Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center: Services

Lanham, Maryland · 2026 Hospital & Patient Guide

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center: Services, Hours & Visitor Information

Need emergency care, a specialist appointment, information about a loved one’s hospital stay, behavioral health services or help with medical bills? Find the hospital’s main numbers, visitor rules, campus entrances, parking, scheduling and patient resources.

24/7 Emergency Department Surgery & Specialty Care Cancer Care Behavioral Health Financial Assistance
Main Hospital

8118 Good Luck Road

Lanham, Maryland 20706

Main phone: 301-552-8118

Directions to the hospital →
Emergency Department

Open 24 Hours, Every Day

Emergency department: 301-552-8665

Patient Relations: 301-552-0899

Clinical and specialist office hours vary separately.

Emergency care: Call 911 for potentially life-threatening symptoms such as serious breathing difficulty, chest pain, signs of stroke, major bleeding or loss of consciousness. Do not wait for a scheduled visit or attempt to drive yourself during a serious emergency.

Doctors Community Medical Center Hours & Phone Numbers

The main hospital and Emergency Department operate around the clock. Outpatient services, specialty clinics, visitor access and the Behavioral Health Pavilion have their own schedules.

DepartmentHoursPhone
Main Hospital24 hours daily301-552-8118
Emergency Department24 hours daily301-552-8665
Regular Hospital Visiting8 AM–8 PM301-552-8118
Behavioral Health Walk-In Urgent CareMon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM; Sat 8 AM–1 PM301-623-4350
Outpatient SpecialistsVaries by clinic and providerConfirm with appointment office
Patient RelationsConfirm staff availability301-552-0899
Hours warning: The hospital being open 24/7 does not mean a primary care clinic, imaging appointment, surgical office or outpatient rehabilitation service accepts patients around the clock.

Which Phone Number Should You Call?

Hospital Questions

301-552-8118

Campus directions, general hospital information and help finding a department.

Emergency Room

301-552-8665

Emergency Department information. Call 911 for an immediate life-threatening emergency.

Behavioral Health Pavilion

301-623-4350

Outpatient behavioral health appointments and non-emergency walk-in care.

Financial Assistance

443-481-1401

Hospital financial-assistance questions and application guidance.

Emergency Room: 24/7 Care in Lanham

The Doctors Community Medical Center Emergency Department is located on the main hospital campus at 8118 Good Luck Road. It is staffed for emergency medical assessment and treatment every day, including weekends and holidays.

What the Emergency Department Handles

Severe Medical Emergencies

  • Chest pain or suspected heart attack
  • Serious breathing difficulty
  • Stroke symptoms
  • Severe bleeding
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Serious burns or traumatic injuries

Other Urgent Evaluations

  • Head injury
  • Suspected broken bones
  • Severe or unusual abdominal pain
  • Persistent vomiting or dehydration concerns
  • Severe headaches
  • Acute psychiatric emergencies

What Happens When You Arrive?

Go to the emergency entranceUse the dedicated Emergency Department entrance and nearby parking garage when arriving independently.
Tell staff your main concernProvide symptoms, relevant medical history and urgent safety information.
Receive triage assessmentClinical staff prioritize patients based on medical urgency, not simply arrival order.
Receive evaluation and treatmentTests and treatment depend on the clinical assessment.
Review discharge or admission instructionsPatients may return home with follow-up instructions or be admitted for additional care.
Emergency billing: The hospital provides emergency assessment regardless of insurance status. Charges and coverage may still apply, and eligible patients can ask about financial assistance.

Emergency Room or Virtual Urgent Care?

SituationWhere to Seek Care
Potentially life-threatening symptomsCall 911 immediately.
Severe or sudden illness/injury needing hospital evaluationEmergency Department.
Minor illness or non-severe symptomsAsk about primary care or CareConnectNow virtual urgent care when appropriate.
Non-life-threatening behavioral health concernBehavioral Health Pavilion walk-in urgent care during posted hours.
Psychiatric emergency or immediate dangerCall 911 or seek emergency evaluation. The 988 crisis line is also available for mental health support.

