Afterhours Care

Call Us First
As an established patient, you receive after-hours pediatric triage service supported by Children’s National on-call doctors.
Our Promise
"Call Us First" is our promise to our patients’ families to provide medical advice before you take your child to an urgent care or emergency room.
How it Works
Call your child's primary care office after hours and you'll be routed to an on-call doctor who can provide medical advice.
Call Your Pediatrician
Find the phone number for your pediatrician's office and call to speak to the on-call provider.
Hello Pediatrics Telemedicine Visit Hours
Get connected to support:
Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Holidays from 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Overnight and early morning nurse triage is provided by pediatric-trained registered nurses by phone.
Connect to Hello Pediatrics
Call your primary care office to connect with a Hello Pediatrics provider for a telemedicine visit now!
*For life-threatening emergencies, please proceed to the nearest Emergency Room or dial 911.
After-Visit Summary
The after-visit summary is available via the Hello Pediatrics online patient portal. A link will be sent to the patient's email following the visit.
Prescriptions
Prescriptions are handled in the same manner as an in-person visit and are delivered electronically to the patient's pharmacy. Narcotics may not be prescribed during the visit.

Answers to Common Primary Care Questions
Learn more about our services and review answers to commonly-asked questions we hear from families.
