Urgent Care Charleston, SC

Charleston's 21 urgent care clinics provide essential services tailored to common needs. 11 clinics offer Pediatric Care, making it easy for parents to get quick treatment for kids. For diagnostic needs, 7 clinics provide X-rays, such as Roper St. Francis Health Services Center (4.9 stars) and Novant Health Urgent Care – Charleston West (4.6 stars).

6 clinics specialize in Walk-In Services, allowing no-appointment visits for convenience. Facilities like Renew Medical IV Hydration and Wellness (5 stars) and Access Healthcare (4.6 stars) stand out for their high ratings and broad offerings. These services cover minor illnesses, injuries, and preventive care without the long waits of emergency rooms.

Whether you need imaging, pediatric attention, or immediate walk-in care, Charleston's options ensure accessible treatment across neighborhoods like West Ashley and Downtown.

Many Charleston urgent care clinics accept major insurances, with Cigna at 4 locations, Aetna at 3, and Medcost, Medicare, and Tricare each at 3. Ambetter, Clover Health, Coventry, First Health, and Humana are available at 2 clinics each. Always call ahead to confirm coverage for your specific plan.

Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services like exams or X-rays. High-rated spots like Novant Health Urgent Care – Charleston West accept multiple plans, reducing out-of-pocket costs. Verify with the clinic to avoid surprises.

For military families, Tricare coverage at 3 clinics provides reliable access. Medicare patients have options too, ensuring broad affordability across Charleston's 21 facilities.

Choose urgent care in Charleston for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or X-rays. With 21 clinics averaging 3.8 stars, expect shorter wait times than ERs—often under an hour. Top spots like Roper Hospital (4.4 stars) handle these efficiently.

Head to the ER for emergencies: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Charleston's urgent cares focus on quick, cost-effective care for the rest, saving ERs for critical cases.

Minor injuries and illnesses? Urgent care's your best bet—faster and cheaper. Use the 11 pediatric options for kids' needs like fevers or sports injuries.

Also serving residents of Mt Pleasant (6 mi), James Island (6 mi), North Charleston (9 mi), Johns Island (9 mi), Goose Creek (12 mi), Summerville (18 mi).