Schedule on MyChart or call early
Same-day availability varies. Scheduling on MyChart or calling early gives the team more options for safe timing.
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.
ForChildren, teens & families
ApproachThoughtful, connected pediatric care
AppointmentsSchedule on MyChart or call 720-941-1778
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.
How this care can help
Start with the concern. We will help organize what comes next.
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.
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
Nicole C. Stutzman, MD, FAAP
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician who enjoys caring for patients across the full pediatric age range.
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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.
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.
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.