Urgent Care

What is urgent care?

Urgent care at L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine includes evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for you and your family’s urgent medical needs requiring immediate attention but aren’t life-threatening. L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine offers low wait times and quality, compassionate care.

Why might I need urgent care?

You may require urgent care from L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine specialists if you or your child experiences:

·         Sports injuries

·         Fractures

·         Concussions

·         Wounds

·         Colds, flu, or strep throat

·         Ear or sinus infections

·         Asthma or allergies

·         A high or long-lasting fever

·         Rash or hives

·         Other illnesses or injuries

Some of the numerous urgent care services available at L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine include in-house digital X-rays, an on-site pharmacy, chiropractic therapy, acupuncture, pulmonary function tests, electrocardiogram (EKG), and much more.

What happens during urgent care evaluation?

When you arrive at L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine for an urgent care appointment, wait times are lower so you can see a provider quickly. Your provider checks your blood pressure, temperature, weight, pulse, and other vital signs.

Your urgent care specialist asks questions about your symptoms and medical history. They complete a comprehensive physical examination by checking your breathing, eyes, ears, throat, reflexes, heartbeat, abdomen, and limbs.

Your provider might recommend you undergo a nasal or throat swab, EKG, X-rays, other imaging procedures, urine tests, asthma tests, or allergy testing to diagnose your condition and create a treatment plan.

What are my urgent care treatment options?

L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine specialists tailor each urgent care treatment to your unique needs. They might recommend:

·         Antibiotics or other medications

·         Wound or fracture care

·         Topical medicines

·         An inhaler

·         Lifestyle changes

·         A cast or brace

·         Rest, ice, compression, or elevation

·         Watchful waiting

·         Vaccinations 

·         Specialist referrals

 L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine providers take a holistic, integrative approach to urgent care treatment whenever possible. They can refer out to qualified specialists nearby for complex health problems.

Don’t wait to get treated for an urgent medical problem when experts at L.A. Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine offer same-day appointments and premium care. Schedule an urgent care appointment over the phone, or walk in today!