What is urgent care?
Fairview Urgent Care is a convenient alternative when your regular clinic is closed or you can't see your doctor as soon as you would like. Fairview Urgent Care is for non-emergency problems such as sore throats, ear infections, minor burns, or cuts and bruises.

If possible, you should call your own doctor before seeking treatment. Your doctor knows your medical history and can guide you to the most appropriate place for care and can provide follow-up care after an urgent care visit.

Fairview Urgent Care is open days, nights and weekends. You do not need to be a regular Fairview patient. No appointment is necessary. Just walk in and receive care when you need it most.

Who will care for me?
Fairview Urgent Care is staffed with experienced physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Each urgent care is equipped with laboratory and diagnostic X-ray services. On-site pharmacy services are also available at most locations.

How long will I have to wait?
Urgent care patients are generally treated on a first-come, first-served basis. While every attempt is made to see you as quickly as possible, wait times are based on the number of people seeking care as well as the seriousness of their condition.

What if I’m not sure where to go?
Whether we're open or not, you can always call Fairview Urgent Care for advice. Just dial any urgent care phone number (except Southdale) and choose the option to talk to a nurse. A nurse is available 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week to answer your questions and help direct you to the appropriate place for care. They can also help you find the Fairview Urgent Care closest to you and tell the staff that you are coming.

What happens after I leave urgent care?
You will be advised about all follow-up procedures and notified about any abnormal lab work or X-rays. A complete record of your treatment may also be sent to your primary care physician, who can provide any necessary follow-up care.

What forms of insurance and payment do you accept?
Fairview Urgent Care accepts most health plans, cash, personal checks, Visa‚ and MasterCard.

When should I go to the emergency room?
Urgent care is not a substitute for emergency care. You should use a hospital's emergency department for very serious or life-threatening problems. If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, don't wait! Call 911 or get to your nearest hospital emergency room:

• Chest pain
• Severe abdominal pain
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Sudden dizziness, weakness or loss of coordination or balance
• Sudden blurred vision
• Numbness in the face, arm or leg
• Sudden, severe headache
• Deep cuts or bleeding that won’t stop
• Coughing up or vomiting blood
• Severe burns
• Seizures