Official Doctors Community Medical Center Emergency Room information

Medical Services, Surgery & Specialty Care

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center provides hospital-based medical and surgical care for patients in Prince George’s County and surrounding communities. Services are delivered through different departments and associated practices.

Emergency Medicine

Round-the-clock evaluation of serious illness and injury, with hospital services and clinical teams available according to patient needs.

Inpatient & Outpatient Surgery

Surgical services and related preoperative care. Patients receive procedure-specific preparation and arrival instructions.

Primary Care

Primary care services are offered within the broader Luminis Health network. Choose the appropriate practice rather than arriving at the hospital without a scheduled office visit.

Cancer Care

Oncology-related care, including cancer evaluation, treatment coordination and associated specialty services offered through designated locations.

Imaging & Diagnostics

Imaging and diagnostic services support hospital and outpatient care. A scheduled test may be located in another campus building or nearby imaging center.

Behavioral Health

Emergency psychiatric services, outpatient mental health programs, medication management and specialized care through the Behavioral Health Pavilion.

Which Department Do You Need?

Patient NeedBest First Step
Immediate emergency treatmentEmergency Department or 911 for life-threatening symptoms.
General medical careUse Luminis Health Find Care to choose a primary care practice.
Elective surgery or specialist consultationCall the surgeon’s or specialist’s office for an appointment.
Cancer consultationConfirm the specific cancer care practice and treatment location.
Diagnostic imagingVerify test order, location, preparation and scheduled time.
Behavioral health outpatient careCall the Behavioral Health Pavilion at 301-623-4350.
Long-term or post-acute rehabilitationContact the separate Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center.
Location matters: A service being part of Luminis Health does not guarantee it takes place inside the main 8118 Good Luck Road hospital building. Always verify your exact appointment location.

Official medical center departments, services and campus details

Behavioral Health Pavilion: Walk-In Hours & Appointments

Luminis Health operates a separate Behavioral Health Pavilion on the Doctors Community Medical Center campus. It provides outpatient mental health and substance-use care, with a dedicated non-emergency walk-in service.

Behavioral Health Pavilion

8200 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706

Phone: 301-623-4350

Located near the hospital Emergency Department.

Behavioral Health Walk-In Urgent Care Hours

DayHours
Monday–Friday7:30 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM–1:00 PM
SundayNot listed for walk-in service

Services Offered

  • Outpatient individual therapy
  • Psychiatric medication management
  • Non-life-threatening behavioral health urgent care
  • Partial hospitalization/day treatment programming
  • Substance-use and mental health treatment services
  • Care for eligible adults and adolescents age 13 and older in outpatient services
Not an emergency department: The Pavilion’s walk-in behavioral health service is intended for non-life-threatening concerns. For immediate danger or a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or use the hospital Emergency Department. You can also call or text 988 for crisis support.

Getting Behavioral Health Care

Determine urgencyFor immediate danger, use emergency services rather than outpatient scheduling.
Choose walk-in or scheduled careUse walk-in hours for qualifying non-emergency urgent needs, or request an outpatient appointment.
Call the PavilionContact 301-623-4350 to clarify age eligibility, access and availability.
Confirm the correct entranceTravel to 8200 Good Luck Road, not automatically to the main hospital lobby.
Bring useful informationHave medication details, insurance information and other documents requested by staff.

Official Behavioral Health Pavilion services, hours and appointments

How to Schedule an Appointment at Luminis Health

Not every department uses the same scheduling process. Primary care, surgery, imaging and specialty appointments may be managed by separate medical offices.

Identify the serviceChoose primary care, surgery, imaging, oncology, behavioral health or another specialty.
Find the correct providerOpen Luminis Health’s official website and use Find Care or Find a Provider.
Choose the appropriate locationCheck whether the provider is located on the Lanham hospital campus, another office or a separate medical center.
Contact the practiceUse the provider’s scheduling instructions or call the listed office.
Confirm coverage and requirementsAsk about insurance, referrals, prior authorizations, pre-visit testing and any documents needed.
Save appointment detailsKeep the appointment date, time, building, floor, suite and parking directions.

