Baptist Urgent Care
General Information

Baptist Urgent Care is a convenient alternative when your physician's office is closed or you can't see your doctor as soon as you would like. No appointment is necessary. You do not need to be a regular Baptist Health patient to be seen at Baptist Urgent Care. Just walk in and receive care when you need it most, for minor emergencies such as sore throats, ear infections, minor burns, or cuts.

Baptist Urgent Care offers the high-quality care you would expect from Baptist Health. Physicians and staff are specially trained in providing urgent care services.

A Baptist Urgent Care office is open every night until 9:00 and on weekends (hours vary at each location - see box at right).

What if I'm not sure whether it's a minor emergency?

Serious injuries or illnesses are best treated at a hospital-based emergency center. If you aren't sure whether it's a minor or a serious emergency, call 911.

What kinds of services are provided at Baptist Urgent Care?

We offer a full array of services and treatments for all ages - from children to adults - and have laboratory and X-ray services on-site.

Minor Illnesses Or Injuries

• Sore throats, coughs, colds and the flu
• Muscle aches and pains
• Cuts, scrapes and minor wounds
• Difficult or painful urination
• Earaches
• Minor burns
• Back strains
• Minor eye injuries, infections or irritations
• Sprains and minor fractures

Preventive Care & Screenings

• Back-to-school health screenings
• Laboratory services, including specimen collection and urinalysis
• Glucose screening
• Disease screening

In addition to the services listed above, we also specialize in a full range of occupational health services for employers and employees.

How quickly will I be seen?

Patients are generally seen within an hour, in the order of their arrival; however, staff will assess patients according to the severity of their conditions when they first arrive. Although there is no guarantee, wait times are generally shorter at Baptist Urgent Care than in a busy emergency center.

Who will care for me?

Baptist Urgent Care is staffed with experienced physicians, physician assistants and nurse practitioners. Our physicians are trained to provide both pediatric and adult urgent care services:

Carlos R. Barberis, MD
Pamela Burns, MD
Robert F. Kiely, MD
Henryk Malczak, DO

Driving Directions to the Baptist Urgent Care offices

Arlington Urgent Care Center: located on Cesery Boulevard just north of the Arlington Expressway

• West (townbound) on Arlington Expressway turn right on Cesery, office is on right
• East (beachbound) on Arlington turn left and cross over the expressway, office is on right

Lakewood Urgent Care Center: located on Powers Avenue just south of University Boulevard; the intersection of University/Powers is immediately west of University Boulevard railroad overpass and the University Blvd / Philips Highway (US 1) intersection.

• Going east on University (toward Philips (US 1) and I-95, turn right on Powers (before overpass) at the traffic signal at KFC on the corner; office is on the right about 1/10 mile
• Going west on University (coming from Philips or I-95), cross the overpass and take the left turn lane on the overpass; turn left at Powers traffic signal; office is on right about 1/10 mile
• Southbound Philips Highway (US 1) will turn right on University / north on Philips will turn left at University - then both follow the "west on University" directions immediately above.

What happens after I leave Baptist Urgent Care?

At the end of your appointment, you will be advised about all follow-up procedures and notified about any abnormal lab work or X-rays. After you leave, a complete record of your treatment may also be sent to your primary care physician, who can provide any necessary follow-up care. You may also receive a report in the mail in seven to14 days summarizing your test results.

If you need a primary care physician for follow-up care, please call our physician referral line at 904.202.CARE (2273), which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Baptist Health offers Baptist Primary Care , a network has 23 primary care offices and more than 100 physicians throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia to serve you.

What forms of insurance and payment do you accept?

Baptist Urgent Care accepts most health plans, cash, personal checks, Visa, and MasterCard. Co-payments are due at the time of service.