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 urgent care in Palo Alto for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, X-rays, or minor burns. With 27 clinics averaging shorter wait times, places like Priya Rajagopal, MD at 795 El Camino Real handle these efficiently. Save ER trips for true emergencies.

Head to the ER for severe conditions: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, major trauma, stroke symptoms, or serious head injuries. Palo Alto's urgent cares, including 10 walk-in spots, focus on non-life-threatening care to get you in and out faster.

Urgent care offers convenience with average 3.7-star ratings across 8,717 reviews. Use top options like Stanford University - Division of Emergency Medicine for reliable service. If symptoms worsen, seek ER care immediately.

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).