Sentara Norfolk General Hospital patient guide: appointments, ER, doctors, parking and costs
If you are searching for “Norfolk General Hospital,” the current hospital is Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at 600 Gresham Drive in Norfolk, Virginia. It is a 525-bed tertiary hospital, a major teaching facility and home to Hampton Roads’ Level I adult trauma and burn trauma services.
This guide brings the practical information patients and visitors normally have to find across multiple Sentara pages into one place: appointment numbers, emergency department hours, clinic hours, physician information, parking rates, entrances, visitor rules, medical records, imaging, pharmacy, billing, price estimates, financial assistance and campus services.
General hospital information and operator.
Norfolk, VA 23507.
Individual clinics and departments have separate schedules.
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Use when you need patient location or visitor information.
For concerns, questions or help navigating a hospital issue.
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The correct phone number and entrance depend on why you are going to the hospital.
Norfolk General Hospital phone numbers
These are useful direct numbers currently published by Sentara for the Norfolk General campus and major services.
| Department / need | Phone | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Main hospital | 757-388-3000 | General information, operator and department routing. |
| Emergency Department | 757-388-3551 | Emergency department contact; emergency services operate 24/7. |
| Central Scheduling | 757-388-2030 | Scheduled hospital testing and imaging appointments. |
| Patient Information | 757-388-3201 | Patient room/location information. |
| Patient Advocate | 757-388-2055 | Help resolving patient concerns or navigating care. |
| Compliments & Concerns | 757-388-4357 | Patient experience feedback. |
| Guest Services | 757-388-3118 | Visitor and family assistance. |
| Gift Shop | 757-388-3027 | Gift orders and store information. |
| Day Rehabilitation | 757-388-3663 | Day rehabilitation services. |
| EEG Department | 757-388-3848 | EEG-related department questions. |
| Neuro Critical Care | 757-388-3681 | Neuroscience critical-care routing. |
| Epilepsy Program | 757-388-3127 | Epilepsy program information. |
| Neurosciences | 877-310-8713 | Brain, spine and neurological program information. |
| Cancer Network | 757-388-4268 | Cancer program routing. |
| Interventional Radiology | 757-388-3401 | Program questions and treatment information. |
| Sentara To Home Pharmacy | 757-388-2012 | Outpatient/discharge pharmacy. |
| Parking Manager | 757-446-5618 | Parking rates, passes and parking questions. |
| Security | 757-388-3510 | Vehicle assistance for admitted patients and campus security. |
| Medical Records | 757-507-7110 | Sentara Health Information Management / Release of Information. |
| Price Estimate Team | 757-233-4605 | Hospital charge estimate questions. |
How to make an appointment at Sentara Norfolk General
There is no single appointment method for every physician and specialty. Hospital testing, specialty practices and physician offices can use different scheduling routes.
Doctors and specialists at Norfolk General Hospital
Sentara Norfolk General is a large teaching and tertiary-care hospital with hundreds of affiliated physicians. Sentara does not publish a dependable hospital-wide Monday-to-Sunday shift roster for every doctor.