Appointments and Recent System Recovery

In October 2026, Luminis Health reported that its systems had been restored following a cybersecurity incident. Some older clinical information may still be added to MyChart as records are reconciled.

If appointment scheduling, records or portal information does not appear correctly, contact the provider’s office directly rather than assuming an appointment was canceled.

Doctors Community Medical Center Visiting Hours & Rules

The hospital’s published general visitation window is 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Clinical units may set additional limits based on patient care and safety.

Regular Visiting Hours
8 AM–8 PM

Subject to unit-specific restrictions and clinical requirements.

Children Under 12
Restricted

Generally not permitted as visitors, with limited exceptions for an extended parental admission or end-of-life circumstances.

Care Partner Guidelines

  • Patients may have care partners and support persons under hospital policies.
  • Some observation or semi-private areas may limit access to one support person at a time.
  • Hand hygiene is expected throughout visits.
  • Patients and visitors may choose to wear masks.
  • Special end-of-life visitation arrangements may apply.
  • Emergency Department visitation can have additional limits.
  • The clinical care team may adjust visitation for safety or medical needs.

Before Visiting a Patient

Confirm the patient locationAsk the family or appropriate hospital staff which unit the patient is assigned to.
Check the visiting windowPlan within 8 AM–8 PM unless staff have approved a specific exception.
Ask about unit restrictionsConfirm the number of visitors and any rules for minors or care partners.
Follow check-in proceduresUse the correct entrance and comply with identification and hospital safety instructions.
Respect the patient’s care needsFollow staff guidance about rest, treatment and visiting duration.

Official rules: Doctors Community Medical Center Visitor Guidelines.

Hospital Campus, Parking & Entrance Guide

The Lanham campus includes multiple buildings. Choosing the correct entrance is one of the most important steps for patients attending surgery, imaging, behavioral health care or rehabilitation.

Campus Location Comparison

DestinationAddress / BuildingParking Guidance
Main Hospital8118 Good Luck RoadVisitor garage at the main campus entrance and designated lots.
Emergency DepartmentMain hospital campusGarage next to Emergency Department entrance.
Behavioral Health Pavilion8200 Good Luck RoadAdjacent garage or lot near Emergency Department.
Rehabilitation & Patient Care Center6710 Mallery DriveParking near its own entrance and surrounding building.
Outpatient Specialty OfficesVarious campus buildings or other officesVerify building, suite and parking with the department.
Parking fees: Luminis Health’s February 2026 patient information guide states that campus parking is free. Tell the care team if a vehicle will remain parked for more than 72 hours so Security can be informed.
Construction notice: Luminis Health has announced a partial North parking lot closure beginning February 9 as part of campus improvements. Follow current signage and use alternative visitor parking as directed. Emergency Department garage access remains available.

Hospital Directions

For a detailed campus layout, open the official hospital page and find Campus & Parking and the hospital campus map.

Rehabilitation & Patient Care Center

The Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center is a separate facility on the Lanham medical campus, not the main hospital emergency entrance.

Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center

6710 Mallery Drive, Lanham, MD 20706

Phone: 301-552-2000

Hours and admission arrangements should be confirmed directly.

Services Listed by the Facility

  • Short-stay recovery care
  • Long-term care
  • Respite care
  • Palliative and hospice services
  • Rehabilitation therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
Outpatient rehabilitation update: Luminis Health separately lists its outpatient rehabilitation office at 8100 Good Luck Road as temporarily closed. Patients seeking outpatient therapy should call 443-481-1140 or ask about other available rehabilitation locations. Do not confuse that office with the Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center.

Official rehabilitation and patient care facility information

Before Your Hospital Appointment: Patient Checklist

Preparation requirements depend on the treatment. Follow the care team’s instructions over general advice, particularly for surgery, anesthesia or diagnostic procedures.

