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1603 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 432211603 W Lane Ave
Open until 7:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
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  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.08(53 reviews)
Carbon Health Urgent Care, Columbus - The Shops Lane Ave - 1603 W Lane Ave
The place was super clean. The care from Mark and Amber were spectacular

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6313 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 430176313 Sawmill Rd
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
4.37(19 reviews)
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Carbon Health Urgent Care, Dublin - 6313 Sawmill Rd
I stumbled upon this place while trying to find a morning appointment for today. I was impressed by the ease of scheduling, the staff’s professionalism and the PA’s treatment of me during the process. Thank you so much. I highly recommend this location.

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444 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082444 N Cleveland Ave
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.91(4.5k reviews)
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Westar Urgent Care - 444 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville
Quick, efficient, and friendly.....................

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10330 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell, OH 4306510330 Sawmill Pkwy
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.91(4.1k reviews)
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Wedgewood Urgent Care - 10330 Sawmill Pkwy, Powell
I hope This reaches someone this evening. The inhaler prescription he called in is not covered by my insurance. Giant Eagle Powell Road said they were going to reach out to Dr. Joseph and see if there was a different med that might be covered that does the same thing.

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101 W Cherry St, Sunbury, OH 43074101 W Cherry St
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.9(3.1k reviews)
This clinic is rated highly in patient reviews and ratings

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Sunbury Urgent Care - 101 W Cherry St, Sunbury
Friendly and professional staff. Easy to schedule an appointment and prompt service. Would definitely recommend this location.

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2112 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark, OH 430552112 Cherry Valley Rd
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Mar 31Closed
4.88(3.5k reviews)
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Newark Valley Urgent Care - 2112 Cherry Valley Rd, Newark
My favorite Urgent Care for Licking County! Courteous and professional staff and medical team.

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1495 W 5th Ave, Columbus, OH 432121495 W 5th Ave
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W 5th Ave, Columbus - 1495 W 5th Ave, Columbus

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2160 N High St, Columbus, OH 432012160 N High St
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3424 S High St, Columbus, OH 432073424 S High St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, S High St, Columbus - 3424 S High St, Columbus

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1885 W Henderson Rd, Upper Arlington, OH 432201885 W Henderson Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, W Henderson Rd, Upper Arlington - 1885 W Henderson Rd, Upper Arlington

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7470 Sawmill Rd, Dublin, OH 432357470 Sawmill Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Sawmill Rd, Dublin - 7470 Sawmill Rd, Dublin

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399 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215399 E Main St
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500 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215500 E Main St
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495 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43215495 E Main St
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700 Children's Dr, Columbus, OH 43205700 Children's Dr
Open until11:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
3.43(37 reviews)
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555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205555 S 18th St
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sat 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 11:00 pm
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543 Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 43203543 Taylor Ave
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895 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212895 W 3rd Ave
Open until 9:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
1.73(15 reviews)
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22 E 16th Ave, Columbus, OH 4320122 E 16th Ave
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Urgent Care 24/7, Columbus - 22 E 16th Ave
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2050 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 432212050 Kenny Rd
Open until 9:30 pm
  • Mon 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Tue 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Wed 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Thu 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Fri 4:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:30 pm
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2532 E Main St, Bexley, OH 432092532 E Main St
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, E Main St, Columbus - 2532 E Main St

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2052 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 432112052 Cleveland Ave
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3331 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 432133331 E Broad St
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 - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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iMed Urgent Care - 3331 E Broad St
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510 E N Broadway, Columbus, OH 43214510 E N Broadway
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86 N Wilson Rd, Columbus, OH 4320486 N Wilson Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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3055 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 432243055 Cleveland Ave
Open until 6:00 pm
  • Mon10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tue10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thu10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • SatClosed
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Buckeye Urgent Care - 3055 Cleveland Ave
I went in for a rapid Covid test and was in and out with 5 minutes. Results were within 15 minutes.
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3061 Kingsdale Center, Columbus, OH 432213061 Kingsdale Center
Open until 8:30 pm
  • Mon 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Tue 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Wed 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Thu 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Fri 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 4:30 pm
3.0(5 reviews)
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3206 Broadway, Grove City, OH 431233206 Broadway
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
This clinic is rated highly in reviews for their friendly staff

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iMed Urgent Care, Grove City - 3206 Broadway
Great, the NP was so knowledgeable and helpful. Great experience. Great service at this urgent care, highly recommend.
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4300 Clime Rd, Columbus, OH 432284300 Clime 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 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
2.17(18 reviews)
Very nice staff. Very nice PA. Great care diagnosis and explanation. No wait time. I dont know why the over all rating is so low.
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2120 Stringtown Rd, Grove City, OH 431232120 Stringtown Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Stringtown Rd, Grove City - 2120 Stringtown Rd, Grove City

