Urgent Care Durham, NC

Walk-in services are available at 17 clinics in Durham, making it easy to get prompt care without an appointment. Facilities like AFC Urgent Care Southpoint (4.5 stars) and WakeMed MyCare 365 Primary & Urgent Care - Lowes Grove (4.9 stars) specialize in quick access for minor illnesses and injuries. This convenience serves the needs of busy residents seeking immediate attention.

Pediatric care is offered at 14 locations, including top-rated spots such as Pauline E. Meekins, MD, FACEP (5 stars) and AFC Urgent Care Southpoint. Families can rely on these for child-specific urgent needs. Additionally, 13 clinics provide X-rays on-site, with options like EmergeOrtho Durham | Orthopedic Clinic (4.8 stars) equipped for diagnostic imaging to speed up treatment.

These services ensure comprehensive urgent care coverage across Durham, from walk-ins to specialized diagnostics, helping patients get back to their day faster.

Many Durham urgent cares accept major insurances, with Aetna at 12 clinics, Cigna at 10, Humana at 10, Medicare at 10, and United Healthcare at 10. Top clinics like Pauline E. Meekins, MD, FACEP and WakeMed MyCare 365 often participate in these plans.

Ambetter covers 8 clinics, Blue Cross Blue Shield of NC at 8, while Duke Group Plans, Experience Health, and Gateway Health Alliance are accepted at 7 each. Check with facilities like AFC Urgent Care Southpoint for specifics.

Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services. Always call ahead to verify coverage and avoid surprises, as acceptance can vary by location.

Choose Durham's 9 urgent care clinics for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, strep throat, or X-rays for possible fractures. These provide faster service with average 3.7-star ratings and lower costs than ERs.

Head to an emergency room for severe conditions such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, heavy bleeding, stroke signs (sudden weakness or confusion), major trauma, or serious head injuries. ERs are equipped for advanced life support, but waits can be longer.

Urgent care excels for convenience—many offer walk-ins for everyday urgencies. With neighborhoods like Bragtown, South Durham, Watts-Hillandale, Tuscaloosa-Lakewood loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

Also serving residents of Chapel Hill (8 mi), Morrisville (11 mi), Carrboro (11 mi), Hillsborough (13 mi), Cary (14 mi), Creedmoor (16 mi).