Open Urgent Care in Anaheim, CA

At SoCal Urgent Care, we recommend scheduling an appointment for the following:

• Regular check-ups and follow-up visits
• Chronic conditions requiring ongoing management like diabetes or high Blood pressure
• Prescriptions or refills
• Physical exams or screenings

Conditions Appropriate for SoCal Urgent Care:

• Sudden onset of illness or injury
• Minor cuts, burns, or sprains
• Severe cold or flu symptoms
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Urinary tract infections
• Minor musculoskeletal pain, minor fractures, and sprains

Emergency Conditions:

• Chest pain or difficulty breathing
• Sudden paralysis or weakness
• Loss of consciousness
• Severe abdominal pain
• Head injury with loss of consciousness
• Poisoning

Decision-Making Factors:

• Severity of Symptoms: It is suitable for conditions that are not life-threatening but need prompt attention.
• Availability of Appointment: If your symptoms can wait, schedule an appointment to avoid potential wait times.
• Time of Day: Our urgent care clinic typically has extended hours and weekends, making it a convenient option outside of regular office hours.
• Insurance Coverage: Make sure to verify your insurance coverage for both appointments and urgent care visits to avoid unexpected expenses.

Additional Considerations:

• Schedule appointments as early as possible to ensure timely care.
• Keep a list of your medications and medical history for any medical visit.

These injuries typically don’t require an emergency room visit but still need swift medical attention. These include respiratory infections like the common cold or flu, earaches, sore throats, sinus infections, bronchitis, strep throat, and urinary tract infections. We also deal with skin conditions like rashes, poison ivy, skin infections, minor lacerations, allergies, and minor burns or wounds.

Gastrointestinal problems such as vomiting, diarrhea, and mild abdominal pain can also be treated at SoCal Urgent Care, as can conditions like asthma attacks, dehydration, and febrile seizures. We offer diagnostic services like x-rays, lab tests, and EKGs, allowing us to diagnose conditions like pneumonia, infections, fractures, and heart conditions.

If you have symptoms like chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, difficulty speaking or swallowing, confusion or disorientation, seizures, or a loss of consciousness, seek medical attention immediately at the nearest emergency room or call 911.

When seeking immediate medical attention for non-emergency situations, patients often have to decide between urgent care and walk-in clinics. Although both provide accessible healthcare, they differ in their scope of services, operating hours, staffing, facilities, and costs, which can significantly impact the patient experience.

Also known as retail clinics, walk-in clinics are usually found within pharmacies or retail stores and are designed for preventive care and minor illnesses and injuries. They offer services like basic medical services, immunizations, physical exams, travel health advice, and routine screenings. Walk-in clinics typically have a set schedule, usually operating during weekdays and aligning with the store’s operating hours, and may not be open on weekends or evenings.

• Hours of Operation: These centers typically offer longer hours of operation than walk-in clinics, including weekends and evenings.
• Scope of Services: They handle a wider range of non-emergency health concerns, while walk-in clinics focus on basic medical services and preventive care.
• Medical Staff: These are staffed by licensed practitioners who have more extensive medical training than the staff at walk-in clinics.
• On-Site Facilities: They often have access to on-site imaging equipment and other diagnostic tools, while walk-in clinics typically do not.
• Cost: The centers generally charge more than walk-in clinics due to the broader range of services and longer hours. However, they still tend to be less expensive than a visit to the emergency room.

At SoCal Urgent Care

• Telephone Follow-Up: Our healthcare providers may call you to check on your recovery, answer any questions, and provide further instructions.
• In-Person Follow-Up: We often ask our patients to return to or visit their primary care physician for a follow-up appointment. During this appointment, we assess your progress, check the effectiveness of the treatment, and make necessary adjustments.
• Virtual Follow-Up: For your convenience and accessibility, for offers virtual follow-up appointments via secured video conferencing or messaging.

Follow-up care

• Ensure your complete recovery and verify the effectiveness of treatment
• Monitor progress and detect complications early
• Address any lingering symptoms or concerns you might have regarding your condition or treatment.
• Provide additional support and education.

Our goal at SoCal Urgent Care is to treat minor medical conditions with swift, competent treatment. Our committed physician team provides complete assessments and tailored therapy to make sure you obtain the attention that you require for healing. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 710 S Brookhurst ST. Suite A, Anaheim, CA 92804. We serve patients from Anaheim CA, Beuna Park CA, La Palma CA, Cerritos CA, Cypress CA, Garden Grove CA, Fullerton CA, Placentia CA, and Olive CA.