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Urgent Care La Mesa, CA

La Mesa has 41 Urgent Care clinics serving 61,040 residents, with an average rating of 4.2 stars from over 21K patient reviews. Top-rated facilities include Dr. Sinikka Green, MD (⭐ 5, 5,000 reviews), Julia Rae Strother, MD | Kaiser Permanente (⭐ 5, 5,000 reviews), Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group (⭐ 4.9, 1,567 reviews). 12 clinics offer Pediatric Services for families with children.

Whether you're dealing with a sudden illness, minor injury, or need same-day care, La Mesa's Urgent Care centers provide walk-in services across neighborhoods like **Grossmont**, **Fletcher Hills**, **Rancho San Diego**, **Lake Murray**—no appointment necessary.

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🏆 Top Rated #1

5.0Dr. Sinikka Green, MD

5,000 reviews

📍 5565 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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🏆 Top Rated #2

5.0Julia Rae Strother, MD | Kaiser Permanente

5,000 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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4.9Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group

1,567 reviews

📍 5565 Grossmont Center Dr #256, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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4.4Marque Urgent Care

1,161 reviews

📍 6136 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray🚶 Walk-In
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4.8ENT Associates of San Diego

844 reviews

📍 5565 Grossmont Center Dr Building 3, 101 & 154, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric
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3.9Concentra Urgent Care

835 reviews

📍 7862 El Cajon Blvd Ste. 1, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLa Mesa Village

🏥 X-Ray🚶 Walk-In
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5.0Joy Hechanova Pineda, MD | Kaiser Permanente

501 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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5.0Ward Zhenhua Han, MD | Kaiser Permanente

501 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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5.0Dr. Christy L. Walter, DO

501 reviews

📍 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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5.0Steven Eric Horowitz, DO | Kaiser Permanente

501 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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5.0Dr. Ellen S. Steinsapir, MD

501 reviews

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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4.9Grossmont Surgery Center

496 reviews

📍 8881 Fletcher Pkwy UNIT 100, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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5.0San Diego Aesthetics and Med Spa

372 reviews

📍 5464 Baltimore Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLa Mesa Village

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5.0Lynn L. Ji, MD | Kaiser Permanente

305 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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4.0Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

357 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray🚶 Walk-In
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5.0Susette Var, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

261 reviews

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr Floor 2, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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4.3Sharp Grossmont Express Care

275 reviews

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr Suite 602B, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

🚶 Walk-In
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4.6CareMD La Mesa

240 reviews

📍 5565 Grossmont Center Dr Building 3, Suite 444, La Mesa, CA 91941, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray🚶 Walk-In
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4.8Vinh Nguyen, MD - Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

188 reviews

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr Floor 4, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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4.3Grossmont - Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns

152 reviews

📍 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric
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5.0Auxo - Modern Men and Women’s Health Clinic

110 reviews

📍 8881 Fletcher Pkwy #250, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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5.0Alyssa Brooke-delpizzo Crowers, MD | Kaiser Permanente

101 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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5.0Robert Ryan Torres Casten, MD | Kaiser Permanente

101 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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5.0Christine Linh Cao, DO | Kaiser Permanente

101 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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4.8Bare Skin Beauty Med Spa

76 reviews

📍 3835 Avocado Blvd Suite 210, La Mesa, CA 91941, United StatesMount Helix

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4.0Kaiser Permanente Rancho San Diego Medical Offices

74 reviews

📍 3875 Avocado Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941, United StatesMount Helix

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3.3La Mesa Pediatrics

62 reviews

📍 8881 Fletcher Pkwy #205, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric🚶 Walk-In
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3.6Scripps Clinic Rancho San Diego - Calle Verde

56 reviews

📍 10862 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941, United StatesMount Helix

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray🚶 Walk-In
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2.2Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa

75 reviews

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray
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4.3Rady Children's La Mesa Urgent Care

25 reviews

📍 5565 Grossmont Center Dr Building 2, Suite 2, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric🚶 Walk-In
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1.0Eamon Carrigan Keleher, MD | Kaiser Permanente

101 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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3.0Urgent Care | Kaiser Permanente La Mesa Medical Offices

32 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray🚶 Walk-In
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3.2Scripps HealthExpress Rancho San Diego

17 reviews

📍 10862 Calle Verde, La Mesa, CA 91941, United StatesMount Helix

👶 Pediatric🚶 Walk-In
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5.0Hooman Tahmooreszadeh, MD | Kaiser Permanente

6 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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2.4SharpCare Grossmont - not an urgent care

