Urgent Care

You never know when a medical emergency will happen. At Grassroots Healthcare, urgent care appointments are available to address unexpected health issues like ear infections, open wounds, and high fever in adults and children. Melita Tate, MD, and the experienced urgent care team work together to diagnose the source of your symptoms. They create a treatment plan to help you recover quickly and protect against additional complications. Call the Tulsa, Oklahoma, office today to book an urgent care appointment or schedule a consultation online.

What is urgent care?

Urgent care provides immediate medical attention for an illness or injury requiring a prompt diagnosis and treatment.

Grassroots Healthcare offers flexible appointment times for urgent care visits for adults and children. You and your family can avoid the hassles of the hospital emergency room when you need treatment for unexpected injuries or acute illnesses.

Experienced primary care providers use advanced technologies to diagnose the cause of pain and other unusual symptoms. They design a treatment plan to help you feel better fast and prevent an illness or injury from worsening.

When do I need an urgent care appointment?

The urgent care services at Grassroots Healthcare are available for people who aren’t feeling well because of an acute illness, complications from a chronic disease, or an injury from a fall, sports, or an accident around the home.

The skilled medical team diagnoses and treats a range of urgent care conditions and symptoms, including:

• Pain
• High fever
• Skin rash
• Sore throat
• Ear infection
• Cuts and abrasions
• Allergic reaction
• Shortness of breath
• Constipation, diarrhea, and other gastrointestinal issues

You can also schedule an urgent care visit if you’re receiving treatment for a chronic illness and have new symptoms or an adverse reaction to new medications.

Contact the office if you’re unsure whether your symptoms require immediate medical care. The staff can determine if an urgent care visit is necessary.

What are the benefits of urgent care?

Urgent care gives you access to high-quality medical assistance when unexpected health issues happen. Working with the Grassroots Healthcare team ensures you get a prompt and accurate diagnosis so you can make informed decisions about your treatment.

The primary care providers have experience treating various conditions with evidence-based therapies to help you return to your routine as quickly as possible. They also have insight into the medical history of existing patients to design a safe and effective care plan.

The providers can refer you to a specialist if you need additional care for a chronic disease or musculoskeletal injury. The team can also collaborate with other physicians on your health care plan.

Call Grassroots Healthcare today to schedule an urgent care appointment for yourself or your child. You can also use the online feature to book a consultation.