Healthcare Communication Solutions

VoIP Phone Systems for Chicago Medical & Dental Offices

Chicago healthcare practices need reliable phone systems that handle high call volumes, route after-hours calls properly, and project a professional image. VoipPlus delivers call queues, auto-attendants, and voicemail to email—all included at $20 per channel/month.

  • Call queues for busy front desks
  • After-hours routing to answering service or on-call
  • Voicemail to email for patient messages
  • Multi-location support for practice groups
Healthcare-Specific Features

What Do Medical Offices Need From a Phone System?

Healthcare practices face unique communication challenges—high call volumes, after-hours emergencies, and the need for reliable patient communication.

Call Queues for Busy Periods

Monday morning rush? Patients wait in queue with estimated hold time instead of getting busy signals. Our queues handle appointment requests, prescription refills, and general inquiries.

After-Hours Call Routing

Route after-hours calls to your answering service, on-call physician, or a voicemail box with custom instructions. Different routing for weekends and holidays.

Professional Auto-Attendant

"Press 1 for appointments, 2 for prescription refills, 3 for billing." Route patients to the right department without tying up your front desk staff.

Voicemail to Email

Patient messages delivered as audio files to your email or practice management system. Staff can review messages and prioritize callbacks without checking a phone.

Multi-Location Support

Practice groups with multiple offices get unified phone management. Extension dialing between locations, centralized call routing, single phone bill.

Electronic Fax

Send and receive faxes as email attachments. Essential for lab results, referrals, and insurance authorizations. No dedicated fax line needed.

Practice Types

Which Chicago Healthcare Practices Use VoIP?

We serve medical and dental practices of all specialties throughout Chicagoland.

Medical Practices

  • Primary Care / Family Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • OB/GYN
  • Dermatology
  • Orthopedics
  • Cardiology
  • Pain Management
  • Urgent Care Centers
  • Surgical Centers

Dental & Allied Health

  • General Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Oral Surgery
  • Periodontics
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Chiropractic
  • Physical Therapy
  • Optometry
  • Mental Health
  • Veterinary Clinics

Chicago Healthcare Market: The Chicago metro area has over 150 hospitals and thousands of medical practices. Healthcare employs more than 500,000 people in the region, making it one of the largest healthcare markets in the United States.

Pricing

How Much Does a Medical Office Phone System Cost?

VoipPlus charges per concurrent channel, not per phone or per user. This saves medical practices significantly.

Practice Type Staff Size Channels Needed Monthly Cost
Solo Practitioner 2-3 (doctor + front desk) 2 $40/mo
Small Practice 5-8 (2 doctors + staff) 3 $60/mo
Mid-Size Practice 10-20 (multiple providers) 5 $100/mo
Large Practice / Clinic 30-50 staff 10 $200/mo
Multi-Location Group 50+ across locations 15-20 $300-400/mo

Channel estimates based on typical call volume. Actual needs vary by specialty and patient volume.

All Features Included at No Extra Cost

Call queues • Auto-attendant • After-hours routing • Voicemail to email • Call recording • Electronic fax • Hold music • Extension dialing • Call transfer • Conference calling

Service Area

Where Are Chicago Medical Practices Located?

We serve healthcare practices throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Chicago Medical Districts

  • Illinois Medical District (IMD)
  • Streeterville / Northwestern
  • Hyde Park / University of Chicago
  • Lincoln Park / DePaul area
  • Lakeview / Advocate Illinois Masonic

North & Northwest Suburbs

  • Evanston / NorthShore
  • Skokie
  • Arlington Heights / Northwest Community
  • Schaumburg
  • Hoffman Estates
  • Libertyville / Advocate Condell

West & Southwest Suburbs

  • Oak Brook / Advocate Good Samaritan
  • Naperville / Edward Hospital
  • Hinsdale
  • Downers Grove
  • Orland Park / Palos Health
  • Oak Lawn / Advocate Christ
Common Questions

Medical Office Phone System FAQ

Can patients leave voicemails after hours?

Yes. After-hours callers hear a custom message with your office hours and can leave a voicemail. Messages are delivered to email so staff can review them first thing in the morning.

How do you handle emergency calls after hours?

We can route urgent calls to your answering service, on-call physician's cell phone, or a dedicated emergency line. Different routing rules for nights, weekends, and holidays.

Can we keep our current phone number?

Yes. We port your existing practice phone number at no charge. Patients continue calling the same number they've always used. Porting takes 5-14 business days.

Do you integrate with practice management software?

Our call logs export to CSV for import into most practice management systems. For direct integration with systems like Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks, contact us to discuss options.

What happens during an internet outage?

We can configure failover routing to cell phones or an alternate location if your internet goes down. Callers never hear a busy signal—calls automatically redirect.

How many phones can we connect?

Unlimited. You pay for concurrent call capacity (channels), not phones. Add phones in exam rooms, nurse stations, or front desk without changing your monthly cost.

Ready to Upgrade Your Practice's Phone System?

Get a free consultation and see how VoipPlus can improve patient communication while reducing costs.

Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 — Serving Chicago-area healthcare practices since 2001