Find ER wait times near you
Enter your city or postal code to see real-time, crowd-sourced emergency room wait times.
The smarter way to ER
For emergencies, call 911. DontWait is informational only — you are responsible for your own medical decisions.
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Real wait times, reported by real patients
DontWait is powered entirely by voluntary crowd reports. Using this app is just like sitting in the waiting room — except your time helps thousands of others make smarter decisions.
Start Your Timer
When you arrive at the ER, open DontWait and tap 'I'm Here Now'. Log each stage as you move through your visit — registration, triage, and treatment.
Report Each Stage
As you move through each stage, tap to log your time. You can use the live timer or manually enter how long each stage took. It's 100% voluntary.
Live Data Updates
Your report instantly contributes to real-time wait estimates. Every report is blended with historical data to produce the most accurate prediction possible.
Anonymous & Safe
Your identity is never shown publicly. Reports are attributed only to a verified visit. You can log in with your email — no personal health info is ever collected.
By submitting a wait report, you confirm your experience is genuine and voluntary. DontWait does not collect health information. Reports are used solely to estimate ER wait times. See our Terms of Use for full details.
Introducing DontWait
Waiting in an ER is not just uncomfortable — it's the most inefficient part of the entire healthcare system.
DontWait lets you check in online and virtually join the ER queue from home. We tell you exactly when to come in — so you skip the wait, the crowding, and the stress.
5×
shorter wait times — our goal for every eligible visit
70%
of ER visits would be eligible for virtual check-in*
How DontWait Works
Check In Online
Before you leave home, check in virtually through DontWait. It's like you've already joined the ER queue — without being there.
We Track Your Place
Our system monitors real-time ER flow and holds your spot in line. You can wait at home, in your car, anywhere comfortable.
We Tell You When to Come In
You get notified exactly when to head to the ER — arriving just in time, skipping the crowded waiting room entirely.
Coming Soon Features
We're building the future of ER care. Here's what's next on DontWait.
Virtual Check-In
Join the ER queue from your phone before you leave home
Smart Arrival Alerts
Real-time push notifications when it's your turn to come in
Predicted Wait Times
AI-powered predictions based on live hospital data and historical patterns
Family Coordination
Keep your whole family updated with shared wait status
Priority Triage Integration
Direct integration with hospital triage systems for faster handoff
Post-Visit Follow-Up
Automated check-ins and discharge summaries sent to your phone
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