As we approach the holiday season, you may be wondering about our clinic and virtual / telehealth hours and availability. While the holiday season is a time for rest and connection with family and loved ones, we also remain committed to supporting your health and well-being.

Graphic for PROVOKE Health holiday hours

Below is our clinic and virtual / telehealth schedule for Dec. 23, 2024, through Jan. 3, 2025, followed by a full return to our normal hours starting Jan. 6, 2025.

If you have a medical emergency during any of dates below or at any other time during the holidays, do not call PROVOKE Health. Instead, call 911 or seek medical immediate medical treatment from the nearest emergency room or urgent care facility.

Monday, Dec. 23, 2024

  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Tuesday, Dec. 24 & Wednesday, Dec. 25

  • CLOSED: PROVOKE Health is closed — everyone is off for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the first night of Hannukah.

Thursday, Dec. 26

  • Dr. Karalynne Blochberger, Medical Director: Available for virtual / telehealth appointments from 2 to 4 p.m. Eastern Time
  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Friday, Dec. 27th

  • Cara Palermo, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Elizabeth “Liz” Russo, Administrative Assistant: Available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time at the Lutz clinic.
  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Saturday and Sunday — Dec. 28 & 29

  • CLOSED: Enjoy your weekend!

Monday, Dec. 30

  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Tuesday, Dec. 31

  • Dr. Karalynne Blochberger, Medical Director: Available for virtual / telehealth appointments from 3 to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025

  • CLOSED: Everyone is off for New Year’s Day.

Thursday, Jan. 2

  • Dr. Karalynne Blochberger, Medical Director: Available for virtual / telehealth appointments from 6 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Friday, Jan. 3

  • Cara Palermo, Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Liz Russo, Administrative Assistant: Available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern Time at the Lutz clinic.
  • Margaret Palmer, Administrative Coordinator, is available all day.

Saturday and Sunday — Jan. 4 & 5

  • CLOSED: Enjoy your weekend!

Back to Normal Hours on Jan. 6, 2025

Starting Jan. 6, 2025, our Lutz clinic will resume normal hours of operation, with our entire team back in action, including our founder, Dr. Matt Lewis.

As for Dr. Lewis’ holiday schedule, he is currently set to be out of the clinic during the holiday season. However, he will still see patients virtually if they already have a scheduled appointment on the dates outlined above.

How to Reach Us

While our hours vary during the holidays, we encourage you to reach out if you have any questions, need non-emergency assistance, or want to schedule an appointment. You can call us on (813) 867-0608, email us using , or send us a message your safe and secure patient portal account. You can also book appointments using our online scheduler.

From everyone at PROVOKE Health, we wish you and your family, friends, and loved ones a joyful and healthy holiday season!

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