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Welcome to University of Maryland Urgent Care in Columbia, where board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners provide care to patients of all ages for the full spectrum of immediate medical concerns.

Phone: 667-214-2100 (option 1)

Hours: Mon - Fri, 8am to 8pm; Sat & Sun, 8am to 6pm

5890 Waterloo Road
Columbia, MD 21045

Same-Day Urgent Care

  • Walk-ins are accepted. Please note we take walk-in patients up to 15 minutes prior to the close of business.
  • You can save your spot in line ahead of your arrival. While not an appointment, it will let us know when to expect you.
  • For patients without a primary care doctor, schedule an appointment with our family medicine providers for evaluation of your non-urgent medical concern by calling 667-214-2100 (option 1).

Save Your Spot in Line 

Conditions Treated 

  • Asthma and allergies
  • Bone breaks and muscle aches
  • Cold & flu symptoms
  • Concussions
  • Insect bites and stings
  • Rashes
  • Sprains and strains
  • Sports injuries
  • Upset stomach and pain
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Vaccines (PPD & TDAP)
    •  Existing UM Family Medicine patients can schedule their flu and shingles vaccines in Columbia. COVID-19 boosters may be scheduled for our Downtown Baltimore location, or at your local pharmacy. 

On-Site Services

  • X-ray services and lab testing
  • Pre-operative testing and evaluation (walk-in or schedule in advance; must be completed at least 72 hours prior to surgery; bring your paperwork)
  • Sports Medicine and specialty care services, including Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Rheumatology, Lyme Disease, Sleep Medicine, Neurosurgery, Cardiology, Facial Nerve Disorders, and more.

Call 667-214-2100 (press option 1) for more information.


COVID-19 Testing

  • COVID-19 testing is offered to patients who have respiratory symptoms, have recently been exposed to the virus, and/or who need pre-operative testing or pre-/post-travel testing.
  • We perform PCR tests to ensure accuracy. Test results are provided within 48 hours and will appear in MyChart. 
  • Patients are COVID-19, flu, strep and RSV tested in negative pressure rooms to prevent potential spread.

Post-Infectious Disease Program

For patients with ongoing symptoms after initial treatment for COVID-19 and other illnesses, they can schedule a virtual or in-person appointment in Columbia with our Infectious Disease specialists for further evaluation and care.

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