Urgent Care

Urgent care provides prompt treatment for illnesses and minor injuries that don’t require an emergency room visit. At Payne Advanced Family Care in Baltimore, Maryland, Frankie Payne, NP, offers convenient urgent care services for a range of concerns, including infections, minor injuries, incision and drainage procedures, and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing. Patients receive timely care in person or via secure telehealth. If you need prompt medical attention, contact Payne Advanced Family Care to schedule a same-day visit.

What is urgent care?

Urgent care focuses on medical issues that need prompt attention but don’t require a trip to the emergency room.

When you develop a sudden illness or minor injury, urgent care allows you to receive treatment quickly without the long wait times often associated with hospital emergency departments.

When should you visit urgent care instead of the emergency room?

Urgent care works best for health problems that need quick treatment but aren’t life-threatening. For example, you might visit Payne Advanced Family Care for symptoms like sore throats, infections, mild injuries, skin problems, or sudden illness.

If you experience severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, major trauma, or signs of a stroke, you should seek emergency medical care immediately. For many other concerns, urgent care offers a faster and more convenient option.

What urgent care services are available?

Payne Advanced Family Care provides a variety of urgent care treatments to help patients feel better quickly. The clinic treats many common illnesses, including:

• Respiratory infections like colds and flu
• Allergy flare-ups
• Nausea and vomiting
• Constipation and diarrhea
• Headaches and migraines
• Minor injuries
• Skin infections
• Eye infections

The practice also performs procedures such as incision and drainage (I&D). This treatment helps relieve painful abscesses or infected cysts. During the procedure, your provider carefully opens the affected area and removes fluid or pus buildup so the infection can heal properly.

Can urgent care help with STD testing?

Urgent care visits often include STD testing when patients need fast answers about their sexual health. At Payne Advanced Family Care, STD testing allows you to check for common infections in a confidential and supportive setting.

Testing may involve a blood test, urine sample, or simple swab, depending on the infection being evaluated. Early testing helps identify infections quickly so treatment can begin right away.

Why is prompt treatment important for infections and abscesses?

When infections develop, early treatment can prevent the problem from worsening. Skin abscesses, for example, may become more painful and swollen if you ignore them. An incision and drainage procedure can remove infected material and help your body begin healing sooner.

Similarly, untreated sexually transmitted infections can lead to complications and may spread to others. Quick testing and treatment protect both your health and your partners' health.

Call Payne Advanced Family Care to request an in-person or telehealth appointment. You can also book by completing the online form.