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The Emergency Clinic La Vernia | Freestanding Emergency Room

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    No appointment · walk-ins welcome
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    Infants, children & adults
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    ER physicians on site 24/7
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    CT, X-ray, ultrasound & lab on site
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    Free parking at the entrance
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    Covered drop-off

Life-threatening emergency? Call 911. Complete Care is a licensed freestanding emergency medical facility — not an urgent care.

The Emergency Clinic La Vernia | Freestanding Emergency Room building

The Emergency Clinic La Vernia

The Emergency Clinic
La Vernia

102 S Fm 1346 Ste. 2, La Vernia, TX 78121

Monday - SundayOpen 24/7

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Phone
830-253-5099

Why choose The Emergency Clinic La Vernia?

At The Emergency Clinic La Vernia, we treat you like a neighbor, not a number. Our team combines small-town, patient-first care with the equipment and expertise of a full-service ER.

Here’s what sets us apart:

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Low wait times

Living in a rural community shouldn’t mean waiting hours for emergency care. Our on-site team keeps the triage process moving so you’re seen fast, even during peak hours.

Why choose The Emergency Clinic La Vernia?

At The Emergency Clinic La Vernia, we treat you like a neighbor, not a number. Our team combines small-town, patient-first care with the equipment and expertise of a full-service ER.

Here’s what sets us apart:

Low wait times icon

Low wait times

Living in a rural community shouldn’t mean waiting hours for emergency care. Our on-site team keeps the triage process moving so you’re seen fast, even during peak hours.

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Transparent billing

Nobody wants a surprise bill after an emergency visit. Our staff explains your costs and insurance coverage in plain terms, no hidden fees.

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Full-service emergency care

From X-rays and CT scans to a full lab on-site, we’ve built La Vernia’s ER to handle serious emergencies without sending you elsewhere for testing or treatment.

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Quality care for all ages

Kids, parents, grandparents. Our physicians and nurses treat every patient who walks through our doors with the same level of attention, whatever their age or condition.

Fast, quality emergency care at The Emergency Clinic in La Vernia

Tucked along FM 1346 near the banks of Cibolo Creek, The Emergency Clinic in La Vernia gives Wilson County residents a nearby option for urgent medical care without the long drive into San Antonio. Whether you’re in La Vernia proper or one of the surrounding rural communities, our doors stay open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so help is never far when an emergency strikes.

Our team of emergency-trained physicians, nurses, and technicians can handle everything from broken bones and severe infections to chest pain and breathing emergencies, with on-site lab testing and imaging to get you answers fast. As a freestanding ER, we bring hospital-level emergency care to a small-town setting, so La Vernia families can get the treatment they need close to home.

What conditions can The Emergency Clinic La Vernia treat?

From minor injuries to life-threatening conditions, The Emergency Clinic La Vernia provides a full range of emergency services for patients of all ages. Our physicians are prepared to treat:

  • Chest pain and cardiac symptoms
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Broken bones and sports injuries
  • Respiratory issues and breathing difficulties
  • Abdominal pain and gastrointestinal issues
  • Dehydration and heat-related illness

No matter the emergency, our team is ready around the clock to provide the care you need, right here in La Vernia.

On-site imaging and lab work

Getting fast, accurate answers matters just as much as fast treatment. That’s why The Emergency Clinic La Vernia keeps advanced diagnostic tools on-site, including:

  • Digital X-ray
  • CT scans
  • Ultrasound
  • On-site laboratory testing
  • EKG (electrocardiogram)

With everything under one roof, our physicians can diagnose your condition and start treatment immediately, no referrals or trips to an outside facility required.

Meet the medical director for our La Vernia ER

Michael Magoon, MD

Dr. Michael Magoon is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has more than 30 years of Emergency Medicine experience. He has been accepted as a “Fellow” in both the American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Magoon has worked at Wilford Hall USAF and Brooke Army trauma centers, Baptist and Methodist Emergency Departments, and the Shannon West Texas trauma center in San Angelo.

Dr. Magoon taught Emergency Medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center. While in the Air Force, Dr. Magoon was recognized as one of two worldwide “subject matter experts” in Emergency Medicine. He has extensive experience in pre-hospital care; including training with the Counter Narcotics Task Force in Washington D.C and the National Association of EMS Physicians. He served as the Medical Director for Lackland AFB EMS, and as the Assistant Medical Director for the San Antonio AirLife Helicopter Rescue program.

The Magoon’s have lived in San Antonio since 1990 and have made their home in Alamo Heights. We are so proud of our outstanding team of clinicians and look forward to continued service to the Alamo Heights community.

Education and Training

  • B.S. – 1985 – Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI
  • M.D. – 1989 – Wayne State University – Detroit, MI
  • Residency – 1990 – Emergency Medicine – Joint Military Medical Centers
  • Chief Resident – 1993 – Emergency Medicine – Joint Military Medical Centers
  • EMS Medical Director Course – 1994 – National Association of EMS Physicians
  • Teaching Fellowship – 1995 – UT Southwestern

Professional Associations

  • Diplomate – American Board of Emergency Medicine
  • Texas Medical Association
  • Bexar County Medical Society
  • Texas Super Doctor (2012-2023) – Texas Monthly
  • Best ER Doctor (2012-2023) – SA Magazine
  • Best General Practice Physician (2012-2023) – SA Magazine
  • Best ER Doctor (2014, 2015) – SA Scene
  • Best General Practice Physician (2014, 2015) – SA Scene

Complete Care’s The Emergency Clinic La Vernia is a designated safe baby location

Under the Texas Baby Moses Law, a parent who isn’t able to care for a newborn 60 days old or younger can safely and legally leave that baby at a designated location, no questions asked and no risk of prosecution. The Emergency Clinic La Vernia is one of these designated safe locations, and our staff is trained to step in immediately, any hour of the day or night.

You can find out more information about this law in the Texas Family Code, Chapter 262, Sub-chapter D. Emergency Possession of Certain Abandoned Children.

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