Southlake is one of the DFW Metroplex's most celebrated communities — home to roughly 32,000 residents, the destination shopping and dining of Southlake Town Square, the green space of Bicentennial Park, and the Friday night lights of Dragon Stadium. It is also a community without a freestanding emergency room of its own. When chest pain strikes, every minute counts, and knowing where to go in advance can make the difference between a timely diagnosis and a preventable complication.
ER Of Fort Worth is 13 miles from Southlake — approximately 15 minutes via Highway 114 west and Highway 377 south to our Heritage Trace Parkway location. Many Southlake patients tell us the drive is shorter than the wait at a regional hospital ER. We are open every hour of every day, staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, with a full chest pain protocol — immediate 12-lead EKG, high-sensitivity troponin labs, CT angiography, and cardiac specialist access — starting the moment you walk through our door.
The ER Southlake families rely on.
From Southlake Town Square to Gateway Church, from Davis Boulevard to the neighborhoods off Carroll Avenue — here is what brings Southlake residents to ER Of Fort Worth for cardiac emergencies.
15-minute drive via Hwy 114
Highway 114 west connects directly to US-377 south, the fastest route to Heritage Trace Parkway. Straightforward drive with no complex interstate exchanges required.
Faster than a hospital ER
Hospital emergency departments near Southlake average 2-4 hours from door to discharge for non-critical patients. Our average wait is under 10 minutes — door to physician.
Complete cardiac workup in one visit
EKG, troponin labs, CT angiography, chest X-ray and ultrasound — all performed on-site. Southlake patients receive a full diagnostic picture without being shuttled between facilities.
Physician-led, every visit
Every Southlake patient is seen by a board-certified emergency medicine physician — not a nurse practitioner or PA working alone. Our ER doctors are the standard, not the exception.
Warning signs that require immediate ER care.
For Southlake residents, recognizing these symptoms and acting quickly — rather than waiting to see if they pass — is the single most important thing you can do in a cardiac emergency.
Leave Southlake now if you experience—
- — Chest discomfort or pressure lasting more than 5 minutes
- — Chest symptoms paired with nausea, sweating, or shortness of breath
- — Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or upper back
- — Near-fainting, collapse, or sudden loss of consciousness
- — Any new chest pain in a patient with known heart disease, diabetes or high blood pressure
Unsure from Southlake? Call us.
Our team helps Southlake patients assess the right level of care over the phone.
What happens when you arrive from Southlake.
Chest pain patients from Southlake are triaged immediately upon arrival. Here is the rapid cardiac protocol our board-certified physicians initiate within minutes of your walk-in.
12-lead EKG within minutes
A full electrocardiogram detects ST-elevation, arrhythmias and ischemia within seconds of application. Performed before you have finished explaining your symptoms.
Cardiac enzyme panel
High-sensitivity troponin I and T levels drawn on arrival, with results that definitively indicate cardiac muscle injury. Follow-up draws confirm or exclude an evolving MI.
CT angiography & chest X-ray
On-site CT scanning rules out pulmonary embolism and aortic dissection. Chest X-ray identifies pneumonia, effusions, and cardiomegaly that explain chest pain.
Cardiac medications
Aspirin, nitroglycerin, anticoagulants, beta-blockers and other evidence-based cardiac drugs initiated immediately when clinically indicated for your presentation.
On-call cardiologist
Direct access to a cardiology specialist and rapid cath-lab transfer coordination for STEMI or other interventional cardiac emergencies identified during workup.
Serial monitoring & observation
Continuous telemetry, vital sign monitoring and repeat EKGs for patients who require extended observation before a safe discharge or transfer decision.
Getting to our ER from Southlake, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 13 miles from Southlake. The typical drive via Highway 114 is 15 minutes or less in normal traffic. Two routes serve different parts of Southlake equally well:
- 1 From Southlake Town Square or Central Southlake (Hwy 114 route): Head west on Highway 114, then exit south onto Highway 377 (Denton Hwy). Continue south on 377 to Keller Parkway, then east to Rufe Snow Drive, then south to Heritage Trace Parkway — turn east. We are in the Heritage Trace Marketplace on the right. Total: ~13 miles, ~15 min.
- 2 From South Southlake near Davis Boulevard: Take Davis Boulevard north to Southlake Boulevard (FM-1709), then west to US-377 south. Follow 377 south to Heritage Trace Pkwy. Total: ~14 miles, ~16 min.
