A Visit to the ER May NOT Be the Best Option

Chest pain, loss of consciousness, heat stroke, severe bleeding and other serious and life-threatening illnesses always need the fastest and most advanced medical care available.  Without question, that means immediate treatment in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care facility.  But, what about cuts, scrapes, minor bleeding, a fever, ear infection, vomiting or nosebleed?  When these and other    non-extreme emergencies happen, we suggest that you “Call Us First.”

Why Call Us First?

As one of the area’s most-respected primary and specialty physician groups, we offer a number of services to help patients get the care they need, without an unnecessary visit to the ER or Urgent Care.  In doing so, we hope to help patients avoid high ER visit cost, longer wait times, and exposure to more serious illnesses that an ER visit can entail.

The Call Us First effort invites current patients to Call Us First for non-life-threatening emergencies.  Calls will be answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and a staff member will help the caller determine if an ER or Urgent Care visit is necessary.  If not, we can schedule a same-day appointment at the nearest PMA office.  The Call Us First program is just one of the ways we fulfill our commitment to exceptional patient care.  To learn more about PMA Medical Specialists and the Call Us First program, visit pmadoctor.com.