Urgent Care and Walk-Ins

Urgent care and walk-ins provide a quick, convenient way to receive health care exactly when you and your family need it. At Clarksburg Urgent Care in Clarksburg, Maryland, the experienced team makes time every day for urgent care and walk-in appointments. Whether you need to schedule STD testing or want to get your child screened for an ear infection, the team can help. Call Clarksburg Urgent Care today to make an appointment, walk-in during regular business hours, or book your visit online.

What are urgent care and walk-ins?

Urgent care and walk-ins provide same-day treatment for mild and moderate illnesses, injuries, and infections.  If you or your child get sick or suffer an injury, being able to see a qualified health care provider quickly is crucial. But if you visit an emergency room (ER), you might have to wait several hours to be seen. 

Urgent care provides similar services to those found at an ER but without the exorbitant costs or extended wait times. 

What types of medical issues can benefit from urgent care or walk-ins?

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team uses urgent care and walk-in appointments to treat various medical issues, including:

• Sprains and strains
• Upper respiratory infections (for example, the flu and common cold)
• Coughs
• Earaches
• Rashes
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Insect bites and stings
• Minor burns
• Work injuries
• Gastrointestinal problems (for example, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea)
• Fever
• Minor injuries (for example, cuts and lacerations)

Sometimes, urgent care involves diagnostic tests. For example, the Clarksburg Urgent Care team provides X-rays and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing.

When should I visit urgent care or make a walk-in appointment?

Consider an urgent care or walk-in appointment at Clarksburg Urgent Care if you or a loved one experiences a non-life-threatening illness or injury. The team specializes in first aid and can quickly alleviate symptoms so you can start feeling better and return to your routine.

If you have severe symptoms, like trouble breathing or chest pain, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room. Life-threatening injuries and illnesses require specialized care at a hospital.

What happens during an urgent care appointment?

The Clarksburg Urgent Care team tailors urgent care appointments to each patient’s symptoms and needs.

Your provider reviews your medical records, asks about the reason for your visit, and completes a physical exam. They might also order lab tests, like bloodwork and urinalysis, or diagnostic imaging, like X-rays, to check for infections or injuries. 

After getting a complete picture of your health, your provider makes personalized treatment recommendations. If you have an STD, they might prescribe antibiotics or antiviral medication. If you have a broken bone, they might give you a sling or a cast. Urgent care aims to relieve pain, reduce uncomfortable symptoms, and speed up the healing process. 

Call Clarksburg Urgent Care today to schedule an urgent care or walk-in appointment, or book your visit online.