Medcheck of Community Hospitals

You know, they did exactly what I needed them to do — got me back on track to feeling healthy again. With any Medcheck, I expected a wait time and a no-​frills environment, but at my most recent visit, I only had to wait about 25 minutes. And that’s not bad considering the place was pretty full of other nose sniffling folks. (Me included.)
My doctor is through Community North, so it was handy that this place already had my info on file. Convenience is key! Especially when you don’t feel well. So after I was prescribed my life-​saving antibiotics (exaggerating only a little), I was able to pick up my meds at the CVS literally right across the street. And again, convenience wins!
My time total time at Medcheck in addition to my trip to CVS took about an hour and a half. Not bad. I would have obviously liked to have seen my doctor, but when you need to see someone right then, right now — Medcheck is your best bet.

The reason this gets one more star is because the front office staff was good. Don’t go there if it’s in the evening because they close at 9 and will just send you to the ER (which was unnecessary). Nurse practitioner was not very friendly.

Only go here if you must. I have never had worse experiences at an urgent care before.
I had to go to a Community Medcheck for a volunteering position. I had to get a TB test and a drug screen — no need to see a doctor. Please just let me pee in the cup and I’ll be on my way.
First time I went, I called ahead and asked about the wait. they said 30 minutes so I decided to go. I waited for almost THREE HOURS and still never got seen. The receptionists were rude and unhelpful. I left.
I went back again before the clinic opened as they will do drug tests 24 hours a day. I got there at 7 am and was the only person there. Took reception 15 minutes to find my paperwork which was placed in the ‘S’ folder for patients whose last names begin with ‘S’. How confusing! (please sense my sarcasm). After she found the paperwork, it took her THIRTY MINUTES to put my info into the computer. I think she was new so I understand there’s a learning curve, but I“m the only one there and waited for 45 minutes to get a drug test done.
Finally finished it and was out by 8am. So, you know… only took an hour to pee in a cup.
Bottom line, this place is horrific. Only go if necessary. I would suggest CVS Minute Clinic or one of the Franciscan Alliance’s urgent cares as I’ve always had good experiences there.

Very disappointing experience. I went this afternoon because I developed cystitis, a UTI. I have had many since my teens, so this wasn’t my first rodeo. After losing my paperwork, I was finally ushered into an exam room. I explained the symptoms, that they run in my family and that Cipro had always worked for me. The doctor instead prescribed the same antibiotic I take daily for my skin. When I called to have them correct it, the doctor wouldn’t prescribe anything different until my lab results came back. In twenty years of dealing with this, I’ve never had a doctor make me wait for an antibiotic. If you have ever had a UTI, you know how uncomfortable they are and they only get worse.
The staff was nice but seemed either overworked or disorganized.

Late last fall when digging the sweet potatoes out of the garden, my fingernail wedged into a potato and peeled all the way back to the cuticle separating completely from the nail bed. Yeah.
So after howling in pain for about 5 minutes and letting loose a flurry of f-​bombs that would have made my drill instructor proud I made it to the house. My wife contacted a neighbor who was a nurse and she said it would need a visit. She recommended Medcheck after carefully wrapping for me. Nurses are so level headed… God love you.
Fast forward an hour and a half later and we made it in to the Med check. The pain had subsided some and we waited about a half hour to be seen (there were several people ahead of us). I had to explain what happened several times all met with wincing reactions and general squeemishness.
The doctor who worked on my finger (Dr. Barbara I think) immediately said the whole thing had to come off. Great. So after six or seven attempts to numb it (apparently I was somewhat resistant to the numbing) he prescribed something different which worked. Cut, clean, rinse, repeat. The nurse was cracking me up…“That’s going to be screaming in a couple of days, honey!” She loaded me up with gauze and a topical local to help with pain. Very nice woman. So overall I spent about 2.5 hours there.
It hurt like HELL after the second day but the pain gradually subsided and it’s nearly normal now. I appreciated the professionalism of the doctor and nurse and would come back here any time.

i went here at 8:30 pm. their hours are 7 am — 11 pm 7 days a week. they got me in right away. they were quick and easy to work with. i will be going back here in the future. great job!

One hour and five minute wait. We had a web ahead appointment too for this. My daughter is already exhausted from struggling to breathe. Thought a web ahead would make this easier. Very nice staff. Just super slow. Very disappointed.

I have had to come here several times in the last few weeks. While the wait times have varied, the staff have been friendly and helpful.
I am not a coffee but for those who are, you’ll be delighted to know they have free coffee in the waiting area.
Hint: You can call or make an appointment online. That will shorten your wait time.

Waits might be 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on the season or amount of people needing care, but it sure is better than waiting in an emergency room and a heck of a lot cheaper. Speaking of cost, I have noticed that each time I visit, the costs go up a little. It used to be the same cost as my primary care physician. However, now it is more costly. This is a great place to come when your doctors office is closed and you dont need to go to the ER.
If you are truly concerned about wait times, you can call ahead or reserve a time online for an apointment.
I have always had knowledgeable and caring physicians at MedCheck.

If you go here and you are in severe pain forget it. I walked in and was told to have a seat. Didn’t ask me any questions just «have a seat and I’ll be with you in a minute». I sat down and started searching for another urgent care. Found the St V’s on 116^th and Cumberland. Walked out of this one and went to St V’s. It was the best thing I could have done. St V’s took me right in even before I was input to the system. If you want «Immediate or Urgent Care» do not go here.

HORRIBLE! Arrived at 9 pm and still here at 12:30 am and have yet to be seen. DO NOT COME here if you have an emergency!

Ugh, not a fan this time… I’ve been here before and was in and out — must not have been flu season. I waited 4 hours before leaving and trying to get into my doc for the next day. Seriously, they were aware I was going to wait for that long when I arrived — they should have told me.

This is just like an urgent care. Be prepared to wait a while. Check-​in was super fast and efficient. I liked that they not only referred me to a specialist but they also called and scheduled an appointment for me for the same day. What I wasn’t too happy about is they did a strep throat test even when I insisted I don’t have strep, I have no symptoms and I have already taken one and it came out negative. Guess who has to pay for that now. UGH!

Very courteous and caring staff. Took care of me and my migraine and I didn’t feel rushed at all. Seemed very caring

Called ahead to see if they take my insurance. Showed up and waited around 30 mins with about 5 people in the waiting room. Doctor was nice and professional as well as a friendly nurse. Overall a pretty good urgent care.