Urgent Care
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Paul D. Orr, MD
Family Practice located in Claremont, CA
When you’re affected by flu season or sustain a minor injury, the last thing you want to do is sit in a crowded waiting room for hours. That’s why Dr. Paul Orr makes space in his schedule for urgent care appointments so you can see your regular doctor in a familiar setting. If you’re looking for an urgent care practice in Claremont, California, reach out to Paul D. Orr, M.D. online or over the phone for an appointment.
Urgent Care Q & A
When should I go to urgent care?
If you have a non-life-threatening medical issue that needs prompt attention, you should head to urgent care. Dr. Orr leaves room in his schedule to handle these pressing issues.
You might need urgent care for:
- Urinary tract infection
- Strep throat
- Skin rashes
- Cold and flu
- Fever
- Sprains and strains
- Minor cuts and burns
- Asthma
- Allergies
If you have a minor injury or illness, you’re experiencing pain, or you have symptoms that need attention, call Dr. Orr’s office for available urgent care appointments.
Should I go to the emergency room or urgent care?
You can always call Dr. Orr’s office if you need help determining which choice is appropriate for you. Generally, you would visit the emergency room if you have a serious injury or illness, or if your doctor’s office isn’t open and you can’t wait until morning.
Urgent care is usually more appropriate for sick visits and minor health conditions that require prompt, but non-emergency, attention. You can see Dr. Orr for any of the issues listed above.
If you experience a traumatic injury, have an open wound that won’t stop bleeding, or suspect a broken bone, you need ER services. If you have only mild scrapes and bruises, urgent care usually makes more sense.
If you’re experiencing a life-threatening medical condition such as a heart attack, stroke, or spinal injury, you should call 911 right away. You should never try to drive yourself to the hospital under these conditions.
What are the advantages of urgent care?
The biggest benefit of urgent care is getting to see Dr. Orr right away. You can get relief for your ailment so you don’t have to suffer any longer.
Dr. Orr’s urgent care services allow you to avoid the extra cost and wait time associated with other walk-in offices and the emergency room. You get a set appointment time, so you don’t have to wait longer than a few minutes once you get to the office.
Most patients find it comforting to see their regular family doctor for urgent medical needs rather than a stranger at another office. Then, if you need follow-up care, Dr. Orr coordinates that as well.
If you need urgent medical care, call Dr. Orr’s office for available appointment times.
