Urgent Care Open 7 Days A Week in Tibbetts St. Portland OR

There are numerous non-emergency conditions that can be diagnosed and treated at an urgent care facility. Urgent care practitioners prioritize professional, efficient, and safe care that allows you to get the treatment you need when and where you need it.

Injuries and illnesses that may require you to visit an urgent care are:

– Abdominal pain
– Allergies
– Asthma attacks
– Bone fractures
– Chest infections
– Cold symptoms
– Dehydration
– Dental abscesses
– Diarrhea
– Dizziness
– Ear infections
– Fever
– Insect or animal bites
– Minor cuts
– Muscle aches or strains
– Nasal infections
– Pink eye
– Pelvic pain
– Skin growths
– Sports injuries
– Sprains and dislocations
– STI’s (sexually transmitted infection)
– Urinary issues (such as UTI’s)
– Vertigo
– Vomiting
– Warts

If you’re suffering from an injury or condition that requires a higher level of medical care, your urgent care provider will make arrangements for you to see a specialist or transfer you to the ER (emergency room).

This largely depends on the clinic that you visit. Some urgent care facilities offer appointments, though they’re not typically required. Most urgent care centers operate on a first come-first serve basis, offering walk-in services or same-day appointments, to accommodate those who are experiencing unexpected medical issues. These facilities understand that medical issues often creep up without warning and can require immediate care – so they don’t typically make you schedule an appointment to be seen by one of their doctors.

If you can book in for an appointment (if applicable) or check-in online, that’s fantastic – but this is completely optional and not an iron-clad requirement.

If it’s possible to get in to see your primary health care provider, most urgent care physicians will recommend doing that – especially if your condition is complex and/or chronic and is currently being monitored. However, urgent care facilities are a great option when your family doctor isn’t available, offering effective, timely, and affordable care for those that need it.

Urgent care centers see a large variety of patients every day and are experienced in diagnosing and treating an array of medical conditions and injuries.

The most common reasons why patients typically seek out urgent care is if they’re experiencing any of the following:

– Abdominal pain
– Allergies
– Asthma attacks
– Chest infections
– Cold and flu symptoms
– Diarrhea
– Dizziness and/or vertigo
– Ear infections
– Fever
– Fractures
– Headaches
– Insect or animal bites
– Migraines
– Minor burns
– Minor cuts
– Muscle aches or strains
– Nasal infections
– Pelvic pain
– Pink eye
– Sports injuries
– Sprains and dislocations
– STI’s (sexually transmitted infection)
– Urinary issues (such as UTI’s)
– Vomiting

Urgent care centers also facilitate preventative care practices, such as annual physicals, immunizations, screenings, laboratory and diagnostic testing. In the case that you need a higher level of care, or specialized treatment, they may refer you to a specialist or arrange a transfer to the nearest emergency room.

Urgent care is touted as being one of the most affordable healthcare options for those that need non-emergency medical care. They can treat both acute and chronic conditions, and the services they provide are significantly lower in cost than those same services at the ER.

While the cost may vary depending on the type and length of treatment you need, the average price (per visit) is typically between $50 and $250. For more complex conditions that services above and beyond routine testing, you can expect to pay between $250-$500. These prices may be lower if you have insurance or an alternative form of coverage to help you offset the cost.

At Columbia Clinic Urgent Care, safe, professional, and efficient medical care are the cornerstones of our practice. If you’re looking for non-emergency medical treatment, contact us today, book in for an appointment online, or walk-in for a same-day visit – we would be happy to help you get to the bottom of what’s causing you distress and/or discomfort. We serve patients from Tibbetts St. Portland OR, Milwaukie OR, Oak Grove OR, Fairview OR, and surrounding areas.