Houston Heights
101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, on the North Loop.
Most minor bumps to the head heal without problems. Certain warning signs mean the brain may need a closer look.
HEAD INJURY WARNING SIGNS
When Should You Go to the ER After a Head Injury?
Go to the ER after a head injury with any loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, a headache that keeps getting worse, confusion, memory loss, unusual sleepiness, slurred speech, weakness or numbness, a seizure, or clear fluid from the nose or ears. People on blood thinners and adults over 65 should be evaluated after any significant head injury, even if they feel fine.
Bleeding inside the skull can develop slowly over hours, so symptoms that appear or worsen after the injury matter as much as how you felt right away.
Get emergency care after a head injury with:
- Loss of consciousness, even briefly
- Vomiting more than once
- A headache that keeps getting worse
- Confusion, agitation, or memory loss
- Unusual sleepiness or trouble waking
- Weakness, numbness, or slurred speech
- A seizure
- Blood thinner use or age over 65
PATIENT REVIEWS
What Patients Say About The Heights Emergency Room
4.7
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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.
Hit Your Head?
The Heights Emergency Room is open 24/7 with CT imaging on site and no appointment needed.
For unresponsiveness, a seizure, or a serious crash or fall, call 911.
On This Page
Head Injury? We’re Open 24/7
Emergency evaluation is available day and night at The Heights Emergency Room.
Signs of a Concussion
A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that temporarily affects how the brain works.
Common symptoms
- Headache or pressure in the head
- Dizziness or balance problems
- Nausea or vomiting
- Confusion or feeling foggy
- Sensitivity to light or noise
- Trouble concentrating or remembering
Symptoms may appear right away or develop over hours to days. Most people recover within a few weeks with rest and a gradual return to activity.
Where Should I Go in Houston for a Possible Concussion?
For a possible concussion with any red-flag symptoms, an emergency room is the right place.
The Heights Emergency Room at 101 N Loop W #300 is open 24/7 and can evaluate head injuries with a neurologic exam and CT imaging when needed. For mild symptoms without red flags, your doctor or an urgent care clinic may be able to evaluate you, but if you’re unsure, choose the ER. Persistent headaches afterward are covered on our severe headache page.
Is Vomiting After a Head Injury an Emergency?
Vomiting once can happen with a mild injury, but repeated vomiting is a warning sign.
Vomiting more than once, or vomiting with a worsening headache, confusion, or drowsiness, can signal rising pressure or bleeding inside the skull and needs emergency evaluation, usually with a CT scan. In children, vomiting after a head injury should always be evaluated.
Should I Go to the ER After Briefly Losing Consciousness?
Yes. Any loss of consciousness after a head injury, even for a few seconds, should be evaluated.
Some people with bleeding in the brain wake up and seem fine for a while before getting worse. Prompt evaluation, and having someone watch you closely for the next 24 hours, helps catch these problems early. Learn more about our injury care.
Older Adults and Blood Thinners
Age and certain medications raise the risk of bleeding after even a minor head injury.
Adults over 65 and anyone taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications—such as warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, or clopidogrel—should be evaluated after a fall or blow to the head, even without symptoms. Bring a list of your medications.
Head Injuries in Children
Children may not be able to describe their symptoms, so watch for changes in behavior.
Seek emergency care for a child who loses consciousness, vomits repeatedly, is unusually sleepy or irritable, won’t stop crying, has a large swelling on the head (especially an infant), or isn’t acting normally. See our pediatric ER page.
YOUR ER VISIT
What Happens When You Visit the ER for a Head Injury?
The physician asks how the injury happened, checks your vital signs, and performs a neurologic exam of alertness, memory, strength, vision, and balance.
CT of the Head
A CT scan can detect bleeding, swelling, or a skull fracture and is ordered based on your symptoms, age, and how the injury happened.
Neck Evaluation
If a neck injury is possible, your neck may be immobilized and imaged with CT.
Treatment
Medication for headache and nausea, wound repair for scalp cuts, and clear instructions for recovery at home.
Many mild head injuries don’t need a CT scan. Patients with bleeding or other serious findings are transferred to a hospital with neurosurgical care.
Common Causes of Head Injuries
Head injuries often result from:
Falls
Falls from standing, stairs, or ladders, the leading cause in older adults and young children.
Vehicle Crashes
Car, motorcycle, and bicycle crashes, especially without a helmet or seat belt.
Sports
Contact sports, cycling, and skateboarding injuries.
Work & Other Accidents
Falling objects, workplace accidents, and assaults.
Wearing a helmet for biking and contact sports and preventing falls at home can lower the risk of serious head injury. For cuts on the scalp or face, see our cuts and wounds page.
