Urgent Care Buffalo, NY

Buffalo's 10 urgent care clinics provide essential services for quick treatment. 5 clinics offer X-rays, making on-site imaging convenient for diagnosing fractures, infections, or other issues without a trip to the ER. Walk-in patients appreciate the 4 clinics with Walk-In Services, allowing same-day visits for colds, allergies, or minor injuries.

Families can access 4 clinics offering Pediatric Care, including top-rated spots like PULSE Occupational Medicine (4.5 stars) and Lighthouse Free Medical Clinic (4.2 stars). These facilities handle common needs like fevers, earaches, and cuts. High-review centers such as Western New York Immediate Care - Buffalo (4 stars, 1,260 reviews) and Care Medical Practice (4.3 stars) often provide these services, ensuring fast, reliable care across the city.

With services like X-rays at half the clinics and walk-ins widely available, Buffalo residents have accessible options. Check specific locations like Evergreen Health - Bailey Avenue (5 stars) for availability before heading out.

Many Buffalo urgent care clinics accept Medicare at 4 locations, making it a reliable option for seniors. Medicaid is covered by 2 clinics, while plans like Blue Cross Blue Shield, Fidelis Care, Highmark, Independent Health, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part B, TRICARE, and Univera Healthcare are each accepted at 1 clinic. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services.

Top-rated clinics like Care Medical Practice (4.3 stars) and Western New York Immediate Care - Buffalo (4 stars) often verify insurance quickly. Families using pediatric services at PULSE Occupational Medicine should check coverage for child visits.

Call ahead to any of Buffalo's 10 clinics to confirm your plan, as acceptance varies. This ensures smooth billing and avoids surprises, especially for walk-ins or X-rays.

Choose urgent care in Buffalo for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, or minor burns. With 10 clinics averaging 3.8 stars and shorter wait times than ERs, places like Western New York Immediate Care - Buffalo handle these efficiently. Save time and money for non-life-threatening conditions.

Head to the ER for emergencies such as chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Buffalo's urgent cares focus on convenience, but true crises require hospital-level intervention.

Knowing the difference helps Buffalo residents get the right care fast. For example, a sprained ankle fits urgent care's walk-in services at 4 clinics, while chest pain does not. Always err on the side of caution if unsure.

Also serving residents of Kenmore (4 mi), Amherst (7 mi), Depew (7 mi), Williamsville (7 mi), Tonawanda (8 mi), Lancaster (9 mi).