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775 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489775 Queen St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.9(18k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Southington - 775 Queen St, Southington
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920 Wolcott St, Waterbury, CT 06705920 Wolcott St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.37(292 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Waterbury - 920 Wolcott St, Waterbury
They’ve been very knowledgeable so far for the 2 times I’ve been here. Most of them have been Very friendly and the location is perfect for me. Maryam took care of me this time and she is Wonderful!! She was spot on with her diagnosis. I will continue to use PhysiciansOne Urgent Care!
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576 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 06010576 Farmington Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.61(342 reviews)
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Bristol - 576 Farmington Ave, Bristol
The entire staff was friendly and helpful. Check in was easy and quick and all wait times were reasonable. About 5-10 mins in the lobby and about as long a wait for the PA after the. It’s took all my vitals. All questions answered.
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482 S Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450482 S Broad St
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.8(13k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Meriden - 482 S Broad St
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1215 Farmington Ave, Bristol, CT 060101215 Farmington Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.8(8.7k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Bristol - 1215 Farmington Ave
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875 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450875 E Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.7(3.2k reviews)
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Optum Urgent Care, Meriden - 875 E Main St, Meriden
The front desk staff and nurse were friendly and professional.  Great experience!
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175 Webster Square Rd, Berlin, CT 06037175 Webster Square Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Berlin - 175 Webster Square Rd

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1008 S Main St, Cheshire, CT 064101008 S Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.9(10k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Cheshire - 1008 S Main St
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136 Berlin Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416136 Berlin Rd
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.68(2.9k reviews)
Priority Urgent Care, Cromwell - 136 Berlin Rd, Cromwell
Best Urgent Care ever. The employees really listen to you and explain everything in a way you can really understand. No wait time.
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3219 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 061113219 Berlin Turnpike
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.63(8 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Newington South - 3219 Berlin Turnpike
They know how to make kids feel comfortable!
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40 Fenn Rd, Newington, CT 0611140 Fenn Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Newington - 40 Fenn Rd, Newington
I do like the way they do it, is easier then another places.
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2909 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 061112909 Berlin Turnpike
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.84(4.1k reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, Newington - 2909 Berlin Turnpike, Newington
Scheduled in the morning appointment for my mom, taken in on time, staff , especially the medical assistant were/was  extremely nice kind caring professional . Definitely 5 stars!!
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2909 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 061112909 Berlin Turnpike
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.74(178 reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, Online Virtual Visit - 2909 Berlin Turnpike
My daughter woke up with a headache and they were able to help her
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28 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 0641628 Shunpike Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hartford Healthcare- Gohealth Urgent Care, Cromwell - 28 Shunpike Rd
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1445 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 061101445 New Britain Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.8(5.8k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Corbins Corner - 1445 New Britain Ave
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45 S Main St, Farmington, CT 0603245 S Main St
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.8(5.3k reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, Unionville - 45 S Main St
Scheduling was easy and convenient. Waiting room was quiet and clean. Staff was both professional and personal. Great place.
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1025 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 061091025 Silas Deane Hwy
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.82(11 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Wethersfield - 1025 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield
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21 N Main St, West Hartford, CT 0610721 N Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.61(272 reviews)
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, West Hartford - 21 N Main St, West Hartford
Cory was amazing. My only major concern was that I identified that my daughter had a medication allergy and the APRN who saw us prescribed the one she was allergic to (which I picked up at the pharmacy and paid for) and I had to call back and get a different one. If they document allergies, that should not be ignored when prescribing.
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336 N Main St, West Hartford, CT 06117336 N Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Bishops Corner - 336 N Main St, West Hartford
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385 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001385 W Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Avon - 385 W Main St, Avon
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2335 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 065172335 Dixwell Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.5(10 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Hamden - 2335 Dixwell Ave
The care at this Urgent Care is exemplary. From the front office staff to the doctor, the center is friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and helpful. The follow through is better than the majority of medical offices I’ve experienced. What a resource to have in our neighborhood!
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2165 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 065142165 Dixwell Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.61(6.3k reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Hamden - 2165 Dixwell Ave, Hamden
Everyone is friendly and helpful, from the receptionist to the nurses to the provider. Attentive doctors that listen to concerns and provide detailed and helpful information. They take both physical and mental health into consideration.
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2520 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 060332520 Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.8(14k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Glastonbury - 2520 Main St, Glastonbury
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2955 Main St, Glastonbury, CT 060332955 Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.75(253 reviews)
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Glastonbury - 2955 Main St, Glastonbury
Very professional, listened to me, trusted what I had to say. I’d recommend to anyone
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1650 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 065141650 Dixwell Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pm
4.44(857 reviews)
Express Care Urgent Care, Hamden Urgent Care - 1650 Dixwell Ave, Hamden
Didn’t wait at all and Dr Cervezo was great
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1650 Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 065141650 Dixwell Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.31(16 reviews)
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I was treated with respect and dignity. It was truly a great experience.

