Urgent care is a healthcare service focused on providing immediate, non-life-threatening medical attention. Urgent care centers treat conditions such as sprains, cuts, burns, and common illnesses and offer a range of services, including diagnostic and preventive care like immunizations and physicals. With an estimated 15,000 clinics in the U.S., urgent care centers operate beyond traditional primary care office hours, offering a convenient and lower cost alternative to emergency rooms for urgent but minor health issues.

What is a walk-in clinic?

A walk-in clinic is a type of healthcare facility that provides medical care to patients without the need for an appointment. These clinics cover a range of services such as urgent care, occupational medicine, and primary care with walk-in availability. They cater to non-emergent health issues, offering a convenient option for accessible medical attention. Walk-in clinics vary from free services provided by government, charity, or foundation-operated facilities to private clinics with affordable rates, serving as a practical alternative for minor illnesses and injuries outside of traditional doctor's offices and emergency rooms.

Do urgent care centers in Columbia take appointments?

Historically, urgent care centers were strictly an on-demand, walk-in healthcare service. More recently, as consumer behaviors and expectations have evolved, many urgent care clinics have begun offering book ahead visits, allowing consumers to select a same-day or next-day time that works best for their schedule. Use Solv to find a Columbia urgent care center that offers advanced bookings (or appointments) and book online.

Are Columbia urgent care centers open after hours?

Yes. Most primary care doctor offices are open during routine work hours, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Conversely, most of the urgent care centers in Columbia are available after hours, on weekends, and many holidays. Typical urgent care hours are 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily, although location-specific hours may vary.

How much will an urgent care visit in Columbia cost?

The cost of a visit to an urgent care in Columbia varies, with cash prices for the base visit generally ranging from $100 to $175. Additional treatments, such as lab tests, X-rays, or immunizations, can increase costs, typically between $50-150 each. If you're using insurance, expect a co-pay between $20 and $50, depending on your plan and whether the clinic is in-network. Prices differ based on location, so it's best to check directly with the urgent care center and your insurance provider for accurate cost estimates.

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AllCare Primary & Immediate Care, Richmond Hwy

AllCare Primary & Immediate Care

Open until 2:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

6020 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 223036020 Richmond Hwy

4.6(2.8k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 times today on Solv.

Excellent care by Jackie.

Inova- GoHealth Urgent Care, South Alex

Inova- GoHealth Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

6218b N Kings Hwy, Alexandria, VA 223036218b N Kings Hwy

5.0(2 reviews)

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Vista Medical Center - Annandale, (Formerly Annandale Pediatrics)

Vista Medical Center - Annandale

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Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SunClosed

7000 Braddock Rd, Annandale, VA 220037000 Braddock Rd

4.68(267 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 2 times today on Solv.

I was in and out in no time. It’s a fairly new facility. The family nurse practitioner, Emelda, was wonderful. Great bedside manner. Offered options for treatment that she explained very well as to the pros and cons of each. If you live or work in the neighborhood, this is the place to go.

Nova Patient Care, Kingstowne

Nova Patient Care

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5876 Kingstowne Blvd, Alexandria, VA 223155876 Kingstowne Blvd

4.34(116 reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 1 times today on Solv.

Dr. “ Jersey Girl” Pagano was OUTSTANDING 😎. Suggestion - check your computer appointment confirmation notice. Had a 1:30 PM appointment via your computer system and arrived early to find that the office was closed for lunch and will reopen at 2:00 PM. You have a pen pail marked “ DIRTY”. Would it be better to use the word “USED”? Linda Yaeger

Nova Patient Care, Richmond HWY Alexandria

Nova Patient Care

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Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

7609 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 223067609 Richmond Hwy

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Ouch! Urgent Care

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Mon 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

6020 Meadowridge Center Dr, Elkridge, MD 210756020 Meadowridge Center Dr

4.84(7.5k reviews)

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Popular Clinic! Booked 13 times today on Solv.

