New York City is crammed full of doctors and hospitals so why would anyone choose a walk-in clinic over a private doctors office or hospital? Actually, you'd be surprised by all the benefits of a walk-in clinic.
What is a walk-in clinic and what types of ailments do they treat? A walk-in clinic is convenient care clinic that specializes in most non-complicated illnesses.
These ailments include but are not limited to: • Sore throats • Ear infections • Food poisoning • Back aches • Flu • Asthma • Headaches • Allergies • Pregnancy testing • Upset Stomach • Pink eye The Importance of a Patients Time.
Unlike a private doctors office or a hospital emergency room-where wait times can literally be hours-at a urgent care centers your time is respected.
You will never find yourself waiting an unreasonable amount of time to see a doctor.
This is so important when you are feeling ill.
The last place you want to be is seated in a crowded room with other sick people for your turn to be seen.
Wellness and Prevention.
Most of the clinics offer professional wellness & prevention care for their patients.
The services offered include but are not limited to: • Physical exams • Pre-surgical clearance • Diabetes screening • High blood pressure screening • Cholesterol screening • Drug Screening • Vaccines Insurance & the Uninsured.
Walk-in clinics generally accept numerous types of insurance.
This is done consciously to help you the most when you are feeling your worst.
If a patient is uninsured, often there is a nominal fee to be seen.
A walk-in clinics fees match or a beat a private doctors or a hospitals most every time.