[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

With this decision being so important I am wondering if you will base your decision on feedback from this site?

One advantage of being on here so much have gotten to know quite a few posters and have faith in their opinions and experiences. Lots of expertise on this site

[sallyg]

Check hours as many clinics are not open weekends or evenings. (In my experience all urgent problems happen on holidays or weekends ☺️). Then pick the one closest to home. Best of luck. Hope you never need it.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by Rzepecki

On 466a, just west of Buena Vista called Ocala Health ER now known as HCA ER. They have the best care around. If your problem is serious enough for hospitalization, you are taken to HCA/Ocala Health Hospital or HCA/West Marion Hospital. They apologize if you have to wait 20 minutes to be seen. They have doctors and machines on-site that are necessary for diagnosis and treatment. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

But HCA ER is an emergency room, not an Urgent Care facility, and charges accordingly. If a problem is minor it doesn't warrant full ER care.

However, In order to avoid sitting in the Villages Hospital ER for hours, I did go to the Ocala ER once near Del Webb on 441 and was transported from there to Ocala Regional Hospital, straight from the ER to a hospital room bed. Very impressed. That was before the ER on 466a opened.

We used to use Lake Regional Urgent Care at Lake Sumter Landing because of having a doctor there, Dr. Aich. But the facility suffered from lack of upkeep and new urgent care offices opened nearby.

[Bob45]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Urgent care across from McDonald’s on 466a and behind Walmart neighborhood store. Used many times

Don't trust thus one. They mis-diagnosed A-fib a couple weeks ago. Ended up going to the emergency room on 466A. No A-Fib. Then to a heart Dr. to be sure. No A-Fib.

[Jeannedaley]

Originally Posted by cordenny

What urgent care would you recommend. There are so many to choose from.

American Urgent Care and Walk in Clinic on the corner of 466A and Gray Ave
Less than 3 years old, pristinely clean. wonderful, professional staff. Highly recommended.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Urgent care across from McDonald’s on 466a and behind Walmart neighborhood store. Used many times

my daughter works @ that one a few times a week, then the one by brownwood. the colony location is much nicer & less busy

[Carlsondm]

I tried to use Premier Urgent care in January. Had a minor infection and needed quick attention. Called to see if they were open and told them we were waiting for results of a covid test. The receptionist said "You can't come here. Go to the nearest hospital or emergency room. I said, are you sure. Typically I just go to urgent care and get an antibiotic. She said "you can't come here!"

We grabbed our masks, jumped in the car, and headed for Urgent care on 44 by Brownwood. I had a script within the hour. Dr. John, I believe. Very professional. BTW, we are patients of Premier Med A.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by stu from nyc

you are kind of sort of in the wrong thread but was an interesting post.

or
i'll have what he's having

[markusmom]

I've been going to the Urgent Care at Lake Sumter. Dr. Adam is there during the week and a woman doctor on weekends. Both very good and caring.

[BayLady57]

Originally Posted by Dgodin

For Veterans using the VA there is a list of urgent care centers who partner with VA. Show the VA ID and the bill goes to VA. A list may be obtained at the Villages VA lobby volunteer desk.

I am a recently retired VA primary care R.N. and also worked in the telephone triage call center at my former R.I. VA facility before it became an expanded VISN call center. The VA call centers now take calls 24/7, and I encourage all Vets that have a health issue that is not life, limb, or vision threatening and their health issue arises especially during the times the clinics are open to call the call center. They will speak with a trained telephone triage nurse who will determine the urgency of their issue and disposition accordingly which could be scheduling a same day in person, video, or telephone appointment with the Vet's PCP or specialty provider depending on the circumstances. Or they may direct the Vet to their VA urgent care or ER if one is in close proximity to the Vet. If the triage nurse directs the Vet to a private urgent care center or ER they can faciliate access and expedite care by calling over report to that urgent care or ER as well as provide pertinent medical data on the Vet as they have access the the Vet's electronic medical record and within seconds can pull up recent lab, EKG, x-ray results, med profile, etc. which can be vitally important to a private healthcare facility that will be treating the Vet that do not have immediate access to this info. And if the Vet is experiencing a mental heath issue they will get an immediate telephone handoff to a VA mental health provider trained in mental health crisis intervention.

[starflyte1]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

With this decision being so important I am wondering if you will base your decision on feedback from this site?

In the twelve years I have been a member of TOTV, I have found several dentists, doctors and urgent care sights recommended. Very helpful, especially when one has many recommendations.

It is the place I start. Then decide.

[Carla B]

Originally Posted by mkjelenbaas

With this decision being so important I am wondering if you will base your decision on feedback from this site?

I'm thinking it's much better than asking Google.