What's a reasonable time

[Bernadine]

for a return call from a dr's office? I called at 9 this morning and someone was supposed to call me back.

[stinkyfeet]

I would typically expect a call during the office lunch break. My one Dr office makes calls around 1:30. At the very latesst by the end of the day.

[VillainV]

Same business day. My guess is that Drs offices would be busy today because of people who got sick/hurt yesterday, and may be down a staff member or two.

[madringal]

For a typical day, within an hour or two. Day after a holiday, before the end of the business day.

[sarahbear]

I'd expect a call on the lunch break. They are probably seeing patients now.

[sent]

Depends on the issue. Concerns related care - I call back ASAP. Questions about money & payments - within about a day. Insurance issues - I take longer because the answers are never found quickly.

[Bernadine]

Ok, I was expecting a call during lunch and was surprised I didn't get one.

Dd's eczema is flaring up and I need to know if they're going to call in a prescription or if I need to bring her in.

[megstoo]

It depends on the doctor and the reason. When I would call my OB and request a call back it was same day, usually either during lunch or before they headed home. When I call my RE they usually get back to me within an hour. My PCP is usually within next day.

[maloney]

End of business day, but I would call back if it was a more urgent question

[thebreakfastclub]

If you left a message on the nurse line, I would expect to hear by lunch.