Patients should always call our office first to discuss health concerns and eliminate unnecessary trips to the emergency room. Your physician and care team may be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Our offices are open for regular business hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, and a physician or nurse practitioner is always “on call” after hours when our offices are closed. If you call after hours, please leave a detailed message and we will return your call as quickly as possible. Your physician will best be able to determine if hospitalization is required. However, in the case of a life-threatening situation it is always best to go to the Emergency Room at your local hospital.