Urgent Care Rochester, NY

Across Rochester's 16 urgent care clinics, 12 provide pediatric care, ensuring families have reliable options for children's health needs. Similarly, 12 clinics offer walk-in services, allowing patients to receive treatment without appointments for issues like colds, minor injuries, or allergies. Highly rated spots such as West End Pediatric Urgent Care (4.8 stars) and UR Medicine ENT (5 stars) exemplify this accessibility.

Diagnostic capabilities are strong too, with 8 clinics equipped for X-rays to handle fractures, infections, or other conditions requiring imaging. Facilities like St Joseph's Neighborhood Center (4.6 stars) integrate these services efficiently, supporting faster recovery times for Rochester residents.

Several Rochester urgent care clinics accept Medicare at 4 locations and Medicaid at 3 clinics, offering affordable options for eligible patients. Molina Healthcare is covered by 2 clinics, helping streamline visits for those insured under this plan.

Specialized coverages include 1199 SEIU National Benefit Fund (1 clinic), 21st Century Insurance (1), AARP Healthcare Options (UHC) (1), and various Aetna plans like Aetna, AETNA Medical, and AETNA Medicare (1 each). One clinic welcomes all insurances.

For uninsured patients, self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services. Always call ahead to verify coverage and avoid surprises.

Choose urgent care in Rochester for non-life-threatening issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or basic X-rays. With 16 clinics available and generally shorter wait times than ERs, places like West End Pediatric Urgent Care handle these efficiently. Save time and money for moderate needs.

Head to the emergency room for severe conditions such as chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, stroke symptoms, major trauma, or serious head injuries. Rochester's ERs at sites like Strong Memorial Hospital are equipped for critical care, but expect longer waits.

Urgent care's average 3.1-star rating reflects reliable service for everyday urgencies, while ERs focus on emergencies. Assess symptoms quickly: if in doubt for severe issues, go to ER; otherwise, Rochester's 16 urgent cares are ideal.

Also serving residents of Henrietta (8 mi), Monroe (10 mi), Spencerport (10 mi), Webster (10 mi), Chili (10 mi), Victor (17 mi).