Medical Hotline Information

Non-emergency inquiries:
Have a medical question concerning diving? We have the answers for you. DiveAssure members, partner and dive-leaders can now call the DiveAssure - Duke medical hotline with questions on diving safety and other non-emergency medical diving related issues. Questions will be answered by the physicians at the Duke Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Environmental Physiology at Duke University. The non emergency medical hotline operates during business hours (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST). Call 1- 919-684-8111 and ask to speak to a hyperbaric specialist.

Emergency inquiries
In case of an emergency, whether actual or if you are concerned or fear that you might need advise regarding a potential diving-medical issue, please contact Duke Dive Medicine at 1- 919-684-8111.

Please note: in any emergency or life threatening situation, contact your local emergency services first.