Urgent Care Fairbanks, AK

Four clinics in Fairbanks offer Pediatric Care, making it easier for parents to get quick treatment for kids' illnesses and injuries. Top options include Alpine Medical Group-North (4.9 stars) and Alpine Medical Group-South (5 stars), both equipped for family needs. Three clinics provide X-rays on-site for diagnosing fractures or infections without delay.

Walk-in services are available at 2 clinics, ideal for those needing immediate attention without appointments. Facilities like Steese Immediate Care (4.6 stars) support these walk-ins alongside standard urgent care visits. Overall, these services cover common needs from colds to minor injuries across the city's 8 locations.

Many Fairbanks urgent care clinics accept major insurances, with Aetna covering 5 locations and Cigna at 4 clinics, offering broad access for residents. EBMS, Premera, and Premera Blue Cross are each accepted at 2 clinics. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250, depending on services—always call ahead to confirm coverage and copays.

For specialized plans, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Beech Street, ChampVA, CHAMPVA, and Delta Dental are accepted at 1 clinic each. Verify with your provider, as Alpine Medical Group-North and others list multiple options. This flexibility helps minimize out-of-pocket costs during urgent visits.

Choose urgent care in Fairbanks for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, or minor burns—the city's 8 clinics offer shorter wait times than ERs. Top spots like Alpine Medical Group-South handle these efficiently with high ratings.

Head to the emergency room for severe conditions such as chest pain, heavy bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or serious head injuries. Fairbanks Memorial Hospital's ER at 1650 Cowles St is equipped for these crises, but urgent care saves time and money for lesser needs.

With average 4.2-star ratings across clinics, urgent care provides fast, affordable care—call ahead or walk in for minor issues to get back to your day quickly.

Serving Fairbanks and surrounding areas.