Urgent Care

Get same-day urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries seven days a week, for both adults and kids.

Urgent Care

Get same-day urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries seven days a week, for both adults and kids.

Same-day urgent care

Get convenient access to exceptional care in-person care at one of our UW Medicine urgent care clinics. New patients and kids over 2 months of age are welcome. If you have an infant under 2 months of age, please contact your child’s primary care provider directly.

Hours of operation

  • Open seven days a week
  • Monday – Friday: 10 am – 8 pm
  • Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Walk-in patients: We accept walk-in patients starting 15 minutes before opening and up until closing time.

See all holiday and winter weather schedules »

How to get in line

  • Once the clinics are open, select the Get in Line button at your desired location.
  • Choose your expected arrival time.
  • Follow the directions to complete your information.

Additional information to know:

  • Patients with the most urgent needs are seen first.
  • Wait times are estimates and may change.
  • If you arrive late after using the Get in Line option, you may lose your spot in line.
  • Clinics may temporarily stop accepting walk-in patients if patient volumes are high.
  • Onsite lab and X-ray availability may vary. If in-clinic labs or X-rays are not available, we are able to offer you other convenient solutions.

Find an urgent care clinic

When the clinics are open, get in line before you arrive. This isn’t an appointment or a set time, but it lets us know you’re on your way and may help shorten your wait.

When should I go to urgent care?

UW Medicine Urgent Care treats the following non-life-threatening problems:

  • Allergies 
  • Cough or upper respiratory symptoms (including symptoms of RSV and flu)
  • Ear or sinus pain
  • Fever
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Pink eyes, styes 
  • Sexually transmitted infection screening & treatment 
  • Skin concerns: rashes, insect bites, small cuts or burns 
  • Sprains, strains, minor fractures 
  • Stomach problems: nausea, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn
  • Urinary discomfort
  • Wheezing, mild asthma attacks
  • Work injury (opening of L&I claim)

When should I seek emergency care?

Call 911 immediately if you fear that you have a serious, life-threatening illness or injury, such as stroke, heart attack, uncontrollable bleeding or head injury with loss of consciousness. ERs are open 24/7, every day of the year. You should seek care in an emergency room if you have the following:

  • Chest pain or pressure
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe burns, pain or head trauma
  • Sudden loss of vision
  • Broken bones with bone exposed

Still have questions?

See our symptom-based guide to help you decide where to go for care at UW Medicine.

Is my insurance accepted?

UW Medicine accepts most major insurance plans offered by health insurance companies. All patients should verify their insurance coverage before completing a visit. For more information, view the health insurance plans UW Medicine accepts.

Learn more about billing and insurance »

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