urgent care?

Question

do i need a app. to go to an urgent care doctors office?

its not an emergency, but i cant get an app. till next week but it cant wait that long

Answer 1

No, that is why it is called urgent care!!! Just be prepared to wait for a few hours if they are busy.. the best time to go is late afternoon or early morning

Answer 2

Ask if they accept walk-ins. Most do, which is why they are urgent care. If you don't have insurance, or your insurance won't cover the visit, expect to pay anywhere from $80 - $120 just for the office visit, not including any lab work. Also, take a book, you'll likely be waiting a while. If you can, go during "normal work hours", when fewer people usually go (between 9 am and 5 pm).

Good luck!

Answer 3

Usually not. But sometimes it's not open 24 hours, so you may want to call ahead. And they usually don't treat emergency situations - for that you'd go to an emergency room. It's more for care you'd normally go to a doctor for but maybe your doctor isn't in the office or is on vacation or something.

Answer 4

No, no one needs an appointment for urgent care. However, they prioritize care based on severity so if your problem is not too severe, you may have to wait for a while.
If it really bothers you, just go. I've gone to urgent care for an ear infection and even though I waited for a few hours, it was worth it.

Answer 5

When I needed to use Urgent Care, I just walked in. I was given a form to fill out for my symptoms, and the docs saw me shortly afterwards.

Answer 6

I would say no, if its that kind of office. It must not be too bad if you could take the time to post a question here.

Answer 7

nope---hence the name

they accept walk ins

will be pricey

Answer 8

Try your doctor's phone first!

Answer 9

no