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Urgent Care Services

A Service of the Montefiore Medical Group


When you just can't wait to feel better.

When you need more than a first aid kit but less than an emergency room, Montefiore Urgent Care provides high quality care for non-life threatening illness or injuries. Co-located at the Bronx East Montefiore Medical Group practice at 2300 Westchester Avenue in the Bronx, Montefiore Urgent Care is open 7 days a week, including most holidays to provide prompt, medical attention.

Hours are Monday - Friday from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday and most holidays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Montefiore Urgent Care provides medical care when your primary doctor is unavailable. We offer walk-in medical treatment with a wide range of on-site services like x-rays, EKG and laboratory tests.

Typical illness or injuries treated at Montefiore Urgent Care include:

  • Allergy and asthma
  • Bladder and urinary symptoms
  • Coughs, colds and flu
  • Ear and eye problems
  • Muscle aches and pains
  • Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting
  • Pain - back, pelvic, stomach
  • Skin rashes, bruises & bites
  • Sprains and strains
  • Strep and sore throat
  • Upper respiratory infections

 

Who will provide your care?

Montefiore Urgent Care is staffed by skilled health professionals, including board certified physicians, nurses and other support personnel. You will receive the highest quality care in a comfortable, caring environment.

Key features

  • Well-designed patient exam rooms
  • State-of-the-art equipment
  • Comfortable waiting area
  • On-site x-ray and EKG
  • Laboratory and diagnostic testing
  • Ample, secure parking


When to contact your primary care doctor

You should contact your regular physician for annual physicals, insurance referrals, medication refills, back-to-work clearance or other routine health matters. We recommend that you follow up with your primary care provider on all services you receive through Urgent Care. 


When to go to the emergency room

For serious or life threatening situations, or if you are unsure of where to seek services, call 911 or go to the hospital emergency department.

Typical illness and injuries that should be treated in the emergency room include:

  • Coughing up or vomiting blood
  • Fractured or broken bones
  • Major injury or burns
  • Poisoning, call Poison Control (800) 222-1222
  • Severe shortness of breath
  • Signs of heart attack, including chest pain
  • Signs of stroke, such as blurred vision, slurred speech
  • Suicidal or homicidal feelings
  • Uncontrolled pain or bleeding

 

Montefiore Urgent Care
2300 Westchester Avenue   
Bronx, New York 
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718-409-8888

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Vanessa Weldon, RN


Montefiore Home Care


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