Should I Go to Urgent Care or the ER?

Date

January 23, 2026

Cedars-Sinai Staff

January 23, 2026

Cedars-Sinai Staff

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Michael P. Directo, MD

General Internal Medicine

years of experience

Sam S. Torbati, MD

Emergency Medicine

years of experience

In Brief

Have you ever cut your hand while cooking and wondered if you should head to the emergency room or your nearest urgent care?

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