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Urgent care alternative

An online alternative to urgent care for common concerns

For simple problems that do not need an exam room, QuickVisitMD offers focused online physician review with no waiting room, no commute, and no insurance paperwork.

What to know

Not everything needs a waiting room

Urgent care centers handle a wide range of problems, including ones that need hands-on exams, X-rays, or lab tests. But for focused, common concerns that a physician can review online, you may not need to sit in a waiting room at all.

Have ready

  • Your main concern and how long symptoms have been present
  • Current medications and allergies
  • Photos of visible symptoms
  • Pharmacy information if you think medication may be needed

May be a good fit

  • Simple, common concerns like UTI symptoms, cold or sinus symptoms, allergies, rashes, pink eye, cold sores, or similar issues
  • Situations where you want a physician review but a physical exam is not necessary
  • Adults in Virginia or West Virginia who prefer to handle care from home
  • Self-pay patients who want to avoid insurance copays or surprise billing

Not the right setting

  • Anything that needs a physical exam, stitches, splinting, or in-person testing
  • Injuries, lacerations, sprains, or fractures
  • Problems that need lab work, imaging, or IV fluids
  • Emergency symptoms — chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, confusion

Is this the same as urgent care?

No. QuickVisitMD is a focused online physician service for common concerns that do not require a hands-on exam. If your problem needs in-person care, the physician will tell you.

What if my problem turns out to need urgent care?

The intake screens for fit, and the physician can redirect you to an urgent care or ER if in-person evaluation is safer for your situation.

Is it faster than urgent care?

You choose a response window before payment. There is no waiting room, but response time depends on the window you select and posted service hours.