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909 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43229909 Morse Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat11:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Sun12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2.6(5 reviews)
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4530 Kenny Rd, Columbus, OH 432204530 Kenny Rd
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 4530 Kenny Rd, Columbus
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4849 E Main St, Columbus, OH 432134849 E Main St
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
1.5(3 reviews)
Concentra Urgent Care, Columbus East - 4849 E Main St, Columbus
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4832 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 432284832 W Broad 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
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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60 N Stygler Rd, Gahanna, OH 4323060 N Stygler Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, N Stygler Rd, Columbus - 60 N Stygler Rd, Gahanna

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1585 Georgesville Square Dr, Columbus, OH 432281585 Georgesville Square Dr
5.0(2 reviews)
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The Little Clinic at Kroger - 1585 Georgesville Square Dr, Columbus
Dr was friendly, professional and knowledgeable, listened to my concerns.
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4885 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 432144885 Olentangy River Rd
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2330 Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 432292330 Morse Rd
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5059 N High St, Columbus, OH 432145059 N High 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
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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2030 Stringwood Road, Grove City, OH 431232030 Stringwood Road
4.7(9 reviews)
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3813 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 431253813 S Hamilton 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 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
2.97(17 reviews)
The staff was polite, courteous, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was much cheaper than going to the ER or another urgent care facility.
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4821 Roberts Rd, Columbus, OH 432284821 Roberts Rd
Open until 5:00 pm
  • Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • SatClosed
  • SunClosed
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445 Rocky Fork Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230445 Rocky Fork Blvd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat10:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 8:00 pm
4.0(10 reviews)
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4961 Roberts Rd, Columbus, OH 430264961 Roberts Rd
Open until 8:00 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
MinuteClinic® at CVS®, Roberts Rd, Hilliard - 4961 Roberts Rd, Columbus

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5690 W Broad St, Galloway, OH 431195690 W Broad St
Open until 7:30 pm
  • Mon 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Tue 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Wed 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Thu 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Fri 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
  • Sat 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sun 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Walgreens - 5690 W Broad St, Galloway
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5263 Nike Dr, Hilliard, OH 430265263 Nike Dr
4.35(23 reviews)
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5801 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 432295801 Tamarack Blvd
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
  • Sat10:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Sun10:00 am - 6:00 pm
2.27(11 reviews)
Quick, kind, clean, easy!
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4760 Sawmill Rd, Columbus, OH 432354760 Sawmill Rd
Open until 7:45 pm
  • Mon10:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Tue10:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Wed10:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Thu10:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Fri10:00 am - 7:45 pm
  • Sat 9:00 am - 5:45 pm
  • Sun11:00 am - 4:45 pm
4.91(1.2k reviews)
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Scioto Urgent Care - 4760 Sawmill Rd, Columbus
The doctor and nurse were very nice and helpful!! I always recommend scioto urgent care to my family and friends.
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4343 All Seasons Dr, Hilliard, OH 430264343 All Seasons Dr
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
  • Sat 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Sun 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
2.58(19 reviews)
Busy at 1030 on a Sat morning. Very friendly and efficient at checking, taking vitals, and visit with doctor. Could not have been a better experience. Got my prescriptions. “Any questions? Just give us a call. We’re here til 9pm.” Thank you Ohio Health.
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4363 All Seasons Dr, Hilliard, OH 430264363 All Seasons Dr
Open until10:00 pm
  • Mon 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Tue 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Wed 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Thu 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Fri 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Sat12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • Sun12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5.0(2 reviews)
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Ear Wax Removal FAQs

  • What will happen if I don’t clean my ears?

    If you don't clean your ears regularly, you may develop an excessive amount of ear wax. The National Institutes of Health lists pain or itching in the ear, ringing in the ear, and a sense that the ear is full or clogged as signs of too much ear wax (NIH). If you do not clean your ears, you may have odor or discharge from the ear, as well as hearing loss, according to the NIH.

  • Should I do anything to prevent a buildup of ear wax?

    You don't need to do anything to keep ear wax from accumulating. However, if ear wax does build up, you should remove it yourself or get it removed by a medical professional to avoid hearing loss and ear discomfort, according to the National Library of Medicine.

  • What symptoms can be caused by too much ear wax?

    According to the National Library of Medicine, too much ear wax can produce symptoms such as earache, fullness in the ear, tinnitus, and partial hearing loss.

  • Does it hurt to remove ear wax?

    Ear cleaning procedures for removing ear wax should not be painful. If you're having trouble eliminating ear wax, the National Library of Medicine suggests consulting a medical practitioner for assistance

  • If ear wax is removed, will my hearing improve?