9 reviews

📍 8851 Center Dr #500, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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3.3Grossmont Medical Plaza

6 reviews

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

🚶 Walk-In
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3.0Grossmont Medical Terrace

6 reviews

📍 8860 Center Dr Suite 220, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

🚶 Walk-In
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3.0Michael D. Cecilio, MD | Kaiser Permanente

2 reviews

📍 8080 Parkway Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesLake Murray

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3.0Dr. James Elia

2 reviews

📍 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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Dr. Linda Liu

📍 5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

👶 Pediatric🏥 X-Ray
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Dr. Eugene Lenard, DO

📍 5525 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942, United StatesGrossmont

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La Mesa Urgent Care Services

La Mesa urgent care clinics prioritize quick access, with 12 offering Pediatric Care for children’s illnesses and injuries. Another 12 clinics provide Walk-In Services, allowing same-day visits without appointments at places like Marque Urgent Care (4.4 stars) on Lake Murray Blvd and Sharp Grossmont Express Care. These options ensure families and adults can get prompt treatment for common needs.

X-rays are available at 8 clinics, supporting on-site diagnostics for fractures, infections, or sprains. Facilities such as CareMD La Mesa (4.6 stars) and ENT Associates of San Diego (4.8 stars) combine these services with high patient ratings. Grossmont Orthopaedic Medical Group (4.9 stars) excels in imaging and orthopedic urgent needs, making it a go-to for injury assessments.

Overall, these services cover a range of urgent issues efficiently across La Mesa’s 41 clinics, with top-rated spots like Dr. Sinikka Green, MD leading in patient satisfaction for walk-ins and pediatric support.

Pediatric Urgent Care in La Mesa

La Mesa has 12 clinics offering pediatric urgent care for children's illnesses and injuries.

Insurance & Cost Information

Kaiser Permanente is widely accepted at 11 clinics, including multiple providers at 8080 Parkway Dr like Julia Rae Strother, MD and Joy Hechanova Pineda, MD. Medicare covers 10 locations, while Medi-Cal is at 9 sites, making care accessible for seniors and low-income residents. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250; call ahead to confirm coverage and copays.

Senior Advantage plans work at 6 clinics, Aetna at 5, and Medi-Cal Managed Care at another 5. Options like Sharp Rees-Stealy La Mesa and Grossmont clinics often participate. Health Net, HMO, UnitedHealthcare (each 4 clinics), and Cigna (3) provide further choices—verify with your provider for seamless visits.

Most La Mesa urgent cares accept major insurances, but policies vary by location. Facilities like Concentra Urgent Care and Scripps HealthExpress advise phoning to check real-time acceptance and avoid unexpected costs in the $100-250 self-pay range.

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When to Visit Urgent Care vs Emergency Room

Choose La Mesa’s 41 urgent care clinics for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or X-rays. These provide faster service with average wait times shorter than ERs, at spots like Dr. Sinikka Green, MD or Marque Urgent Care. Save time and money for everyday urgent needs.

Head to the emergency room for severe conditions: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or serious head injuries. Grossmont Hospital nearby handles true emergencies, but urgent care covers 90% of visits efficiently with 4.2 average ratings across thousands of reviews.

La Mesa urgent cares excel for convenience—walk-ins for minor injuries without the ER hassle. With high-rated options like Grossmont Orthopaedic (4.9 stars), get treated quickly and return home same day for most cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many urgent care clinics are in La Mesa, CA?

La Mesa has 41 urgent care clinics serving 61,040 residents.

Are there pediatric urgent care options in La Mesa?

Yes, 12 clinics offer pediatric care, including Rady Children's La Mesa Urgent Care (4.3 stars) and CareMD La Mesa (4.6 stars) for kids' fevers, injuries, and infections.

What services are available at La Mesa urgent cares?

12 clinics provide Pediatric Care and Walk-In Services; 8 offer X-rays. Top facilities like Marque Urgent Care and ENT Associates handle diagnostics and minor treatments.

Which insurances are accepted?

Kaiser Permanente (11 clinics), Medicare (10), Medi-Cal (9), Aetna (5), UnitedHealthcare (4). Self-pay $100-250; call to verify.

What are typical wait times at La Mesa urgent care?

Wait times vary by clinic and time, often 15-45 minutes for walk-ins. High-rated spots like Dr. Sinikka Green (5 stars) report efficient service—call ahead.

Nearby Cities

Also serving residents of Lemon Grove (3 mi), El Cajon (4 mi), Spring Valley (4 mi), Santee (6 mi), San Diego (7 mi), Bonita (8 mi).