Care & Services / Same-Day Sick Visits

Start with the pediatric team that knows your child

For many new illnesses and minor injuries, a pediatric office visit keeps care connected to your child’s history and medical home.

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Need help understanding symptoms? Check symptoms (opens in a new tab) .

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ForChildren, teens & families

ApproachThoughtful, connected pediatric care

AppointmentsSchedule on MyChart or call 720-941-1778

General guidance: Symptom Checker (opens in a new tab) .

Care built around your child

Care built around the whole child

When your child wakes up sick or gets hurt, it can be difficult to decide what kind of care is needed. Sapphire evaluates many common pediatric illnesses and selected minor injuries in the office, with same-day visits offered as scheduling and clinical capacity allow.

Common reasons to schedule on MyChart or call include fever, cough, sore throat, ear pain, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, possible dehydration, urinary symptoms, pink eye, worsening cold symptoms, mild asthma symptoms, and minor injuries. The team will ask questions to determine the most appropriate timing and setting for care.

For general symptom guidance, use the Children’s Colorado Symptom Checker (opens in a new tab) .

How this care can help

Start with the concern. We will help organize what comes next.

Schedule on MyChart or call early

Same-day availability varies. Scheduling on MyChart or calling early gives the team more options for safe timing.

Need more guidance? Check symptoms (opens in a new tab) .

Share the pattern

Age, symptoms, temperature, breathing, hydration, pain, and timing help guide the next step.

Keep care connected

History, allergies, medications, and previous concerns remain visible to the pediatric team.

Know when to escalate

Serious or rapidly worsening symptoms may need urgent or emergency evaluation.

Care team member examining a child’s throat

A clear next step

A clear plan for what comes next

Call 911 for severe breathing difficulty, blue or gray lips, unresponsiveness, serious injury, uncontrolled bleeding, or another life-threatening emergency. A baby younger than 3 months with a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher needs prompt medical evaluation.

A member of your care team

Elizabeth “Beth” Hemphill, MD, FAAP

Pediatrician

Board-certified pediatrician who helps families build healthy, sustainable habits through every stage of childhood.

Meet this care team member

Helpful before your visit

Questions families often ask.

Schedule on MyChart, or call our office if you’re unsure which appointment best fits your child’s needs.

You can also review the Symptom Checker (opens in a new tab) for general guidance.

Are same-day visits guaranteed?

No. Appointment availability and the safest care setting depend on the day’s schedule and your child’s symptoms. Schedule on MyChart or call as early as possible.

For general guidance about your child’s symptoms, use the Children’s Colorado Symptom Checker (opens in a new tab) .

Should I send a photo by email?

No. Use MyChart for patient-related messages or images only when directed. Administrative email is not a clinical or urgent channel.

Can routine requests be handled after hours?

The on-call service is for urgent clinical concerns. Refills and forms should be handled during office hours. Routine appointment requests can be scheduled on MyChart or handled by phone during office hours.

Ready when your family is

Start with a conversation.

Schedule on MyChart or call our office so the team can help identify the right appointment and preparation for your child.

Schedule on MyChart Call 720-941-1778