Personal & Insurance Documents

  • Photo identification
  • Insurance card
  • Completed patient forms
  • Referral or authorization if requested
  • Emergency contact information

Medical Information

  • Medication and supplement list
  • Known medication allergies
  • Relevant prior medical records
  • Any advance directive information
  • Questions for your care team

Visit Logistics

  • Correct campus building
  • Appointment time and check-in instructions
  • Entrance and parking directions
  • Transportation home if required
  • Accessibility or language assistance requests

What Not to Assume

  • Every clinic opens 24 hours
  • Every building uses the main hospital entrance
  • All appointments can be booked through one department
  • All services are included in one bill
  • Hospital visitor access is unrestricted

Arrival Checklist

Reconfirm the appointmentVerify the clinician, service, date and correct campus building.
Ask about procedure preparationFor surgery or testing, follow only the fasting, medication and transport instructions given by your clinical team.
Plan your arrivalThe hospital recommends generally checking in 15 minutes before the arrival time requested by the doctor, unless different instructions apply.
Bring essential documentsCarry identification, insurance information and requested records.
Follow check-in instructionsComplete registration and ask staff where to proceed for the visit or procedure.

Luminis Health recommends leaving unnecessary valuables at home during an admission.

Hospital Bills, Insurance & Financial Assistance

Hospital charges depend on your medical service, insurance benefits, clinician and whether different groups provide portions of your care. Luminis Health publishes financial assistance for qualifying medically necessary hospital services.

Financial Assistance Eligibility

Household Income CategoryPublished Assistance
Up to 200% of Federal Poverty Level100% financial assistance for qualifying services
201%–250% of FPL75% reduction in eligible patient responsibility
251%–300% of FPL60% reduction in eligible patient responsibility
Above 300% of FPLPossible financial-hardship assistance based on applicable criteria

Patients may qualify even when insured. Luminis Health states applications can be submitted up to 240 days after the initial hospital bill. Eligibility depends on the full policy, household circumstances and covered services.

Separate physician bills: The hospital’s financial assistance policy does not automatically cover services from all independent providers who practice there. Ask whether a bill is from Luminis Health or a separate medical group.

Helpful Billing Contacts

Hospital Financial Assistance

Ask about eligibility, documents and application status.

Physician Billing

For Luminis Health physician-billing questions.

How to Apply for Financial Assistance

Check the official eligibility pageOpen Luminis Health Financial Assistance.
Read the applicable policyReview qualifying medical services, family income calculations and hardship criteria.
Gather documentationPrepare the financial and household documents requested by the application.
Contact a financial counselorCall 443-481-1401 if you need guidance or help with Medicaid eligibility.
Submit your applicationUse the instructions on the official page and retain a copy.
Follow up on the decisionAsk whether the approved assistance covers each hospital or provider bill.

Why You May Receive More Than One Bill

Luminis Health explains that a visit can result in separate charges for hospital facilities, physicians and diagnostic imaging. Outside medical groups may also bill independently.

Official billing, payment portal and price transparency information

MyChart, Medical Records & Patient Support

Luminis Health uses MyChart for patient information and digital care management. Features can include viewing results, appointments, bills and communication with care teams, subject to current system availability.

Common Patient Portal Tasks

  • Review available medical records and test results
  • See health summaries and medication information
  • View appointments and visit instructions
  • Manage available bills
  • Request prescription refills when the function is available
  • Communicate with a care team when supported
  • Access eligible virtual visits

How to Get Medical Records

Open Luminis Health’s official siteVisit Contact Us.
Select Medical RecordsFind the request instructions for Doctors Community Medical Center.
Choose portal or formal requestSome information may be available in MyChart; other documents may need a formal records request.
Complete identity verificationFollow the hospital’s authorization and patient privacy requirements.
Confirm deliveryAsk about processing, release method and any applicable record-copy fees.
October 2026 systems note: Luminis Health reports that systems have been restored, but certain older records from its downtime may still be entered into MyChart. If records are missing, contact the clinical office or medical records team.

