If a life-threatening or limb-threatening emergency occurs, Go immedietely to the nearest hospital emergency department or call 911 to arrange for transportation.

If you have an urgent medical need after office hours, please call (757) 357-3331 and leave your phone number and a brief message regarding your concern. We will return your call within 30 minutes. Please call us after office hours only if you have a medical need that cannot wait until the next business day. Prescription refills and other non-urgent matters should be requested during office hours.

FAMILY MEDICAL CARE OF SMITHFIELD physicians have opted not to maintain hospital privileges at this time. If you require hospitalization for a serious illness, you may be referred to the area hospital of your choosing. Many of these hospitals have Hospitalist Physicians, whose sole responsibility is to provide care to hospitalized patients -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week -- thus your hospital physician is readily available during your stay. We will make certain that your transfer of care for your hospitalization is efficient and that your hospital- based physician has a complete list of your medical problems and current medications. Once you are discharged from the hospital, we will obtain a summary of your hospitalization and resume your care.