Urgent Care

Urgent care is a convenient and cost-effective alternative to an emergency room (ER) if you have a non-life-threatening illness or injury. The providers at Ocean Urgent Care in Lawndale, California, bridge the gap between primary and emergency care. With Spanish-speaking staff and doctors on-site on weekdays and weekends, Ocean Urgent Care can care for all patients ages four and up. Call the clinic today or schedule an appointment online to learn more.

What is urgent care?

Urgent care clinics provide responsive treatment for people with non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries that demand immediate attention. Unlike primary care offices, urgent care facilities have diagnostic labs and other important testing services to identify and treat these conditions. 

By performing a wide range of procedures under one roof, Ocean Urgent Care offers patients a faster, affordable alternative to emergency care.

What health concerns can urgent care address?

Urgent care providers can diagnose and treat a wide range of health concerns on-site, such as:

• Lacerations
• Abscesses
• COVID-19
• Influenza (flu)
• Strep throat
• Bronchitis
• Pneumonia
• Allergies
• Asthma
• Minor fractures
• Sprains and strains
• Ingrown toenails
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

With in-house lab work, imaging scans, abscess drainage, and suturing, urgent care providers have access to diagnostic equipment and treatments that most primary care clinics don’t.  

When should I visit urgent care?

The providers at Ocean Urgent Care encourage you to visit the clinic for illnesses and injuries that can’t wait for a routine doctor’s appointment. Signs you need urgent care over primary care include:

• Fever
• Persistent cough
• Sore throat
• White spots in the back of your throat
• Unexplained swelling
• Cuts that require stitches
• Minor fractures
• Painful urination

Contact Ocean Urgent Care for guidance and support if you’re unsure whether you need urgent care.

When should I choose the emergency room over urgent care?

Emergency centers have the technology, equipment, and on-site staff to address life-threatening health concerns, such as:

• Head injuries
• Stroke
• Bleeding that won’t stop
• Sudden confusion
• Severe fractures
• Deep wounds
• Heart attack
• Slurred speech
• Fever with a rash

Pregnant women who experience vaginal bleeding should also visit their nearest emergency room to address potential complications. 

What can I expect from an urgent care visit?

You don’t need an appointment for an urgent care visit. Simply walk into the clinic and speak with the front staff. Ocean Urgent Care offers extended hours on weekdays and is open on weekends to ensure they meet every patient’s needs. You may need to show your insurance card and fill out paperwork before the staff walks you to an exam room.

Call Ocean Urgent Care today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about urgent care.