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278 Oxford Rd, Oxford, CT 06478278 Oxford Rd
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.88(4.3k reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, Oxford - 278 Oxford Rd
I walked in without an appointment and was seen within ten minutes. The staff and doctor were friendly and knowledgeable.
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996 E Main St, Torrington, CT 06790996 E Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.8(12k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Torrington - 996 E Main St
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244 Spencer St, Manchester, CT 06040244 Spencer St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.8(7.4k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Manchester - 244 Spencer St
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900 Main St S, Southbury, CT 06488900 Main St S
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.65(283 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Southbury - 900 Main St S, Southbury
I had a very good experience. I want to thank everyone at PhysicianOne for their highly professional care and treatment of me.
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68 Division St, Derby, CT 0641868 Division St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.67(3.2k reviews)
Optum Urgent Care, Derby - 68 Division St, Derby
Very fast service! Staff was incredibly helpful and nice! Clean facilities! Would highly recommend friends and family to visit!
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1 Cellini Pl, West Haven, CT 065161 Cellini Pl
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.75(4 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, West Haven - 1 Cellini Pl
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76 Pershing Dr, Derby, CT 0641876 Pershing Dr
Open until11:59 pm
  • Mon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Tue12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Wed12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Thu12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Fri12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sat12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pm
4.79(1.9k reviews)
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Virtual Visits Connecticut - 76 Pershing Dr
Always very helpful and caring
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78 Pershing Dr, Derby, CT 0641878 Pershing Dr
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.76(4.7k reviews)
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Derby - 78 Pershing Dr, Derby
Staff very friendly. Caregivers knowledgeable. In and out in a very reasonable amount of time. Would use them again for an urgent care need.
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370 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester, CT 06040370 Middle Turnpike W
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.69(460 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Manchester - 370 Middle Turnpike W, Manchester
I feel welcome, and it was very comfortable
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656 New Haven Ave, Derby, CT 06418656 New Haven Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.9(323 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Derby - 656 New Haven Ave
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356 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, CT 06512356 Hemingway Ave
Open until 7:45 pm
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  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
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4.86(1.8k reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, East Haven - 356 Hemingway Ave
I love the doctor here. He is really caring and actually builds a report with his patients even though it's basically a walk in clinic. I had been there over the summer a few times and here we are November and he remembered me. I think when doctors take the time to build relationships with patients it makes the experience much more personal and the quality always much more efficient. The check in process is simple. And making the appointment is also extremely easy I always get in the same day ...either by their user friendly app or the actual have a live person answer the phone and do it for u. Best walk in clinic I have ever experienced
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25 Buckland Rd, South Windsor, CT 0607425 Buckland Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, South Windsor - 25 Buckland Rd
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1061 W Main St, Branford, CT 064051061 W Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
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4.81(27 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Brandford - 1061 W Main St
I made an appt 1/2 hr prior, I was taken early, treated well
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236 Boston Post Rd, Orange, CT 06477236 Boston Post Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
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4.64(237 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Orange - 236 Boston Post Rd, Orange
Took my son for an eye infection and they where Very fast and staff was friendly definitely recommend them. Thank's
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1055 Kennedy Rd, Windsor, CT 060951055 Kennedy Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
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4.8(17k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Windsor - 1055 Kennedy Rd
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7 Mill Pond Dr, Granby, CT 060357 Mill Pond Dr
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.69(32 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Granby - 7 Mill Pond Dr
Great despite that I’m sick
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35 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 0606635 Talcottville Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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4.9(16k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Vernon - 35 Talcottville Rd, Vernon
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1646 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 064601646 Boston Post Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.45(11 reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Milford - 1646 Boston Post Rd
Everyone was efficient polite and professional. I found them in an internet search for urgent care in my town. I would definitely recommend them to anyone with an urgent care not needing an ambulance or hospital.
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266 S Main St, Newtown, CT 06470266 S Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.71(288 reviews)
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Newtown - 266 S Main St, Newtown
All went well. You do need to accept cash according to federal law.
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795 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484795 Bridgeport Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Shelton - 795 Bridgeport Ave
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31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield, CT 0680431 Old Rte 7
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
4.63(323 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Brookfield - 31 Old Rte 7, Brookfield
Great. Customer interface from all I met
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105 West Rd, Ellington, CT 06029105 West Rd
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
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  • Thu 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.77(6.5k reviews)
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Priority Urgent Care, Ellington - 105 West Rd, Ellington
I went there with excruciating back pain they gave me muscle relaxers and spasms pills felt so much better by the next day they always know what to do for me when I go there i would never go anywhere else, thank you
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1040 Barnum Ave, Stratford, CT 066141040 Barnum Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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4.64(337 reviews)
PhysicianOne Urgent Care, Stratford - 1040 Barnum Ave, Stratford
It was amazing! The staff are absolutely fantastic
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54 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT 0608254 Hazard Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
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  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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4.8(7.4k reviews)
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Hartford HealthCare- GoHealth Urgent Care, Enfield - 54 Hazard Ave
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COVID-19 Testing FAQs

