St. Maarten Ambulance Department

Wait times for the ER in St Maarten can be quite long, depending on the severity of your symptoms and the number of other patients waiting.

It’s important to note that arriving to the emergency department by ambulance does not get you seen more quickly. SMMC ER treats people based on the severity of their condition, no matter how they arrive.

Arriving by ambulance does not mean you’ll have a shorter waiting time for care in the ER. You may still have to wait. You might wait even longer than going to your house doctor and it will cost you more.

If you believe you’re having an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Because the level of care is more complex, costs for ER visits are usually more than for urgent care visits. Additional fees may be incurred if you’re taken to the ER by ambulance.