Same-Day Sick Visits in Lower Manhattan

When you wake up with a fever, persistent cough, or sudden symptoms, the last thing you want is a week-long wait for an appointment — or hours in an emergency room for something your primary care doctor could handle.

Same-day visits are one practical reason people look for what is primary care that is actually available when an acute concern appears.

Same-day sick visits are designed for acute concerns: cold and flu, sore throat, urinary symptoms, minor infections, rashes, and flare-ups of known conditions. If you're unsure whether your issue is urgent, call the office — our team can help you decide.

If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, seek emergency medical care rather than waiting for a routine appointment.

Our Lower Manhattan clinic at 32 West 14th Street is accessible from Union Square, SoHo, Chelsea, and the West Village.

Some primary care practices offer same-day appointments for appropriate acute concerns, depending on availability. Umbrella Health currently highlights same-day appointments as part of its care model with primary care doctors in NYC.

Many appointments include on-site testing when needed — strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, and basic labs — so you leave with a diagnosis and treatment plan, not another appointment to schedule. When more evaluation is needed, diagnostic testing in NYC is available in the same practice.

For established patients, telehealth across New York State is available for select follow-ups and acute concerns when an in-person visit isn't necessary.