Deanna M. Bencic, PA

Emergency Room

Shelby, NC

Deanna M. Bencic, PA provides in-person emergency medicine for all ages at Atrium Health locations in Shelby and Charlotte.

  • Serious illnesses or injuries requiring emergency department care
  • Patients of any age seeking in-person emergency medicine in Shelby
  • Patients of any age seeking in-person emergency medicine in Charlotte

Emergency available

Ivan O Sanchez, MD

Emergency Room

Shelby, NC

Ivan O. Sanchez, MD provides in-person emergency medicine for all ages at Shelby Emergency Associates in Shelby and is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

  • serious illnesses or injuries requiring emergency medicine in Shelby
  • emergency care for patients of any age

Emergency available

Jonathan A Leake, MD

Emergency Room

Shelby, NC

Jonathan A Leake, MD provides in-person emergency medicine for patients of all ages at Shelby Emergency Associates in Shelby.

  • serious illnesses or injuries requiring emergency care in Shelby
  • emergency medicine for patients of any age

Emergency available

Victor Zuniga, MD

Emergency Room

Shelby, NC

Victor Zuniga, MD provides in-person emergency medicine for patients of all ages at Shelby Emergency Associates in Shelby.

  • serious illnesses or injuries requiring emergency medicine
  • emergency care for patients of any age
  • in-person emergency visits in Shelby

Emergency available

Emergency Room in nearby counties

FAQ

How much does an emergency-room visit cost?

There is no single price: charges vary by evaluation, tests, treatment, insurance, and whether an ambulance is involved. Check your insurer's emergency-care benefits and ask the hospital billing office about an estimate when the situation allows.

When should I go to an emergency room instead of urgent care or primary care?

Use emergency care for potentially life-threatening symptoms or serious injuries, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or major trauma. Routine illnesses and scheduled care are generally better handled by primary care or urgent care.

How long does an emergency-room visit usually take?

There is no fixed turnaround time because patients are treated by medical urgency rather than arrival order. Waiting is often longer for less-severe conditions and can increase when the department is busy.

What should I look for when choosing emergency-medicine care?

Check that the clinician provides in-person emergency care, treats the patient's age group, and has relevant emergency-medicine credentials. The listed candidates are all described as treating patients of any age in person.