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4.0(3 reviews)
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4.54(169 reviews)
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I was from out of town and was able to get a same day appointment without issue. I only waited about 5 minutes after arriving and all the staff, nurse and doctor were kind and very helpful. My prescriptions were send to the correct location and ready for pick up in an hour. Overall excellent experience. Would definitely recommend.
4.82(2.8k reviews)
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Beth was fantastic, she was thorough, answered all my questions and had great tips too! I would definitely come here again for my son’s health. However, I was speechless with how the medical assistant roughly administered medicine to my infant son. The medical assistant grabbed my son’s face, squeezed it, and squirted antibiotics into him mouth and with the last pump, they squirted it all in even though it was getting to the point of overflowing out of his mouth. Once I held him upright, he immediately spit it back out. I’m not a medical professional, so I can’t say whether this is standard of care, but I was concerned by their handling of him.
4.9(8.1k reviews)
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4.8(8.3k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

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4.63(366 reviews)
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The online scheduling was easy with the time slot availability shown. The hour is great, open later than others in the area, avoided going to ER. I arrived & check-in was smooth & no wait. Aria looked over my wound & stitch up the cut, & the support staff was friendly & professional. I barely felt it during the process, & she periodically reminded me if too painful, she can numb more. Great facility!
4.33(113 reviews)
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Came in 4 mins late but staff checked me in immediately. I am fortunate there was no line eventhough I had an appointment.  Staff were very professional and friendly.  The medical assistant and doctor were caring, also moving fast.  i was out in 30 minutes.  Thank you!
4.9(5.6k reviews)
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Melanie went out of her way to accommodate my husband and me when we came in to get Covid tests. Due to our unforeseen scheduling error, we didn't have an appointment at that time, but she said we could wait in case she could fit us in between patients, even though they were fully booked. She was able to complete our tests quickly and courteously. We were extremely pleased with the care we received. Thanks, Melanie!
4.59(153 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their clean offices

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After visiting Carbon about 10 days ago for an ear canal that was clogged with wax, my symptoms returned (ear pain, moist discharge from the ear canal.) So, unable to get an appointment with my PCP, I scheduled an appointment at Carbon. This time a different doctor saw me. As soon as she entered the room and asked me what was going on and learned that I had been using carbon oxide drops to try and re-clear my ear, she berated me and told me that I should not do that. She berated me over and over, like I was a stupid person, which put me off guard and had the effect of shutting me up. Then she looked in my ears and pronounced me to be healthy… nothing wrong. It felt like she wanted to be done with me. I told her that I had pain in my ear (to which she interrupted “take Advil”) and that every morning I woke up with a moist and slightly not nice smelling moist discharge coming from my ear. I asked if this is something that could be solved with antibiotics or steroids. She said she could give me prednisone “if I wanted” as if I would be the one to make the prescribing decision. Then I told her about the discharge and she said that she could give me some antibiotic drops, and that I should take Guifenesen. The doctor made very little effort to understand my issue and symptoms, and she had a pretty awful bedside manner. I would not want to see this doctor again. I left having zero sense of resolution, and zero confidence in the treatment plan she gave me. I guess I will try to see my PCP or go to an ENT. This was an awful waste of time and money. She prescribed antibiotic ear drops, and did not prescribe the prednisone.
4.49(76 reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

Short Wait Time

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Excellent experience. The provider was thorough and explained everything very well. All of the staff I interacted with were professional and pleasant.
4.8(6.1k reviews)
This clinic has shorter than average waiting periods

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clean and nicely decorated. the staff is super friendly and helpful. i honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else
4.3(209 reviews)
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4.33(119 reviews)
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Colton was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful!
4.45(77 reviews)
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Always far exceeds expectations.
4.78(402 reviews)
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Lady staff was very helpful and kind however i was charged more than the care and service that i received in that 1 visit . Tried calling the billing office and got a voicemail and never got a call back.
4.4(57 reviews)
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4.53(177 reviews)
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Very pleased with the respect and kindness of the staff and clinical team!
4.59(143 reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

Friendly Staff

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This was probably best urgent care I have ever been to.
4.25(24 reviews)
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Second time here, service is excellent and I’ll be back again!
4.9(8.7k reviews)
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Urgent care in San Carlos, CA

San Carlos is a tree-lined Peninsula city in San Mateo County known as the "City of Good Living," with a walkable downtown and a high concentration of tech and biotech workers. Urgent care clinics here serve residents and employees who need same-day care without driving to a hospital ER. For the full Bay Area network, see urgent care in San Francisco.

What services do urgent care clinics in San Carlos offer?

San Carlos urgent care clinics treat respiratory infections, skin conditions, sports injuries, pediatric illness, and preventive care including physicals and lab work. Sutter Health's Mills-Peninsula Medical Center serves as the closest major hospital, and its outpatient network extends into the San Carlos corridor.2 Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City and Millbrae locations also serve San Carlos Kaiser members, with several independent walk-in clinics on El Camino Real.

Does urgent care in San Carlos accept Medi-Cal?

Yes. Some urgent care clinics in the San Carlos area accept Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program administered by DHCS.1 San Mateo County Health operates community clinics serving Medi-Cal patients throughout the Peninsula corridor, providing access for lower-income residents in a predominantly affluent county.3

How does San Carlos urgent care relate to San Francisco?

San Carlos is approximately 25 miles south of San Francisco on the Peninsula, easily accessible via the Caltrain corridor and US-101. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, San Carlos has a population of approximately 30,000 residents.4 The city's relatively compact geography means that most residents are within a short drive of multiple urgent care options in San Carlos, Redwood City, and Belmont. San Francisco and Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto serve as regional referral hubs.

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  1. Medi-Cal, California Department of Health Care Services — https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/
  2. Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Sutter Health — https://www.sutterhealth.org/mills-peninsula
  3. California Health Facts, KFF (2023) — https://www.kff.org/statedata/
  4. San Carlos city, California — QuickFacts, U.S. Census Bureau — https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/sancarloscitycalifornia

Urgent Care FAQs

  • Are there urgent care clinics in San Carlos, CA?

    Yes. San Carlos and the surrounding Peninsula area have urgent care clinics including options on El Camino Real serving residents and workers with same-day non-emergency care.
  • Does urgent care in San Carlos accept Medi-Cal?

    Some clinics in the San Carlos area accept Medi-Cal. San Mateo County Health community clinics provide Medi-Cal and sliding-scale care for lower-income Peninsula residents.
  • What insurance do urgent care centers in San Carlos accept?

    Most Peninsula urgent care clinics accept Sutter Health, Kaiser, and major commercial PPO and HMO plans, Medi-Cal, Medicare, and self-pay.
  • Should I go to urgent care or the ER in San Carlos?

    For emergencies, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center in Burlingame has the nearest full ER. Urgent care handles infections, sprains, minor injuries, and routine illness without ER pricing or wait times.
  • Do San Carlos urgent care clinics offer occupational health services for biotech workers?

    Yes. The San Carlos and Redwood City corridor has several clinics offering occupational health services including pre-employment physicals, drug screening, and workers' comp care for the area's tech and biotech workforce.

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