Named specialists publicly associated with Sentara Norfolk General
| Provider | Area | Published availability information |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Graf, M.D. | Epilepsy / Neurology | Listed by Sentara’s Epilepsy Center; exact individual clinic days require scheduling confirmation. |
| Vikas Gupta, M.D. | Epilepsy / Neurology | Listed by Sentara’s Epilepsy Center; individual appointment times are not published as a fixed weekly rota. |
| Erik Haley, M.D. | Epilepsy / Neurology | Listed by Sentara’s Epilepsy Center; call the practice for current sessions. |
| Hua Wang, M.D. | Epilepsy / Neurology | Listed by Sentara’s Epilepsy Center; current appointment availability varies. |
| Grace Jordan, PA-C | Epilepsy care | Listed with the Sentara Epilepsy Center care team. |
| Dana E. Adkins, M.D. | Neurosurgery / complex spine | Associated with Sentara Neurosurgery Specialists and the Sentara Spine Center. |
| John Agola, M.D. | Neurointerventional radiology | Published as Chief of Neurointerventional Radiology and Medical Director of Stroke at SNGH. |
| Mohammad K. Mojadidi, M.D. | Cardiology / Internal Medicine | Sentara provider directory lists affiliation with Sentara Norfolk General; scheduling depends on practice location. |
| John Herre, M.D. | Advanced heart failure / cardiology | Published by Sentara as a medical director in advanced heart failure and cardiology research. |
| Rebecca N. Kumar, M.D. | Infectious Disease / Internal Medicine | Listed by Sentara as affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. |
| Megan K. Morales, M.D. | Infectious Disease / Internal Medicine | Sentara lists new-patient scheduling by phone; current appointment availability changes. |
| James R. Eiszner, M.D. | Anesthesiology | Listed as medical staff associated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. |
Neurology clinic hours
301 Riverview Avenue, Suite 202A, Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: 757-252-9015
Fax: 757-510-9041
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Emergency Department: hours, trauma care and arrival
Sentara Norfolk General operates one of the region’s highest-acuity emergency and trauma services.
Acute emergency care operates around the clock.
For emergency department contact. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.
The hospital is a Level I Trauma facility. Sentara reports a 40-bed emergency department serving more than 70,000 patients annually. Emergency departments are staffed by emergency-medicine board-certified or board-eligible physicians, with on-call specialists available when required.
Focused Care and Fast Track
| Emergency care path | Published hours | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Focused Care / Fast Track | Mon-Fri: 8 a.m.-1 a.m. Weekends: 9 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Minor emergency conditions appropriate for a faster-track pathway. |
| Acute Care | 24 hours daily | Severe illness and injuries requiring emergency evaluation and potentially more testing or imaging. |
What to bring to the ER when possible
- Photo identification.
- Current medication list.
- Health insurance information, if applicable.
- Important allergy and medical-history information.
Emergency fees, doctor fees and hospital price estimates
There is no single fixed “Norfolk General ER fee” or universal doctor consultation price that accurately represents what every patient will owe.
How Sentara estimates hospital charges
Sentara provides a hospital price-estimation tool for planned services, including Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Sentara explains that estimates cover hospital pricing but may not include separate physician charges, rehabilitation, home health or other services. Actual charges depend on the care ultimately provided.
Call for questions about estimated hospital charges.
Sentara lists a machine-readable standard-charge file for Norfolk General Hospital.
Why your actual amount can differ
- Your insurance deductible, copay and coinsurance.
- Whether the hospital and physicians are in network.
- Diagnostic tests ordered during the visit.
- Medications, imaging, procedures and supplies.
- Professional physician charges that can be separate from hospital charges.
- Complications or additional care that cannot be predicted before treatment.
Medical services available at Sentara Norfolk General
The hospital is a tertiary referral center with advanced medical and surgical programs rather than only a community emergency hospital.
Emergency & trauma
Level I adult trauma, burn trauma, acute emergency and fast-track emergency services.
Heart & vascular
Advanced cardiac imaging, intervention, surgery, heart failure, transplant and vascular care through the Norfolk campus.
Neurosciences
Stroke, epilepsy, neurosurgery, spine, neurocritical care, movement disorders and other neurological services.
Cancer care
Oncology services and access to the Sentara Cancer Network.
Imaging
CT, MRI, ultrasound, X-ray, nuclear medicine, mammography and interventional radiology.
Maternity
Family Maternity Center, women’s health services and neonatal intensive care.
NICU
Specialized neonatal intensive care for newborns requiring higher-acuity support.
Surgery
General surgery, ENT, gynecology, orthopedics, plastics, podiatry, urology and pediatric surgery.
Transplant
Advanced transplant services are available on the Norfolk medical campus.
Behavioral health
Behavioral-health services with additional access restrictions for relevant inpatient areas.
Rehabilitation
Inpatient and day rehabilitation services.
Palliative care
Supportive care services for patients and families facing serious illness.