  • How much does COVID testing cost in Southington?

    In many cases, COVID testing can be free. Many state and local health departments continue to offer free testing to community residents as part of their response to the pandemic. In other cases, commercially insured patients, or those on Medicare or Medicaid, may receive testing at no out of pocket cost, or with a nominal office visit copay. For cash paying patients, or those that need rapid COVID testing which will deliver results in under an hour, COVID tests can range from $50 to $150 each. It is best to call your healthcare provider prior to getting tested to better understand the cost of the specific test you require.

  • Where can I get free COVID testing in Southington?

    COVID testing is available for free under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes testing for those without health insurance. Check with your Southington-area health department as they are generally a good source for free COVID tests, or can at least point you in the right direction. Additionally, you can ask your primary care provider to recommend a free COVID test site.

  • Where can I get COVID testing in Southington?

    COVID testing is available at many outlets near Southington including urgent care centers, retail clinics, primary care offices, health departments, and more. Different venues will have different types of tests available, many at different price points. Some testing sites are allowing walk-in patients, however, many are still requiring some degree of advance booking to control patient volume.

  • Where can I get a rapid COVID test in Southington?

    Rapid testing—both PCR (molecular) and antigen tests—is offered through many Southington-area urgent care centers and physician offices, usually at an additional cost ranging from $50 up to $150 per test. Usually this will allow you to get results back in under an hour, and require advanced booking through the provider. However, if you can wait 24 hours for your results, many labs are turning around send-out lab tests in that time frame, which could save you some money.

  • How to make an appointment for COVID testing in Southington?

    Same-day and next day appointments for COVID testing in Southington are bookable directly through Solv. Simply browse the list of healthcare providers conducting COVID tests above, find one with a “Book Online” button, and book a time that aligns with your schedule stating “COVID-19 Test” as your reason for visit.

  • Can I get tested for antibodies if I am sick with COVID-19 Southington?

    An antibody test for COVID-19 might inform you if you previously had a coronavirus infection. Because it can take between 1–3 weeks after an infection for your body to develop these antibodies, an antibody test during an active infection would not be successful. To see if you are currently infected, you need a viral test.

  • Do I need a COVID test if I have been vaccinated?

    Even if you have been fully vaccinated, if you have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19, experts believe that you should be tested yourself, particularly if you are experiencing cold and flu symptoms commonly aligned with the coronavirus.

  • How long does COVID testing take?

    Getting a COVID test is quick. Most tests are done with a nasal swab, which takes less than a minute to swab both nostrils. Depending on where you get your COVID test, this means you could be in and out of the testing site in as little as 10-15 minutes. During busy times—particularly around holidays—testing sites may be busier than usual and wait times may be longer.