QUICK ANSWERS
Head Injury Questions, Answered
Should I go to the ER after hitting my head?
Go to the ER after hitting your head if you lost consciousness, vomited more than once, or have a worsening headache, confusion, unusual drowsiness, weakness, numbness, or a seizure, or if you take blood thinners or are over 65. A minor bump with no symptoms can often be watched at home with someone checking on you.
Where should I go in Houston for a possible concussion?
For a possible concussion with any warning signs, go to an emergency room. The Heights Emergency Room at 101 N Loop W #300, Houston, TX 77018, is open 24/7 with CT imaging of the head on site, and no appointment is needed. Call 911 for unresponsiveness, a seizure, or a serious crash or fall.
Is vomiting after a head injury an emergency?
Repeated vomiting after a head injury can be a sign of rising pressure or bleeding inside the skull and needs emergency evaluation. A single episode can occur with a mild injury, but vomiting more than once—or vomiting with headache, confusion, or drowsiness—should be checked promptly, usually with a CT scan.
Should I go to the ER after briefly losing consciousness?
Yes. Any loss of consciousness after a head injury, even for a few seconds, should be evaluated in an emergency room. Some people with bleeding in the brain feel fine at first and worsen hours later. Have someone stay with you, and call 911 if you become hard to wake or confused.
What warning signs after a head injury require 911?
Call 911 if the person is unresponsive or can’t be woken, has a seizure, has unequal pupils, has clear fluid draining from the nose or ears, has slurred speech or weakness on one side, or has neck pain with numbness or tingling. Don’t move someone with a possible neck injury.
EMERGENCY SAFETY
When Should You Call 911 for a Head Injury?
Call 911 for head injuries with signs of serious brain injury or a possible neck injury.
Call 911 for:
- Unresponsive or can’t be woken
- A seizure
- Unequal pupils
- Clear fluid from the nose or ears
- Slurred speech or one-sided weakness
- Neck pain with numbness or tingling
- A high-speed crash or fall from height
- Rapidly worsening confusion
Paramedics can protect the neck and spine, support breathing, and take patients with severe head injuries directly to a trauma center.
Don’t drive after a head injury, and don’t move someone who may have a neck injury.
WHERE TO GO
ER vs Urgent Care for a Head Injury
Urgent care can evaluate a minor bump without warning signs. Any loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, confusion, or high-risk factors such as age or blood thinners call for an emergency room with CT imaging.
Call 911
- Unresponsiveness
- A seizure
- Unequal pupils
- A possible neck injury
Go to the ER
- Brief loss of consciousness
- Repeated vomiting
- Worsening headache or confusion
- Blood thinner use
- Age over 65 with a head injury
Urgent Care or Your Doctor
- A minor bump with no symptoms
- A small scalp cut without other symptoms
- A mild headache that is improving
If you are unsure, choose the ER.
Learn more about the difference between urgent care and the ER.
24/7 Head Injury and Concussion Care in Houston
Head injuries happen at all hours. The Heights Emergency Room is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Emergency Physician Evaluation
Including a full neurologic exam.
CT of the Head
When clinically indicated.
CT of the Neck
When a neck injury is possible.
Wound Repair
For scalp and facial cuts.
Symptom Relief
Medication for headache and nausea.
Transfer Coordination
Arranged for neurosurgical care.
Testing and treatment depend on your injury and the physician’s evaluation.
Head Injury 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 head 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 head injury evaluation.
Serving Houston Heights and Nearby Neighborhoods
Families, athletes, and older adults 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—come to us after falls and head injuries. 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
Head Injury ER — Frequently Asked Questions
Usually, yes, once a physician has evaluated you and found no warning signs. Have someone check on you, and seek care if you become hard to wake, confused, or start vomiting.
Most people recover within a few weeks. Rest for the first day or two, then gradually return to normal activities as symptoms allow. Symptoms that last longer should be followed up with your doctor.
Not on the same day. Athletes should follow a gradual return-to-play plan and be cleared by a healthcare provider before returning to contact sports.
Not always. Physicians use your symptoms, age, medications, and how the injury happened to decide whether a CT scan of the head is needed.
Acetaminophen is commonly recommended. Ask your physician before taking ibuprofen or aspirin, which can increase bleeding risk in some cases.
No. Walk-ins are welcome 24/7, and you can check in online before you arrive.
Medical disclaimer: This page provides general health information and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Head Injury? Emergency Care Is Available 24/7
Get checked for loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, confusion, or a worsening headache after a head injury.
For unresponsiveness, a seizure, or a serious crash or fall, call 911 immediately.