Official MyChart information and access

Patient Relations

For concerns about a hospital stay, communication, patient experience or help finding the correct service, contact Patient Relations at 301-552-0899.

Visitor Comfort, Wi-Fi & Helpful Details

Luminis Health’s patient guide explains several useful practical amenities for hospital patients and visitors.

Free Hospital Wi-Fi

Connect to the wireless network named publicaccess, read the connection statement and accept its terms to access the network.

Patient Rooms & Support

The hospital offers patient and family resources for stays, including information on spiritual care, meals, discharge and other support services.

Parking

Free visitor parking is described in the patient guide, with multiple visitor areas and a dedicated emergency garage.

Patient Feedback

Patient Relations can help direct concerns, questions or feedback about the care experience.

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center FAQs

1. Where is Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center?

The main hospital is at 8118 Good Luck Road, Lanham, Maryland 20706. The hospital’s main telephone number is 301-552-8118.

2. Is Doctors Community Medical Center open 24 hours?

Yes. The main hospital and Emergency Department operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Outpatient clinics, specialists and other services have separate hours.

3. What are Doctors Community Medical Center visiting hours?

Regular hospital visiting hours are 8 AM to 8 PM. Unit-specific limits apply, and visitors younger than 12 are generally restricted except for designated circumstances.

4. What is the Emergency Department phone number?

The Emergency Department’s number is 301-552-8665. Call 911 immediately for a life-threatening emergency rather than waiting on a hospital telephone line.

5. What services does the medical center offer?

Services include emergency medicine, inpatient and outpatient surgery, primary and specialty care, cancer care, imaging and diagnostics, and behavioral health services. Locations and appointment procedures vary.

6. Where is the Behavioral Health Pavilion?

The Behavioral Health Pavilion is at 8200 Good Luck Road, Lanham, MD 20706. Its telephone number is 301-623-4350, with walk-in non-emergency behavioral health urgent care Monday–Friday 7:30 AM–7 PM and Saturday 8 AM–1 PM.

7. Is parking free at Doctors Community Medical Center?

The February 2026 Luminis Health patient guide lists free campus parking. Visitor parking garages and lots are available, with a separate garage near the Emergency Department. Construction may affect specific lots.

8. Does Luminis Health provide financial assistance?

Yes. Eligible patients can receive free or reduced-cost medically necessary hospital care based on income or financial hardship. Assistance depends on the policy and does not necessarily cover independent providers. Call 443-481-1401 for help.

9. How do I access medical records and MyChart?

Use the official Luminis Health MyChart portal or follow the Medical Records request instructions on its Contact Us page. Some historical records affected by the 2026 system disruption may still be reconciled.

10. Where is the Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center?

The Rehabilitation and Patient Care Center is at 6710 Mallery Drive, Lanham, Maryland 20706. Its telephone number is 301-552-2000. It has separate care, admission and visiting arrangements from the main hospital.

Before You Visit: Final Checklist

  • Check whether you need the main hospital, Emergency Department, Pavilion or rehabilitation building.
  • Use 8118 Good Luck Road for the main hospital.
  • For a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
  • Check outpatient appointment times independently of the hospital’s 24-hour operations.
  • For visitors, confirm the 8 AM–8 PM policy and the patient’s unit restrictions.
  • Bring identification, insurance details and a current medication list.
  • Follow exact procedure preparation instructions from your care team.
  • Confirm the appropriate garage or lot before arrival.
  • Ask about financial assistance or an estimate when relevant.
  • Contact the clinical team if MyChart information appears incomplete.

Official hospital information: Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center.

Official Sources & Patient Resources

Information reviewed October 17, 2026. This independent hospital visitor guide is not operated by Luminis Health. Clinical hours, policies, parking arrangements, insurance coverage and appointment availability may change. Information on this page is for navigation and planning, not medical diagnosis or treatment advice.