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Primary Care

Acute & Same-Day Care

Text us and we will get you in quickly. No wait lists, no urgent care copay, with rapid strep, flu, and COVID tests run in our office.

Overview

Sick today? We'll get you in quickly.

Text us and we will get you in quickly. No long wait lists. No urgent care copay. No sitting in a waiting room full of strangers. Gem MD members get fast sick visit access for everything from sore throats and ear infections to UTIs and back pain. We keep rapid tests in-house for strep, flu, COVID, and urinalysis so you get answers the same visit.

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Fast Access When You're Sick

Text or call and we will get you in quickly. No long waits, no guessing.

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Rapid In-House Testing

Strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, EKG, and finger-stick glucose. Results in minutes, not days.

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Zero Copay for Members

Your membership covers every sick visit. No surprise bill. No insurance dance.

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Text Before You Come

Describe your symptoms via text. We will tell you if you need to come in or if we can handle it remotely.

How It Works

What to expect

  1. Text Your Doctor

    Send a text describing what is going on. We respond the same day.

  2. Fast Scheduling

    If you need to come in, we find a slot quickly. No referral, no preauthorization.

  3. In-House Testing

    Rapid strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, EKG. Results while you wait.

  4. Treatment Plan

    Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy, follow-up scheduled if needed. All in one visit.

By the Numbers

Same day

How fast we respond to your text

$0

Copay for members

6+

Rapid tests available in-house

Common Questions

Questions about this service

What counts as a sick visit?

Sore throat, ear infection, sinus infection, UTI, rash, back pain, allergic reaction, flu symptoms, stomach bug, eye infection. If you would normally call a primary care doctor for it, we cover it.

Can I come in without texting first?

Please call or text first so we can prepare for your visit and confirm a time. We do not accept walk-ins.

What if I get sick on a weekend?

Text us. Our providers monitor messages outside office hours for urgent issues. If it can wait until Monday, we will get you in first thing. If it cannot, we will direct you to the right place.

Do you handle stitches and wound care?

Yes. Wound repair, sutures, abscess drainage, and minor laceration care are all handled in our office. No ER visit needed for most cuts and wounds.

Ready to talk?

Schedule a free meet-and-greet

20 minutes, no commitment. We will answer every question you have.