Ellenton Pediatrics
8425 U.S. Highway 301 North
Parrish, Florida 34219
 
EllentonPediatrics.com

Cristian Chiritescu, MD, FAAP
Board Certified in Pediatrics
Phone: 941-723-7877
Fax: 941-723-7844
Se Habla Español

After-Hours Care

Dr. Chiritescu is as committed to providing guidance and comfort to his patients any time it is needed. After 5 p.m. weekdays and on weekends, if you have an urgent situation that doesn’t require paramedics, but requires an immediate call-back such as a very ill child, worrisome injury, febrile seizure, or possible ingestion, please call the office at 941-723-7877.

Leave a recorded message along with your telephone number and a physician or nurse will return your call as soon as possible. Please include your area code and repeat your number clearly and distinctly so we are sure we have the right number. If you place a call to the doctor, please keep the telephone line open so that we may reach you immediately. Always have a 24-hour pharmacy telephone number available so that we may assist you if your child needs a prescription during evening/night hours. Also have a pen and pad of paper ready to write notes, if needed.

If you are calling after 10 p.m., please only do so if there is a true emergency.

Please refrain from calling Ellenton Pediatrics after regular office hours to make or cancel appointments, renew prescriptions, or to discuss chronic complaints, routine newborn questions, or long-term concerns. These discussions are best dealt with during regular office hours. Be assured, on call or not, we are here for you.

Many insurance companies provide 24 hour on-call nurses; consult your insurance card. This is a valuable resource for routine health/illness questions.