Urgent Care Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg urgent care clinics provide essential services for quick needs. 8 clinics offer Pediatric Care, ideal for children's illnesses, while another 8 clinics support Walk-In Services for no-appointment visits. Top spots like First Medical Associates (4.8 stars) combine pediatric and walk-in options.

X-rays are available at 7 clinics, helping diagnose fractures or infections on-site without ER trips. Facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center (4.7 stars) often include imaging alongside walk-ins. These services cover common urgent issues efficiently across the city's 20 locations.

Whether needing pediatric checks or X-rays, patients appreciate the convenience. Walk-in availability at 8 clinics ensures flexibility, especially in busy areas like Kentlands.

Many Gaithersburg urgent cares accept major insurances: Aetna at 5 clinics, Cigna at 4, Kaiser Permanente at 4, and Maryland Physicians Care at 4. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250; call ahead to confirm coverage and costs.

First Health, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Tricare, and United Healthcare are accepted at 3 clinics each. High-rated spots like Ariel Capili M.D. | Kaiser Permanente often work with these plans.

CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield covers 2 clinics. Always verify acceptance directly, as networks vary, to avoid surprises.

Use Gaithersburg's 20 urgent care clinics for non-life-threatening issues like minor injuries, flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, or minor burns. These offer shorter wait times than ERs, with average 4.0 ratings for efficient care.

Head to the ER for emergencies: chest pain, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or severe head injuries. Urgent care isn't equipped for these critical cases.

With options like Kaiser Permanente Gaithersburg Medical Center nearby, urgent care saves time and money for everyday urgencies while ERs handle true crises.

Also serving residents of Montgomery Village (3 mi), Germantown (4 mi), Rockville (5 mi), Potomac (8 mi), Olney (8 mi), Aspen Hill (8 mi).