Urgent Care

For effective urgent care to treat problems like skin infections, falls, eye irritation, or minor fractures, rely on board-certified family practice and sports medicine physician David Bubis, MD, at Lost Creek Medical. You can receive comprehensive, personalized treatment for a wide variety of issues and have peace of mind that you’re in good hands. To schedule your consultation, call the Denver, Colorado, office today or book conveniently online. Telehealth options may also be available. 

What is urgent care?

Many conditions require prompt attention but aren’t an immediate threat to your life. For the needs that require attention within 24 hours and should be seen by a physician, Lost Creek Medical offers urgent care.

Some common examples include:

• Moderate back issues
• Flu or fever
• Urinary tract infections
• Strains or sprains
• Breathing problems like mild to moderate asthma
• Bleeding cuts that don’t require stitches
• Minor fractures like broken fingers or toes
• Falls or accidents
• Eye irritation or redness

Scheduling a virtual urgent care appointment may be the best option if you or your child has certain symptoms, such as:

• Nausea and vomiting
• Sore throat
• Stomachache
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Ear ache
• Low fever
• Rash
• Nasal congestion
• Eye irritation
• Coughing
• Cuts and bruises

Telehealth services may not always be appropriate for your condition, but the team can offer guidance on what to do.

How can I know when to go to the ER instead of seeking urgent care?

Emergency rooms offer around-the-clock medical care to triage life-threatening injuries and ailments. Visit the ER immediately if you experience:

• Severe abdominal pain
• Poisoning
• Pregnancy-related issues like vaginal bleeding
• Heavy or uncontrollable bleeding
• Seizures, convulsions, or lack of consciousness
• Moderate to severe burns
• Compound fractures
• Dislocated joints
• Difficulty breathing
• Eye injury
• Severe chest pain
• Stroke symptoms like slurred speech, vision loss, confusion, weakness, or sudden numbness on one side
• Fever with a rash
• Severe neck, back, or head injury
• Heart attack symptoms like prolonged chest pain
• Homicidal or suicidal feelings

If you or a loved one has any of these symptoms or conditions, call 911 or seek immediate medical care.

What are the other benefits of urgent care?

Generally, urgent care health services are more affordable than going to the ER, whether you have insurance or not. Even with insurance, the deductibles and copays are more affordable for urgent care visits.

ERs can also have extended wait times as they work to save lives, leading to long, uncomfortable hours in a waiting room. Urgent care at Lost Creek Medical shortens or eliminates your wait time.

If you need an urgent care appointment with the Lost Creek Medical team, call or book an appointment online today for prompt treatment.