  • How long does it take to get COVID test results in Southington?

    Most labs are returning send-out molecular (PCR) COVID test results within 24-48 hours of the test. Some sites take longer, so call and ask if the reason for the test is proof for travel. Rapid COVID tests are processed on-site and are able to deliver results in under an hour, sometimes in as little as 15 min.

  • Do COVID tests detect the Delta variant and Omicron variant?

    Regular COVID tests are able to detect both the Delta variant and Omicron variant in that they can determine whether or not you have the coronavirus. However, they can't tell which variation is involved. That would necessitate genomic sequencing, which is a different process from regular virus testing that not all labs can undertake. Sequencing is uncommon and can cost up to $100 per test. Since the treatment is the same for any variant, it is not clinically useful to an individual patient to know whether the infection was caused by a variant or not.

Recent COVID-19 Testing Reviews (20)

I was a little worried how the process would be after reading reviews about the Covid Testing but I thought that the process was very smooth, very organized! Kudos to the Southington Docs Urgent Care, this is not an easy job to do during this unfortunate time in life, you all were very professional! Thank you! 😊

- Verified patient on 9/16

Wait time was long but expected due to high demand of covid testing, I think the staff did an excellent job getting people in for the testing and back to their cars to wait as fast as possible to limit exposure and everyone was so friendly despite the very busy work day.

- Verified patient on 7/6

I came to urgent care for a rapid Covid Test. There were so many people there waiting but i felt it was very organized. I don't know the name of the woman who was checking everyone in, but I cannot get over how organized and professional she was. and she went above and beyond even though people were so rude she was friendly and caring and professional

- Verified patient on 10/2

Please update your website.!!! The website lead me to believe I could schedule an appointment for COVID testing and someone would come out to my car. Instead when I arrived at my scheduled appointment I was told it was 1st come basis. I was running a fever and had 3 kids under the age of 4. I had to wait 2 hours to be tested. Staff was great and it was not their fault.

- Verified patient on 8/31

Took a Covid test. Arrived 30 minutes before they opened at 9am and was #9 in line. I got tested around 9:55 and had the results about 45 minutes later. The front desk staff were nice and the woman who handled my test was patient and very nice to talk to.

- Verified patient on 7/17

Had to wait over 3 hours from registration to get the COVID test!!!! Seems a bit long. Need to put more staff on seeing that so many are getting tested.

- Verified patient on 9/24

Went to Docs for a COVID test. The staff dealt really well with an overwhelming number of patients on edge about needing to get tested. The front desk staff and the caregivers were patient, clear in their instructions and just, generally, very helpful. The technology worked well, and the process went smoothly. Well done, Docs.

- Verified patient on 8/29

The staff handled a very busy time of day and I am sure a stressful environment in general being in the midst of an uptick in COVID testing with ease, professionalism and friendliness. Well done.

- Verified patient on 11/12

Person performing the COVID test on my son was awesome! He talked to him and joked to make him smile. Great work!

- Verified patient on 11/6

The woman who swabbed my for my covid test in Southington CT was very gentile, I was relieved because I have had a bad experience in New Milford with a swabbing before where the technician was rough. Thank you Southington!!!

- Verified patient on 7/8

I went for a Covid test. Very organized. Took an hour to get results. Much better than other places I have been for Covid test.

- Verified patient on 9/2

Considering covid testing, I guess a wait was to be expected, so I was prepared for that.

- Verified patient on 8/13

The staff was excellent. There were a lot of people, and I'm sure some folks aren't cooperative or understanding. They were patient and worked quickly to get everyone registered. The wait time wasn't bad, but I wish you would put something on your website that you can't do appointments for Covid testing on the website. I made an appt and waited in the parking lot for about 15 mins, and I could have signed up earlier. But it was an excellent 1st experience at your practice. I will be sure to let others know. As a teacher, I have to get tested if I have symptoms, so it's possible that this visit won't be my last!!

- Verified patient on 9/2

Took my son for a rapid Covid test on Saturday. The staff was very friendly, professional and helpful! They have a wonderful system set up for testing!