Sleep care
Specialized sleep evaluation through the Sentara sleep program.
Infusion services
Hospital-based infusion care for appropriate patients.
Air ambulance
The Norfolk campus is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance.
Imaging hours and appointments
Seven days a week.
Central Scheduling.
Comprehensive Breast Center hours
| Day | Published hours |
|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 7 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-12 noon |
Imaging services include
- CT scan
- MRI and breast MRI
- X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear medicine
- Digital mammography
- Bone densitometry
- Interventional radiology
- Stereotactic breast biopsy
Surgery check-in, arrival time and parking
Sentara’s current presurgery instructions tell surgical patients to arrive two hours before the procedure.
Before surgery
- Follow the specific eating/drinking instructions given by your surgical team.
- Bring photo identification.
- Bring your health insurance card.
- Bring an updated medication list.
- Arrange for a responsible adult to drive you home when required.
- Follow your surgeon’s instructions about medication and preparation.
Outpatient surgery entrance
Primary entrance for outpatient surgery.
Published entrance hours: 5 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sentara currently lists complimentary valet at this entrance from 5:30 a.m.-8 p.m.. If a vehicle remains after valet closes, keys are left with Security; Security does not retrieve the vehicle for you.
Sentara To Home outpatient pharmacy
Fax: 757-388-1202.
Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Sentara To Home service can help eligible patients obtain medications associated with hospital care and discharge. Confirm prescription readiness and payment details with the pharmacy before pickup.
Visiting hours and visitor rules
Sentara supports patient visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with restrictions in certain clinical areas.
General visitor requirements
- Visitors stop at reception.
- Provide a photo ID and destination.
- Receive a photo visitor badge.
- Do not visit when experiencing symptoms of respiratory infection.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by a supervising adult other than the patient.
- Some units have additional limitations for safety and clinical reasons.
Restricted-access areas
- Women’s Health
- Pediatrics
- Behavioral Health
- Emergency Treatment
Family Maternity Center
| Area | Published visitor guidance |
|---|---|
| Labor & Delivery | Up to three visitors at a time; doulas are not counted in that visitor limit. |
| Antepartum | Up to three visitors at a time; doulas are not counted in the limit. |
| Mother-Baby | Up to three visitors at a time; certain designated support persons/doulas are handled separately. |
| Overnight | No more than one visitor sleeping overnight in a Mother-Baby patient room. |
| Siblings under 12 | May visit with a supervising adult, subject to current unit rules. |
How to call a patient
If you do not know the room number, call 757-388-3201. Sentara also publishes direct room-dialing instructions for patients whose room number is already known.
Parking rates, ER parking and outpatient parking
Parking depends on whether you are an outpatient, a short-term visitor, emergency patient or staying for a longer period.
Visitor parking rates
| Parking duration | Published rate |
|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | Free |
| Up to 2 hours | $2 |
| Up to 3 hours | $3 |
| Up to 4 hours | $4 |
| Up to 5 hours | $5 |
| Up to 6 hours | $6 |
| More than 6 hours | $8 daily maximum |
Which parking area should you use?
Outpatient procedure
The outpatient lot is behind the hospital across from the River entrance. It is free for patients having qualifying same-day outpatient procedures.
General visitor
Visitor garage/surface parking is available across from the main hospital entrance. Follow the current campus signs.
Emergency Department
ER parking is limited and intended for emergency patients. Visitors may need an Emergency Department security pass.
Admitted after parking in ER lot
Notify Security at 757-388-3510 so the vehicle can be moved to the appropriate lot.
Parking discounts and passes
- Re-entry pass: pay the daily maximum and receive a second exit free within 24 hours.
- 10-pass coupon book: $30 for 10 one-time daily exit passes.
- 30-day patient/visitor pass: $50.
- Parking discounts are handled through the parking office on the first floor of the visitor garage.
- Parking manager: 757-446-5618.
