Urgent Care Palo Alto, CA

15 clinics in Palo Alto offer Pediatric Care, making it easy for families to find child-focused urgent care. Top spots like Stanford University - Division of Emergency Medicine (5 stars) and Priya Rajagopal, MD: Urgent Care, Palo Alto Medical Foundation (5 stars) provide specialized services for kids alongside adult care. This ensures quick attention for common issues without long hospital waits.

10 clinics support Walk-In Services, ideal for immediate needs. Facilities such as Sutter Health Palo Alto Center Urgent Care (4.5 stars, 997 reviews) at 795 El Camino Real allow drop-ins for minor illnesses and injuries. Combined with pediatric options, these make Palo Alto's urgent care network versatile.

6 clinics offer X-rays for on-site diagnostics like fractures or infections. High-rated centers including Stanford-affiliated locations handle imaging efficiently, often with same-day results. Check reviews and call ahead for availability at places like Express Care – Palo Alto at 211 Quarry Rd.

Several urgent care clinics in Palo Alto accept major insurances, with Medicare covered at 2 clinics. Options like Aetna (1 clinic), Alliant Health Plans (1), Anthem (1), and Anthem Blue Cross of California (1) are available at select locations. Always call ahead to confirm coverage, as acceptance varies by facility.

Other plans include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (1 clinic), Arizona Care Network (ACN) (1), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan (1), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (1), and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (1). High-rated spots like Stanford University - Division of Emergency Medicine may participate in networks; verify directly. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 without insurance.

For uninsured patients, expect transparent pricing at walk-in clinics. Top providers like Sutter Health Palo Alto Center Urgent Care often discuss costs upfront. Contact your clinic to check specific plan acceptance and copays.

Choose Palo Alto's 5 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 3.9-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 Downtown Palo Alto, Stanford loaded with options, find one nearby via ratings and reviews to save time and money.

Also serving residents of Stanford (3 mi), Mountain View (4 mi), East Palo Alto (5 mi), Atherton (6 mi), Menlo Park (6 mi), Sunnyvale (7 mi).