Urgent care is a healthcare service focused on providing immediate, non-life-threatening medical attention. Urgent care centers treat conditions such as sprains, cuts, burns, and common illnesses and offer a range of services, including diagnostic and preventive care like immunizations and physicals. With an estimated 15,000 clinics in the U.S., urgent care centers operate beyond traditional primary care office hours, offering a convenient and lower cost alternative to emergency rooms for urgent but minor health issues.

What is a walk-in clinic?

A walk-in clinic is a type of healthcare facility that provides medical care to patients without the need for an appointment. These clinics cover a range of services such as urgent care, occupational medicine, and primary care with walk-in availability. They cater to non-emergent health issues, offering a convenient option for accessible medical attention. Walk-in clinics vary from free services provided by government, charity, or foundation-operated facilities to private clinics with affordable rates, serving as a practical alternative for minor illnesses and injuries outside of traditional doctor's offices and emergency rooms.

Do urgent care centers in Carlsbad take appointments?

Historically, urgent care centers were strictly an on-demand, walk-in healthcare service. More recently, as consumer behaviors and expectations have evolved, many urgent care clinics have begun offering book ahead visits, allowing consumers to select a same-day or next-day time that works best for their schedule. Use Solv to find a Carlsbad urgent care center that offers advanced bookings (or appointments) and book online.

Are Carlsbad urgent care centers open after hours?

Yes. Most primary care doctor offices are open during routine work hours, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Conversely, most of the urgent care centers in Carlsbad are available after hours, on weekends, and many holidays. Typical urgent care hours are 8:00 am to 8:00 pm daily, although location-specific hours may vary.

How much will an urgent care visit in Carlsbad cost?

The cost of a visit to an urgent care in Carlsbad varies, with cash prices for the base visit generally ranging from $100 to $175. Additional treatments, such as lab tests, X-rays, or immunizations, can increase costs, typically between $50-150 each. If you're using insurance, expect a co-pay between $20 and $50, depending on your plan and whether the clinic is in-network. Prices differ based on location, so it's best to check directly with the urgent care center and your insurance provider for accurate cost estimates.

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AFC Urgent Care, Mira Mesa

AFC Urgent Care

Open until 6:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Tue 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
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Thu 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
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6136 Lake Murray Blvd, La Mesa, CA 919426136 Lake Murray Blvd

5.0(1 reviews)

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AFC Urgent Care, Ladera-Ranch

AFC Urgent Care

27522 Antonio Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 9269427522 Antonio Pkwy

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East County Employment Services, Occ Med

East County Employment Services

Open until 2:30 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

1625 E Main St, El Cajon, CA 920211625 E Main St

4.31(2.3k reviews)

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Was A great service I was in and out. I had made an appointment and took me 11 min to be in and out with a drug test screening

Carlsbad Urgent Care

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

2804 Roosevelt St, Carlsbad, CA 920082804 Roosevelt St

4.0(93 reviews)

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Scripps Medical Center Jefferson Urgent Care

2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 920542205 Vista Way

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WorkPartners Occupational Health Specialists

Open until 2:00 pm

Mon 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

3156 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 920563156 Vista Way

3.21(13 reviews)

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This is a wonderful place I came to this place by accident and found that the staff to be so helpful kind and courteous,they make you feel welcome and go out of their way to point you in the right direction! I have been to many medical offices and I have never come across one that I would want to write a review on but my whole experience here was excellent and I can honestly say in my opinion the cleanliness and the staff do exceed by far any medical facility I have visited thus far and the price for the visit was much less than I expected ! Thank you so much for your kindness and compassion, I appreciate it so much!

Urgent Care 3D

Open until 5:00 pm

Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

6010 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad, CA 920116010 Hidden Valley Rd

4.03(68 reviews)

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More people need to know that this Urgent Care on Hidden Valley Road corner is here and open, too. (Put the folding sign daily on Palomar sidewalk--not only in the big parking lot. I wish I had found this urgent care in 2019--when I got Covid 19 at the airport and also 2 years later after a bike event. The ERs in this area are poor. At this urgent care, I received timely care from an experienced doctor who gives his all, a friendly, attentive and mask-wearing reception team, and also about a week later, a follow-up phone call to ask how I was doing. I learned from this Urg Care that the antibiotic Amoxycillin really makes me extra sleepy. For me, the label should say more than "do not drive". For my sore throat, I take Amoxycillin with food and prepared to sleep 10 hours. There is an urgent care about 2 blocks from me--an unreliable, inconsistent one. I am thankful to have discovered the one at corner of Palomar Airport Road and Hidden Valley Road.