Cafeteria, coffee, gift shop and family accommodations
Cafeteria
| Meal | Published hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 6 a.m.-8 a.m. |
| Lunch | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
| Dinner | 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. |
The cafeteria is on the first-floor hallway leading toward the A-wing elevators. Snacks and beverages are available between the primary meal periods.
Oasis Express Coffee Shop
Published hours: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.. It is located on the first floor near the A-wing elevators.
Vending
Vending machines are available 24 hours daily near the first-floor A-wing elevator area.
Lori’s Gifts
Gift shop phone: 757-388-3027. The shop sells flowers, balloons, cards, toiletries, clothing items and other patient/visitor necessities. Phone orders can be delivered to hospital patients during operating hours.
Guest Center
Sentara’s Guest Center is located on floor 6B and is intended for qualifying families of patients from outside the Tidewater area.
- Room charge: $35.
- One room per patient family.
- Maximum two adults in a room.
- Reception: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., seven days a week.
- Check-in: 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m..
- Check-out: 8 a.m.-11 a.m..
- Reservations: 757-388-3118.
Interpreter, accessibility and spiritual support
Interpreter and communication assistance
Sentara provides assistance for patients with limited English proficiency and for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Patients can ask their nurse for help arranging interpreter or communication services.
Sentara’s patient-rights information also describes qualified sign-language interpreters, video remote interpreting, assisted-listening devices and other communication aids at no cost when required.
Accessibility
- Marked accessible parking.
- Curb cuts and ramps between parking and buildings.
- Accessible first-floor access.
- Elevator access to other floors.
- Accessible waiting areas, restrooms and treatment spaces.
Chaplaincy
Chaplaincy support is available to patients and families 24 hours a day, including the Emergency Department. The chapel is on the first floor across from the Corner Market.
Chaplain phone Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: 757-388-3181. At other times, call the main hospital at 757-388-3000.
How to request Sentara Norfolk General medical records
Sentara provides three main ways for a patient to obtain medical records.
800 Independence Boulevard, 5th Floor
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Phone: 757-507-7110
Fax: 757-995-7366
Billing, insurance and financial assistance
Paying your bill
Sentara Bill Pay is integrated with Sentara MyChart. Patients can use MyChart to review visit charges, insurance activity, receipts and eligible payment-plan options. Sentara also provides a guest-payment option for people who do not want to create a MyChart account.
Insurance
Sentara publishes separate lists of health plans accepted by its hospitals and by its physicians. This distinction matters because a hospital can participate in a plan while a particular physician group may have different network arrangements.
Financial assistance
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is included in Sentara’s hospital financial-assistance program. Patients who cannot afford their hospital bill may be eligible for assistance depending on the applicable policy and financial circumstances.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital map
The main hospital address is 600 Gresham Drive, Norfolk, Virginia 23507.
Before you leave home
For an appointment
- Confirm the exact building and department.
- Bring photo ID.
- Bring insurance information.
- Bring referral/order if required.
- Bring an updated medication list.
- Check parking instructions.
For a visitor
- Bring photo ID for reception.
- Know the patient’s name and room if possible.
- Review unit-specific visitor restrictions.
- Plan visitor parking before arrival.
- Do not visit if you have respiratory symptoms.
Norfolk General Hospital FAQs
1. What is the address of Norfolk General Hospital?
2. Is Sentara Norfolk General Hospital open 24 hours?
3. Is the Norfolk General emergency room open 24 hours?
4. How much does an ER visit at Sentara Norfolk General cost?
5. How do I schedule an appointment at Norfolk General?
6. What are visiting hours at Sentara Norfolk General?
7. How much does parking cost at Norfolk General Hospital?
8. How do I get my medical records from Sentara Norfolk General?
9. What time is imaging open at Sentara Norfolk General?
10. Does Sentara Norfolk General offer financial assistance?
Official sources checked
Operational information in this guide was checked against current Sentara Health hospital, department, visitor, billing, medical-record, price-transparency and provider pages. Official links below are provided mainly for actions that must be completed with Sentara or for checking time-sensitive changes.