Urgent Care Specialist

What is urgent care?

Urgent care is one of the comprehensive health services that Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., offers. The family medicine practice has a team that includes board-certified family medicine physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

To provide comprehensive care for the entire family, the practice has 12 health providers on staff at all times, offering urgent care for anyone aged four and older. 

Urgent care at Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., is available:

• 8am to 7pm Monday through Friday
• 9am to 4pm Saturday*
• 9am to 4pm Sunday*

All patients are welcome for urgent care services at Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., including those who aren’t patients of the practice. 

What conditions benefit from urgent care services?

Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., provides urgent care services to manage any unexpected illnesses and injuries. 

Conditions that benefit from urgent care services include:

• Pink eye
• Strep throat
• Earache
• Allergies
• Sunburn or minor burns
• Minor cuts and scrapes
• Cuts that require stitches
• Strains and sprains
• Stomachache
• Urinary tract infection (UTI)
• Foreign object in the eye
• Broken bones

If you have any life-threatening condition, such as severe bleeding, shortness of breath, or a head injury, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.

The family medicine practice also provides urgent care services to manage various health needs, such as a cold or cough or exacerbation of an underlying health problem such as asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. 

What can I expect during urgent care?

You can expect compassionate, friendly, and patient-centered care during your urgent care visit at Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C. 

During the appointment, your provider reviews your immediate health concerns, medical history, and the types of medications and supplements you take. They perform a physical, paying close attention to the area of your body your acute illness or injury affects.

Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., also performs many diagnostic tests on-site. To confirm or rule out a suspected health condition, the team may run blood work, take X-rays, or perform an electrocardiogram (EKG).

After the evaluation, your provider talks to you about their findings and makes recommendations to manage your illness or injury.

They may make referrals to specialists as needed and schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your health and adjust your plan.

Valdosta Family Medicine Associates, P.C., provides comprehensive urgent care services for all. Call the office or book online today. Walk-ins are welcome. 

*Subject to change on holidays.