    According to the National Library of Medicine, if the ear wax obstruction is cleared, your hearing will usually return entirely. Ear wax buildup usually causes transient hearing loss that lasts until your ears are cleaned.

  • How often should I remove wax from my ears?

    Your ear wax should naturally come out when your body no longer requires it, according to the National Institutes of Health. It goes on to say that you should only clean your ears if you have symptoms of too much ear wax or if you can see wax near the end of the ear canal.

  • Is removing ear wax costly?

    According to the National Institutes of Health, the cost of removing ear wax varies depending on the method used. Based on your budget and income, your healthcare professional may be able to propose the best ear wax removal procedure for you.

  • Do cotton swabs remove wax from the ear?

  • Where can I get ear wax removed in Ohio?

    Your primary care physician or a specialist who specializes in ear, nose, and throat health can remove ear wax. To find nearby providers of this service, use Solv to find an ear wax removal service and book an appointment for the same-day or next-day.

Ohio Ear Wax Removal

Ear wax shields your ears from dirt, bacteria, and other microscopic particles that might irritate your ear canal and cause hearing loss. Too much ear wax, on the other hand, might clog your ear canal and cause hearing loss. Knowing how to remove ear wax in a safe and effective manner can help you protect your hearing and ear health.

About ear wax — why do we have ear wax?

Ear wax is a natural substance that protects your ears by collecting microscopic debris such as dust and bacteria that may otherwise enter and harm them. Ear wax also protects the sensitive skin inside your ear canal from water-related discomfort, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Ear wax collects dead skin cells, debris, and hair as it flows from the inside of your ears to the outside of the ear canal. Ear wax has antibacterial and antifungal characteristics, according to Harvard Medical School, making it an efficient natural ear cleanser. It goes on to say that if your ears don't create or contain enough ear wax, they'll be itchy and painful.

Treatment of a common ear condition

According to the National Library of Medicine, removing ear wax can help you prevent and avoid hearing loss. Most cases of ear wax buildup, according to the National Library of Medicine, can be treated at home using procedures that soften the wax so it can be readily removed or washed out. It goes on to say that in some cases, you may need to seek medical assistance to avoid hurting your ears or triggering an infection.

Hearing loss caused by ear wax buildup is usually transitory and goes away once the blockage is removed, according to the National Library of Medicine. Hearing loss that persists after removing ear wax should be evaluated and treated by a doctor.

The side effects of excessive ear wax

According to the National Library of Medicine, excessive ear wax can cause ear discomfort and hearing issues. Ear pain, the sense of blocked ears, and tinnitus (inner ear noises) are all frequent adverse effects of ear wax buildup, according to the National Library of Medicine. You may also have a partial hearing loss that worsens with time.

The development of ear wax

Cerumen is another name for ear wax. According to Harvard Medical School, it is a mixture of secretions from sebaceous glands and sweat glands in the outer ear canal's walls.

When you chew or chat with your jaw, the secretions pass through the inner ear canal and into the outer ear canal, where they dry out and flake. According to Harvard Medical School, this permits older ear wax deposits to flow out or be removed more readily from your ears..

Where wax comes from

Ear wax is a natural ear cleanser produced by glands in the ear canal to protect your ears from dangerous dirt and other debris, according to Harvard Medical School. It goes on to say that no one knows why some people have greater ear wax problems than others.

According to the University of Texas at Austin, older people with coarse, wiry hairs in their ears have higher ear wax buildup difficulties than others. Hearing aid users have more ear wax than non-users, owing to the fact that some hearing aids are constructed in such a way that wax cannot readily move out of the ear canal.

Ear wax removal tips

Cotton swabs are commonly used to remove ear wax accumulation. According to UC San Diego, many medical specialists advise against employing this procedure since it can push wax deeper into the ear canal. It goes on to say that the easiest approach to clean your ears is to use wax-softening ear drops, which can be found at almost any pharmacy.

The National Library of Medicine recommends using baby oil or mineral oil to soften ear wax. Once you can see the wax, you can easily remove it from the outer ear canal with a small piece of cloth or tissue wrapped around your finger.

If you're having trouble removing ear wax, the National Library of Medicine suggests seeing a doctor. Other irrigation methods, as well as a curette or suction equipment, can be used by a doctor to eliminate ear wax.

Tips for hearing-aid wearers

The National Library of Medicine recommends that people who use hearing aids have their ear canals examined for extra wax every three to six months. According to Harvard Medical School, ear wax is responsible for 60 percent to 70% of hearing aid degradation. If you use a hearing aid, have your doctor examine your ears at least once every six months for ear wax buildup.

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