- ! Emergency tip: Many Southlake patients find the 15-minute drive is shorter than waiting for an ambulance. However, if symptoms are severe, worsening rapidly, or the patient is unresponsive, call 911 from Southlake — EMS can begin treatment immediately en route. When in doubt, call us at 817-945-4200 for guidance.
See our Southlake service area page for a map, neighborhood coverage details, and more about what Southlake residents can expect from our facility.
What sets us apart for Southlake families.
Average wait under 10 minutes
Our low-volume, high-efficiency model means chest pain patients are in a room and on a monitor within minutes of arrival. Not hours. Not a hallway gurney.
Board-certified physicians 24/7
Emergency medicine board certification is required of every physician we employ. Southlake patients are never seen by an unsupervised mid-level at any hour.
Full-scope diagnostics on-site
CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray and a complete blood panel. Southlake patients receive an entire cardiac workup here — diagnosis in one visit, no second facility required.
All major insurance accepted
BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and more. See the full list —
Insurance for Southlake patients.
Do not delay chest pain care because of insurance questions. Emergency law (EMTALA) requires coverage for bona fide emergencies regardless of network status. We accept all major commercial plans, Medicare, Tricare and offer transparent self-pay pricing. View our full accepted insurance list —
Many Southlake patients discover that our facility's streamlined billing process is simpler and faster than a hospital emergency department. Our billing staff is available to answer pre- and post-visit questions.
Questions from Southlake patients.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from Southlake TX?
Approximately 13 miles — about 15 minutes via Highway 114 west and Highway 377 south to Heritage Trace Parkway. Easy access from Southlake Town Square and Davis Boulevard. Many Southlake patients report the drive took less than 15 minutes without traffic.
What is the fastest route from Southlake Town Square?
From Southlake Town Square, take FM-1709 (Southlake Blvd) west to Highway 114 west, then exit and head south on Highway 377. Continue south through Keller Parkway intersection, then east on Heritage Trace Parkway. We are on the right in the Heritage Trace Marketplace. Enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy Fort Worth TX" in your maps app for live traffic routing.
Is 15 minutes too long to drive with chest pain from Southlake?
For stable symptoms with a sober driver available, 15 minutes is an appropriate and common trip. Call us at 817-945-4200 before leaving so our team is ready when you arrive. If symptoms suddenly worsen — especially loss of consciousness, inability to breathe, or severe unrelenting pain — pull over and call 911 immediately. EMS can reach most Southlake addresses quickly and begin treatment en route.
Should I use a Southlake urgent care for chest pain?
Never. Southlake urgent care clinics are not equipped to treat cardiac emergencies. They lack a 12-lead EKG machine capable of STEMI detection, troponin blood panels, CT angiography, IV cardiac medications, or defibrillation capability. Any chest pain — even if it "feels like indigestion" — belongs in an emergency room. Please do not let a Southlake urgent care center tell you to wait and see with chest pain.
How quickly will I be seen after arriving from Southlake?
Immediately. Chest pain is our highest-priority triage category. Southlake patients presenting with chest pain are taken to a treatment room on arrival and have an EKG within 5 minutes. Our average door-to-physician time is under 10 minutes across all patient presentations.
Will my insurance cover ER care when coming from Southlake?
Yes. The Prudent Layperson standard in federal law requires all major insurance plans to cover emergency care that a reasonable person would consider an emergency — and chest pain clearly qualifies. Network status is not a valid reason to deny a chest pain claim. We accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, United, Humana, Medicare and Tricare. View our full insurance page.
What should I do while driving from Southlake to your ER?
Call 817-945-4200 to alert our team. Sit comfortably and do not exert yourself. If you have a 325 mg aspirin on hand, chew it (unless you are allergic or have a known contraindication). Never drive yourself during active chest pain — have a neighbor, family member, or call a rideshare. If symptoms escalate, have your driver pull over and call 911.
Do you treat pediatric chest pain from Southlake families?
Yes. Our pediatric ER team evaluates and treats chest pain in children and adolescents. In most young Southlake patients, chest pain is musculoskeletal or anxiety-related — but it can occasionally indicate arrhythmia, pericarditis, or other conditions requiring proper evaluation. All ages are welcome.
Can I check in online from Southlake before leaving?
Yes. Our online check-in lets you register from Southlake Town Square, Bicentennial Park, or anywhere in Southlake before arriving. This is most useful for stable, non-critical visits. For actively worsening chest pain, come straight in or call 817-945-4200 — don't pause to check in online.