Same-Day Sick Visits in Raleigh, NC
Same-day sick visits in Raleigh, NC, are built into our schedule every day at Right Care Family Medicine for established patients who need to be seen quickly. When something flares up, it shouldn’t take two weeks to be seen: bring us the colds that aren’t getting better, the rashes that just appeared, the minor injuries, and the things you’d rather not put off until your next physical.
What Is Acute & Same-Day Care?
Acute care covers new, non-life-threatening illnesses and minor injuries that need attention soon. Right Care Family Medicine offers same-day and next-day appointments for established patients, so you can be seen by a doctor who already knows your history and current conditions.
Common Reasons for a Same-Day Visit
- Cold, flu, COVID-19, and other respiratory infections
- Sore throat, ear pain, and sinus infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin infections, rashes, and minor wounds
- Stomach bugs, food poisoning, and dehydration
- Pink eye and other minor eye complaints
- Sprains, strains, and minor musculoskeletal injuries
- Mild allergic reactions and worsening allergies
- Sudden flares of chronic conditions: high blood sugar, high blood pressure, or asthma
Right Care, Urgent Care, or the ER?
Right Care Family Medicine
For established patients with non-life-threatening concerns. We know your history and current conditions, and same-day appointments are available most weekdays.
Urgent Care
A reasonable choice when our office is closed or you’re not yet established with us.
Emergency Room
Call 911 or go to the ER for chest pain, trouble breathing, severe injuries, signs of stroke, suicidal thoughts, or any concern that feels truly urgent. Don’t wait to call us first.
If you’re unsure, call us at 919-299-9975. We can help you decide where to go.
When to Call 911
For chest pain, trouble breathing, severe injuries, signs of stroke, or any concern that feels truly urgent, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room right away.
What to Expect
01
Call Early
Established patients can call in the morning for the best chance of a same-day slot.
02
Be Seen Same Day or Next
We do our best to see every sick patient the same day or the next morning. If we can’t, we’ll help you decide where to go.
03
Follow-Up as Needed
We’ll follow up by phone or patient portal if needed, and some low-acuity concerns can be handled by telehealth.
Why Choose Right Care Family Medicine for Sick Visits?
- A doctor who already knows your history and current conditions
- Same-day and next-day appointments for established patients
- Telehealth for some low-acuity concerns
- Help deciding between our office, urgent care, and the ER
Related Services
Sick visits often connect with chronic disease management for flares and primary and preventive care for follow-up. Related conditions we treat include colds, flu, and COVID-19, urinary tract infections, skin infections and rashes, and asthma and allergies.
Your Provider for Acute & Same-Day Care
Dr. Jessica Wright, MD, MPH, is a board-certified family physician with more than ten years of clinical experience.
Frequently Asked Questions About Acute & Same-Day Care
Do I need to be an established patient to be seen for a sick visit?
Yes. Same-day sick visits are for established patients. New patients should request a first visit online or give us a call. If you’re sick today and not yet established with us, urgent care is usually the right choice while you wait for that first appointment.
What if I call and there are no same-day slots?
We do our best to get every sick patient seen the same day or the next morning. If we can’t, we’ll help you decide whether to wait or seek care at an urgent care center or ER.
Can I do a sick visit by phone or video?
For some concerns, yes. Telehealth visits work well for things like medication refills, follow-ups, mild respiratory infections, and other low-acuity concerns. We’ll let you know whether your situation needs an in-person visit when you call.