Same-day appointments for back pain

When your nagging back pain won’t quit, the last thing you want to do is wait for quality care. AHN Saint Vincent offers same-day appointments to help you start feeling better, faster.

What is a same-day appointment?

Sometimes, scheduling a doctor’s appointment isn’t at the top of your to-do list. But when you do get around to scheduling, it can be frustrating to have to wait weeks or months for the next available appointment.

The AHN Neuroscience Institute at Saint Vincent Hospital offers easily accessible appointments, so you can be seen quickly by an expert spine team — and get back to doing what you love. 

How to schedule a same-day appointment

When you call before 11:00 AM on weekdays, the AHN Neuroscience Institute at Saint Vincent Hospital will offer you a same-day appointment with a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant that same day.

If you call after 11:00 AM on weekdays or over the weekend, we’ll work to find the next available appointment that’s convenient for you.

Same-day appointments are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

Schedule a same-day appointment for back pain:

  • Call (814) 452-7575.
  • We’ll ask for basic information like address, phone number, and insurance carrier.
  • We’ll ask a series of questions about your symptoms and pain to make sure we schedule you with the most appropriate provider.

Frequently asked questions

What if I have an urgent back injury?

If you need to be seen as soon as possible with an urgent back injury, please go to the nearest emergency facility or dial 9-1-1.

When can I call (814) 452-7575 for a same-day appointment for back pain?

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Same-day back pain appointments are offered from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday.

When will I not receive a same-day appointment?

  • Same-day appointments are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. If you call before 11:00 AM on weekdays but our appointment slots are already filled, we will help you schedule the soonest available appointment.
  • If you call after 11:00 AM on weekdays or when the office is closed over the weekend, you will not be able to schedule an appointment on the same day you call.

If you call on Saturday or Sunday, please leave a message with your name and phone number. Our staff will return your call the following Monday and work with you to schedule the soonest available appointment that is convenient for you.

What if I don’t want a same-day appointment?

While we offer same-day appointments as a convenience for our patients, you always have the option to schedule your appointment on a different day.

Do I need a referral from my primary care physician to schedule a same-day appointment for back pain?

No, you do not need a referral for us to see you for a same-day back pain appointment.

Contact Us

Call (814) 452-7575 to schedule an appointment.

Find Us

Saint Vincent Hospital
Hardner Building
2315 Myrtle Street, Suite L90
Erie, PA 16502

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