Emergency Advice

In a life threatening emergency, call the emergency squad or go directly to the emergency room.

We have had extensive training in minor emergencies and urgent care, x-ray, minor fracture care, and laceration care at this office. These services are provided to save you time and the expense of having to go to the emergency room or urgent care center.

Please call the office for all other emergencies during office hours and speak to the receptionist who will advise you on the correct steps to take. After office hours, you may leave a message to be answered the next business day, or if the call is of an urgent nature and you must speak with a physician, then our automated phone service will direct you on how to properly place the call. The doctor will respond in a timely manner. Please use the following guidelines for specific emergencies.

Check with your insurance carrier to see if you need prior authorization before going to the emergency room. Some insurance plans will not pay for emergency room visits without prior authorization. Check with your insurance carrier to see if you need prior authorization before going to the emergency room. Some insurance plans will not pay for emergency room visits without prior authorization.

Specific Emergency Directions

Here is what to do in these specific emergencies:

Poison Ingestion

During office hours: Call the office at (614) 471-9654.

After office hours: Children's Hospital Poison Control at (614) 228-1323.

Please keep Syrup of Ipecac at home but do not use unless directed by a physician or Poison Control.

Chest Pain / Shortness of Breath

During office hours: Call the office at (614) 471-9654.

After office hours: Call the office, call the emergency squad, or take directly to a hospital Emergency Room.

Broken Bones

During office hours: Call the office at (614) 471-9654. X-rays can be taken at this office, and minor fractures can be managed here.

After office hours: Call a hospital Emergency Room.

Lacerations / Cuts

During office hours: Call the office at (614) 471-9654. We do office suturing. Most lacerations can be taken care of at this office.

After office hours: Call a hospital Emergency Room.

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Emergency Phone Numbers

Hospital Emergency Services

• Children's Hospital: (614) 461-2500
• Doctors Hospital: (614) 429-6050
• Grant Medical Center: (614) 566-9270
• Mount Carmel East Hospital: (614) 234-6030
• Mount Carmel West Hospital: (614) 234-5212
• Ohio State University Hospital: (614) 293-8333
• Ohio State University Hospital East: (614) 257-3414
• Riverside Methodist Hospital: (614) 566-5321
• St. Ann's Hospital: (614) 898-4040

Other Numbers

• Central Ohio Poison Control: (614) 228-1323

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