Urgent Care Services
Throughout the United States, urgent care centers have been rapidly expanding due to their accommodations of lower visit costs and shorter wait times compared to ER visits. At Perlman Clinic, we understand that many of our patients would like to obtain the medical services that they need as quickly as possible, and by coming to our offices, they can avoid the multi-hour wait times of emergency rooms.
When to go the Emergency Room
If you are experiencing a life-threatening injury or illness, please call 911 immediately or head straight to the emergency room. We’ve listed a few of the most common injuries & illnesses that require a visit to the ER below:
- A hard time breathing
- Severe diarrhea or vomiting
- Head injury with passing out, fainting, or confusion
- An onset of dizziness, vision changes, or weakness
- Pain or pressure in the chest
- Bleeding that can’t be controlled
- Vomiting or coughing up blood
- Severe burn
What We Treat: Minor Injuries & Illnesses
If your injury or illness is not life-threatening, many minor medical events can be treated at an urgent care facility like Perlman Clinic, where we provide shorter wait times and lower costs than the ER alternative.
Example of what we treat:
- Respiratory infections
- Sinus infections
- Sports injuries
- Sprains (Injuries to tendons like Mallet’s finger)
- Strep throat
- Urinary tract infections
How It Works
Perlman Clinic provides consultations and treatment for a wide range of minor injuries. We provide fast, premium, and affordable care to our patients, both through appointments & walk-ins. If your injury is serious, follow-ups for further treatment or referrals to specialists are scheduled.
When you need medical attention as soon as possible, Perlman Clinic has numerous convenient locations and offers walk-in service so you can always fit superb healthcare into your schedule. Just make sure to bring a valid form of identification, your insurance card (not required), and a method of payment. Although we can generally attend to you if you arrive without an appointment, we always prefer that our patients schedule with us ahead of time to be certain we can fit you in.
We look forward to seeing you at one of our locations in the San Diego area!
The Cost of Your Visit
Perlman Clinic accepts most major insurances and we offer self-payments with the range of the visit cost depending on the complexity of the patient’s medical problem. At the time of your visit, we will collect your co-pay and then bill your insurance for the remainder of the charge.
Although we may be able to see you if you arrive without an appointment, we always prefer you schedule ahead of time to be certain we can fit you in. Please call us at (858) 554 1212 or email [email protected] if you have any questions. Schedule an appointment or contact us today!