Children's Emergency Room in Mesquite, TX — 24/7 Pediatric Emergency Care

When your child is sick or hurt, every second feels like an eternity — and you need a children’s emergency room you can trust to act fast and treat them gently. Mesquite ER is a fully licensed, freestanding emergency room offering 24/7 pediatric emergency care to families across Mesquite, TX.

With zero wait times, board-certified ER physicians, and a calm, child-friendly environment, we deliver the same level of emergency care as a hospital pediatric ER — without the overwhelming chaos.

No appointment needed. Walk in with your child any time — day, night, weekend, or holiday.

Pediatric Emergency Care at ER of Mesquite

ER of Mesquite is a dedicated freestanding emergency room that welcomes patients of all ages — including infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teens. Our team is specifically trained to handle pediatric emergencies with the medical urgency they require and the gentleness children deserve.

What sets our children’s ER apart:

  • Pediatric-trained emergency physicians and nurses on-site 24/7
  • Calm, less intimidating environment compared to a hospital ER
  • Fast triage — your child is seen the moment you walk in
  • Advanced on-site diagnostics sized and dosed appropriately for kids
  • Family-centered care — parents stay with their child throughout treatment
  • Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including holidays

Whether it’s a 2 AM fever, a weekend asthma flare-up, or a playground injury, we’re ready to help your child feel better, fast.

Pediatric Conditions We Treat

Pediatric Digital Xray

Our children’s ER in Mesquite is equipped to evaluate and treat the full spectrum of pediatric emergencies, including:

  • High Fever — including dangerous fevers in infants and toddlers
  • Respiratory Emergencies — asthma, croup, RSV, bronchiolitis, pneumonia
  • Dehydration — from vomiting, diarrhea, or inability to keep fluids down
  • Ear Infections — including severe pain or fever
  • Strep Throat, Flu, Mono, COVID-19 — with rapid in-house testing
  • Allergic Reactions — including hives, swelling, and anaphylaxis
  • Broken Bones, Sprains & Dislocations — with on-site X-ray and splinting
  • Lacerations & Cuts — including stitches and wound care
  • Head Injuries & Concussions — with neurological assessment
  • Severe Abdominal Pain — including suspected appendicitis
  • Stomach Bugs (Gastroenteritis) — with IV fluids if needed
  • Rashes & Skin Infections — including severe or spreading rashes
  • Asthma Attacks — with nebulizer and emergency medications
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) — common in young children
  • Foreign Object Injuries — swallowed or stuck objects, eye injuries

How We Make Emergency Care Easier on Kids

Pediatric Chest

Children aren’t just small adults — they need a different approach to emergency medicine. Our team is trained to make every visit as calm and reassuring as possible.

A Child-Friendly Environment

Our facility is designed to feel less clinical and more comforting. Private treatment rooms reduce the noise, crowding, and chaos that can overwhelm a sick child in a busy hospital ER.

Our board-certified ER physicians and licensed nurses know how to gain a child’s trust quickly — using language, pacing, and techniques that make exams and procedures less scary.

We don’t separate families. Parents and caregivers remain at their child’s side throughout assessment and treatment, providing comfort during every step of the visit.

A long wait makes a sick child more uncomfortable and a worried parent more anxious. Because we begin triage immediately, your child receives care faster — and goes home sooner.

Pediatric Diagnostics & Treatments On-Site

Pediatric Fever Emergency in Mesquite

We have hospital-grade tools designed to be safe and appropriate for children, all under one roof.

On-Site Pediatric Diagnostics
  • Digital X-Ray — for fractures, chest imaging, and foreign objects
  • CT Scan — used only when medically necessary, with pediatric-appropriate protocols
  • Ultrasound — radiation-free imaging for abdominal pain, soft tissue, and more
  • EKG — for cardiac evaluation when needed
  • Full On-Site Lab — including rapid flu, strep, RSV, COVID-19, mono, urinalysis, and complete blood count
  • IV fluids for dehydration and severe vomiting
  • Nebulizer treatments for asthma and respiratory distress
  • Splinting and casting for broken bones and sprains
  • Stitches and wound care for lacerations
  • Fever management and pain relief
  • Observation if your child needs longer monitoring
  • Hospital transfer coordination if admission or pediatric surgery is required

Location, Hours & Insurance

ER of Mesquite — Cartwright

📍 1080 E Cartwright Rd, Suite 100, Mesquite, TX 75149
📞 Call (469) 649-1007
🕒 Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year

We proudly serve children and families across Mesquite, Balch Springs, Sunnyvale, Forney, Garland, and surrounding areas.

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

At what age do you treat children?

We treat patients of all ages, including newborns, infants, toddlers, school-age children, and teenagers. Our team is trained in age-appropriate pediatric emergency care.

We work hard to make sure it doesn’t. Our quieter, child-friendly environment and pediatric-trained staff are specifically designed to make emergency care feel less intimidating for kids. Parents stay with their child throughout the visit.

No referral is required. Just walk in any time — day or night. We’ll evaluate your child immediately and coordinate with your pediatrician on follow-up care if needed.

If possible, bring: your insurance card, a photo ID, your child’s medication list (including dosages), known allergies, your pediatrician’s contact info, and a comfort item (favorite stuffed animal, blanket, or pacifier) to help your child feel safe.

Yes. Our children’s ER is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — including overnight, weekends, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and every other holiday. Childhood emergencies don’t wait, and neither do we.

Walk In With Your Child Anytime — We're Always Open

Our Pediatric ER Services in Mesquite, TX

When your child needs emergency care in Mesquite, don’t wait for hours in a hospital ER. ER of Mesquite is here for your family — fast, expert, gentle pediatric emergency care, around the clock.

📍 1080 E Cartwright Rd, Suite 100, Mesquite, TX 75149
📞 Call (469) 649-1007
🕒 Open 24/7/365 — Walk-Ins Always Welcome

For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911. For poisoning, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.