Been suffering with a headache, chest pain, congestion and a sore throat. I later developed a cough on the second day. Was able to download the app that night and make a morning appointment. Very easy to use. The staff were helpful and courteous. Ms. Wendy was the best. My prescriptions were sent electronically to my pharmacy and I was given a form for a chest x ray in another facility close by. All in all it was a positive experience that I will use again.

BRAVMed

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Mon 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

14504 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 2070814504 Greenview Dr

5.0(9 reviews)

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Patient First Primary and Urgent Care, Columbia

Patient First Primary and Urgent Care

Open until 8:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

5900 Cedar Ln, Columbia, MD 210445900 Cedar Ln

2.96(78 reviews)

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"Very clean location, curtious and friendly staff. Quick processing time within 10 minutes of registering, 20 minute wait in room to get results and see the physicians assistant but over all more pleasant experience than waiting in an ER or doctors office. Now offers medical care portal for secure access of my visit and records on line. One stop shop get the prescription filled there too. I would definitely recommend this location and friendly caring staff as your urgent care option."

Premier Health Express Urgent Care, Columbia

Premier Health Express Urgent Care

Open until 9:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

9710 Patuxent Woods Dr, Baltimore, MD 210469710 Patuxent Woods Dr

1.0(17 reviews)

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Concentra Urgent Care, Columbia

Concentra Urgent Care

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Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

6656 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 210456656 Dobbin Rd

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Elite Urgent Care

6100 Dobbin Rd, Columbia, MD 210456100 Dobbin Rd

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Interim Healthcare of Columbia

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

9050 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 210459050 Red Branch Rd

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MD Immediate Care, Columbia

MD Immediate Care

8895 Centre Park Dr, Columbia, MD 210458895 Centre Park Dr

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ExpressCare Urgent Care, Ellicott City

ExpressCare Urgent Care

Open until 2:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

4900 Beaver Run Ct, Ellicott City, MD 210434900 Beaver Run Ct

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University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Immediate Care

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians

Open until 2:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

5890 Waterloo Rd, Columbia, MD 210455890 Waterloo Rd

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First Call Medical Center, Laurel

First Call Medical Center

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

10981 Johns Hopkins Rd, Laurel, MD 2072310981 Johns Hopkins Rd

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PM Pediatric Urgent Care, Columbia MD

PM Pediatric Urgent Care

Open until 11:59 pm

Mon12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Tue12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Wed12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Thu12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Fri12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Sat12:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Sun10:00 am - 11:59 pm

6630 Marie Curie Dr, Elkridge, MD 210756630 Marie Curie Dr

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This is the best place to bring a sick child. They’re fast, kind, competent, and the place is very clean. I highly recommend PM pediatrics!!

Centennial Medical Group, Urgent Care

Centennial Medical Group

8186 Lark Brown Rd, Elkridge, MD 210758186 Lark Brown Rd

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Quality First Urgent Care

6339 Ten Oaks Rd, Clarksville, MD 210296339 Ten Oaks Rd

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First Call Medical Center, Ellicott City

First Call Medical Center

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

10102 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 2104210102 Baltimore National Pike

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9/18/23 FirstCall does it ALL. In the History of going to Urgent Cares, Hospitals Etcetera for Medical Needs, from Pennsylvania, Maryland to Florida my entire life, FirstCall Medical Center in Ellicott City Maryland is Truly, Number 1. Great Quick Service. Great Professional Staff from the time I Entered the Building to the time I left. Shania at the front desk, Marisa Medical Assistant and PA-C Beth Steinberg did an EXCELLENT Job helping Me. I was very sick and they even took a COVID test which results came back Negative on me. Thank God. In and out quickly. I would Highly Recommend FirstCall Medical Center to EVERYONE for your Medical Needs. Thank You to Everyone who works here and helped Me, Especially PA-C Beth Steinberg. Thank You GOD BLESS EVERYONE 🙏...... Update: 9/26 Today Went back to FirstCall for blood work and physical and Got the Same EXCELLENT SERVICE. I would highly, HIGHLY Recommend FirstCall Medical Center to EVERYONE.... Thank You to Everyone who works here. GOD BLESS YOU

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