- Verified patient on 9/20

I went there for a Covid test. They were overwhelmed with the number of people waiting in line for a test, but the staff maintained calmness and was friendly. They continued tirelessly to process patient after patient in a friendly manner.

- Verified patient on 8/30

Went in for a COVID test. It was quick and efficient. The wait time was a bit shorter than I had expected. The staff wasn’t particularly friendly but there were quite a number of people in line and they must do the same thing day in and day out these days so I don’t blame them one bit for not being anything more than polite.

- Verified patient on 9/30

Had COVID test and other than the wait the experience was good.More staff would really help, the fee that were there worked very hard.

- Verified patient on 10/29

Came for a required Covid test prior to a procedure. Front desk staff was courteous and efficient, person who did the test was great and test result was explained clearly. Facility was clean and pleasant. I was checked in, tested and on my way in a little over an hour (and it was busy!)

- Verified patient on 7/8

Long wait to get a Covid test, but that was to be expected. Results in 30 minutes though which was great. Would go back if I needed to.

- Verified patient on 9/23

Everyone was great except the woman that did the covid test no personality didn't talk looked mean look like she didn't want to be there

- Verified patient on 10/25

Southington COVID Testing & Rapid Testing

Types of COVID Tests

There are two types of coronavirus tests (COVID-19 tests) available, those that can test for a current infection (viral test) and those that can test for a past infection (antibody test).

Viral COVID testing can be done in a few different ways, the most common being nose swabs, but saliva tests are becoming more popular. Some tests are processed out on-site and can provide results in as little as 30 minutes. These are called rapid COVID tests. The majority of tests, on the other hand, are collected at the clinic on-site and then submitted to off-site labs for processing. Results can take up to 2-3 days to arrive. 

Antibody testing looks for a past infection and may not reveal if you have an active COVID-19 infection because antibodies can take up to three weeks to form in your body. The presence of COVID antibodies may help to prevent you from becoming infected with the same virus again; but, because the clinical understanding of COVID-19 is still developing, it's unclear how long that protection will continue.

Who should get tested for current infection

The CDC currently defines four instances where COVID testing is recommended:

  1. If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea.
  2. If you have been in close contact with someone with confirmed COVID-19. Close contact is defined as within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period. If you have been vaccinated, or tested positive in the past 3 months and not experiencing symptoms, you do not need to be tested.
  3. If you are unvaccinated and participated in high-risk activities where distancing is not an option. This could include travel, large social or mass gatherings, crowded indoor settings, etc.
  4. If you have been referred to get a COVID test by your healthcare provider or local health department. 

How is testing done for COVID-19?

Most COVID tests are collected by a nasal swab. A member of the medical team puts a swab inside your nose for a few seconds on each side to collect the sample. After that, the samples are packaged according to CDC guidelines and tested on-site or transported to a facility for testing. The lab will test samples for the presence of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), which causes COVID infection and either your care provider or the lab will notify you with the results as soon as they are available.

PCR vs Antigen Testing

Viral COVID tests are available as molecular and antigen tests. The molecular test, also known as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test, usually delivers results within a few days since most of these tests are sent to offsite labs for analysis. The average turnaround time for PCR test results is 48 hours, but in some instances may be significantly longer due to backlogs related to insufficient lab volume and capacity. Antigen tests are also known as rapid tests and have an average turnaround time of between 15 to 30 minutes.

Both PCR and rapid COVID tests can be used to test people exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, those who were close contacts to COVID-19, and those without COVID-19 symptoms who live or work in a high-risk setting (such as a nursing facility); or those individuals who are identified as part of outbreak detection and response. The rapid COVID test is also recommended for the screening of residents or healthcare workers at skilled nursing facilities along with a PCR confirmation, and for repeat screening for the early detection and prevention of outbreaks in congregate settings (such as schools, workplaces, and prisons).

COVID testing is available for free under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes testing for those without health insurance. To reduce the risk of facing extra costs related to COVID testing, ask your primary care doctor to recommend a free COVID test site, and confirm there are no charges or fees for the test that are not covered by your insurance plan. Additionally, avoid getting a COVID test at a hospital or free-standing emergency room, as these facilities may charge fees for COVID testing and related services.

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