Walk-In Medical Clinic Q&A

There are many advantages to visiting a walk-in clinic, especially when you’re in need of non-emergency care. This includes:

– Not being required to make an appointment. Patient’s can walk in when they need assistance and be seen by a medical professional. Medical care is typically provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.

– Flexible and extended business hours, including evening and weekend availability.

– Short wait times, with the average being under 30 minutes.

– Affordability, as the cost attached to medical services are reduced. They are especially affordable when compared to what a patient would pay at the hospital or emergency room (ER).

– Access to an experienced medical professional without long-wait times.

– Better accessibility, as walk-in clinics are more numerous than hospitals or ERs.

While walk-in clinics can diagnose and treat a wide variety of issues, more severe or complex conditions may require you to go to a specialist, the hospital, and/or the emergency room.

When you go to a walk-in clinic, the priority is always getting you the professional medical care that you need to promptly address your condition. Walk-in facilities focus on effectively treating non-emergency conditions, such as: 

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

Preventative services such as annual physicals, screenings, lab testing, covid testing, vaccinations, and diagnostic imaging can also be performed at a walk-in clinic.  

If you require follow-up care, your attending doctor will talk to you about what the next steps are. Depending on the diagnosis and the level of additional assistance you require, the walk-in physician may schedule you for a follow-up visit or, if applicable, will suggest making an appointment with your primary healthcare physician.

If you have a primary care physician, then it’s recommended that you follow up with them regarding your treatment at the walk-in clinic. This Is especially important if you have a condition that will require additional monitoring and treatment in the future.

If you don’t currently have a primary care physician, then you can return to the walk-in facility that you originally went too. The walk-in physician will be able to provide you with ongoing care, prescribe any medication that you may need, and provide referrals for any specialized care that you may require.

Walk-in clinics are a great option for those that need professional non-emergency care at an affordable rate. These facilities provide medical assistance to patients of all ages, treating a wide variety of conditions and illnesses, and often offer extended hours and availability for maximum convenience.

Walk-in clinics treat: 

– Allergic reactions
– Allergies
– Animal bites
– Asthma
– Bronchitis
– Cold and flu
– Dehydration
– Diarrhea
– Ear infections
– Fever
– Foreign body removal
– Insect stings
– Minor burns
– Minor cuts
– Minor head injuries
– Nausea
– Pink eye
– Rashes
– Simple fractures
– Sinus pain
– Skin infections
– Skin rashes
– Sore throat
– Sprains and dislocations
– Stomach flu
– Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
– Vomiting

Immunizations, vaccinations, screenings, covid and step testing, and wellness checks are also typically offered at walk-in clinics. Diagnostic testing, such as x-rays, EKGs, or blood tests, may also be available on site but this may vary depending on the clinic. 

If you’re in need of safe, reliable, and professional medical care, the experts at Express Healthcare can help. We offer the highest level of testing and treatment for your non-emergency needs so that you can get back to living your life. Contact us today if you require more information, or you can walk-in or schedule an appointment online at your earliest convenience. We provide convenient locations to serve you. We serve patients from College Park MD, New Carrollton MD, Falls Church VA, Acredale MD, Old Town MD, and surrounding areas.