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Are you in need of an urgent care clinic or a walk-in clinic? Urgent care and walk-in clinics are similar as they both accept walk-in appointments. However, it usually offers more comprehensive procedures and can manage more serious conditions and injuries. Dr. Usha Rani K. Reddy, M.D. is available here to treat your health issues. To learn more, contact us. Walk-in visits are welcome. We have convenient locations to serve you.
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What is the difference between an urgent care and a walk-in clinic?What can a walk-in clinic treat?
What to expect at an urgent care?When should I go to an urgent care and a walk-in clinic?
Reddy Urgent Care treats children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in Long Beach and Paramount, CA. We welcome all walk-in and urgent care patients in need of medical assistance. Our team of highly trained medical professionals is equipped to deal with non-life-threatening emergencies and injuries. Continue reading to learn about our urgent care center and how it differs from a walk-in clinic.
What is the difference between an urgent care and a walk-in clinic?
Urgent care centers are often confused with walk-in clinics because of their many similarities; however, they are designed and staffed to treat different situations. Technically you can walk into both a walk-in and an urgent care center, but you may want to conduct a little bit of research before deciding which care facility best matches your medical needs.
Walk-in clinics otherwise referred to as retail clinics, are meant for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. They are especially useful when you want to make an appointment with your primary care physician but they can’t fit you in. Walk-in visits are best for minor injuries and illnesses such as stomach flu or strep throat.
For more serious injuries, visit an urgent care center. Urgent care is for people who need to see a doctor immediately but who don’t necessarily need to go to an emergency room. As a walk-in, these centers can only treat non-life-threatening conditions. Common conditions people may see an urgent care for include sports injuries, minor fractures, and lacerations.
What can a walk-in clinic treat?
Walk-in clinics can treat a plethora of minor injuries and illnesses. As long as it is not life-threatening, you can go to a walk-in. If the condition is more serious than you thought, they can refer you to a specialist.
A walk-in clinic can treat the following:
– Fever
– Migraines
– Rash
– Earache and/or ear infection
– Stomach flu
– Severe cold
– Strep throat
– Minor burns
– Minor muscle strains or pain
Any time you have an immediate situation and you can’t get an appointment with your doctor, consider visiting a walk-in clinic. You can find a walk-in close to pharmacies, retail stores, and large grocery store companies.
What to expect at an urgent care?
When you arrive at an urgent care, you will need to fill out a short form and provide a piece of government photo ID. The doctors at urgent care treat their patients on a first-come, first-served basis. Typically these wait times are less than in an emergency room which is why an urgent care is a fantastic option for non-life-threatening emergencies. If you are concerned about wait times, feel free to call beforehand to see how long you’ll have to sit and wait. Urgent care centers work with most major insurance companies and have affordable options for those with minimal to no coverage.
When should I go to an urgent care and a walk-in clinic?
Visit urgent care or walk-in when your primary healthcare provider is unavailable and you don’t need to go to an emergency room.
Reddy Urgent Care can give treatment and diagnoses for the following:
– Lacerations
– Bronchitis
– Sports injuries
– Fractures
– Burns
– Ear infections
– Worker’s compensation injuries
– Severe cold and flu
– Minor car accident injuries
– Sprains, tears, and bruises
– UTIs
– STDs
Consider visiting Reddy Urgent Care the next time you get sick or hurt. We proudly provide healthcare services that are much more affordable than a hospital visit. Walk in anytime during our business hours. Our professional medical staff will see you as fast as they can and treat you efficiently. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to
. Walk-in visits are welcome. We have convenient locations to serve you. We serve patients from Downtown Long Beach CA, Bixby Knolls Long Beach CA, Paramount CA, East Side CA, Los Altos CA, and surrounding areas.
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