Urgent Care

Urgent Care located in Winston Salem, NC

Urgent Care services offered in Winston Salem, NC

Trent Dietsche, DO, and the team at Doctor’s Own Urgent Care in Winston Salem, North Carolina, can meet your immediate healthcare needs that aren’t life-threatening emergencies. From routine physicals to on-site X-rays and ultrasounds, the Doctor’s Own Urgent Care team has you covered. They offer same-day and walk-in visits to ensure you receive the quality care you need at a moment’s notice. Schedule an urgent care appointment by calling the office or requesting an appointment online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.

What is urgent care?

Urgent care at Doctor’s Own Urgent Care includes immediate medical evaluation and treatment when time is of the essence. It’s an excellent option if you have an urgent health need that’s not life-threatening. Doctor’s Own Urgent Care offers same-day and walk-in appointments for added convenience.

If you or a loved one experiences a life-threatening emergency, head to your nearest emergency room or call 911.

Why might I need urgent care?

Urgent care is often your best option if you or your children experience:

High fever
A sore throat
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
A sexually transmitted disease (STD)
Colds, flu, or COVID-19
Allergies
Asthma
Wounds, fractures, or other injuries
Changing moles or other skin lesions
An irregular heartbeat

At the first sign of new, unusual, or unpleasant symptoms, check in with the Doctor’s Own Urgent Care team for immediate medical evaluation. The team also offers physicals of all kinds, including sports and DOT physicals.

What happens during urgent care appointments?

When you arrive at Doctor’s Own Urgent Care for a same-day, next-day, or walk-in visit, professional staff members greet you. They check your pulse, temperature, weight, blood pressure, and other vital signs and review your medical history.

Your urgent care specialist completes a physical exam to evaluate your breathing, throat, eyes, ears, abdomen, and more. They might recommend you undergo a tissue swab, urine test, blood test, electrocardiogram (EKG), allergy testing, asthma tests, STD testing, ultrasound, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.

What are my urgent care treatment options?

If you’re in the grips of an illness or injury, or you’re at risk of developing a medical problem, your Doctor’s Own Urgent Care provider might recommend one of the following treatments:

Rest and fluids
Ice, elevation, or compression
Bracing
Over-the-counter medicines
Prescription medicines
Dietary supplements
Wound or fracture care
Asthma or allergy treatment
Immunizations
Further diagnostic testing

Your urgent care provider can refer you to highly-trained specialists when needed.

If you or a loved one experiences new or unusual symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, schedule an urgent care appointment with Doctor’s Own Urgent Care by phone or request one online today. Walk-ins are also welcome.