Because of their operating and clinic schedule, your
neurosurgeon may not be present to speak with you immediately
when you call with a question or need information. Our office
has experienced Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and
medical secretaries who can answer many of your questions or
will relay the message to your neurosurgeon for follow-up. If
you have an emergency situation, we can always contact one of
the physicians in our group.   Emergencies & after hours calls
If you have an emergency situation after hours or on the
weekend, we have neurosurgeons on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. If you call the office number you usually use to reach
your physician or call 315-464-4470, you will be forwarded to
our answering service. The answering service will contact the
physician if they determine your call needs immediate action.
Remember that the on-call physician may not be your regular
physician and may need to ask some detailed questions about your
case history so he can assist you.  Patien