Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street
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1627 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 18102
0.5 mi from city center
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Allentown, PA
33urgent care centers and walk-in clinics serving Allentown. 7 list 24-hour service.
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Allentown
Showing 1–10 of 33, sorted by distance from the city center
Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street Emergency Room
Hours listed · see hours1627 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 181020.5 mi from city centerSlha Emergency Care
Hours not listed · call to confirm1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181040.9 mi from city centerSLHA Emergency Care: Hill Robert G MD
Hours not listed · call to confirm1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181040.9 mi from city centerSt. Luke's Emergency Care Specialists
Hours not listed · call to confirm1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181040.9 mi from city centerSLHA Emergency Care: Sotack William E DO
Hours not listed · call to confirm1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181040.9 mi from city centerSt. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus
Hours listed · see hours1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 181040.9 mi from city centerSacred Heart Hospital
Hours not listed · call to confirm450 W Chew St #101, Allentown, PA 181021.2 mi from city centerSt. Luke's Hospital Sacred Heart Campus
Hours listed · see hours421 W Chew St, Allentown, PA 181021.2 mi from city centerGood Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital
Hours not listed · call to confirm850 S 5th St, Allentown, PA 181031.7 mi from city center
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- City center (distances measured from here)
Allentown urgent care at a glance
Allentown has 33 urgent care centers on our listings across 5 ZIP codes. 7 list 24-hour hours, 14 list Sunday hours and 6 more stay open past 7 PM on at least one weekday. The closest to the city center is Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street, 0.5 mi away.
- 33urgent care centers
- 7list 24-hour hours
- 14list Saturday hours
- 14list Sunday hours
- 6open past 7 PM on a weekdaynot counting 24-hour clinics
- 20list insurance networks
- 1has patient reviews
Closest to the city centerLehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street0.5 mi from the city center
5 ZIP codes
- 1810419
- 181035
- 181024
- 181063
- 181092
Counts come from the listings above and the hours each clinic publishes. Hours are not listed for 14 of the 33. Hours and networks change, so call to confirm.
Open late, weekends and 24 hours in Allentown
Open 24 hours 7
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street1627 W Chew St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street Emergency Room1627 W Chew St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus1736 Hamilton St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- St. Luke's Hospital Sacred Heart Campus421 W Chew St · Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest: Children's Emergency RoomOpen 24 hours, 7 days
Open on Sunday 14
- Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street1627 W Chew St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Lehigh Valley Hospital 17th Street Emergency Room1627 W Chew St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- St. Luke's Hospital - Allentown Campus1736 Hamilton St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- St. Luke's Hospital Sacred Heart Campus421 W Chew St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Patient First - Allentown3178 Tilghman St · Sunday: 8 AM – 10 PM
- Cedar CrestEmergiCenter1101 S Cedar Crest Blvd · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest: Children's Emergency RoomSunday: open 24 hours
- Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Lehigh Valley Hospital Emergency Room1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Airport Road EmergiCenter1791 Airport Rd · Sunday: 8 AM – 6 PM
- St. Luke's Care Now - Allentown501 Cetronia Rd · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- St. Luke's West End Medical Center501 Cetronia Rd #105 · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- LVHN ExpressCARE–Tilghman4825 Tilghman St #101 · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- AFC Urgent Care Lower MacungieSunday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Open past 7 PM on weekdays 6
- Patient First - Allentown3178 Tilghman St · Mon to Fri until 10 PM
- Cedar CrestEmergiCenter1101 S Cedar Crest Blvd · Mon to Fri until 10 PM
- St. Luke's Care Now - Allentown501 Cetronia Rd · Mon to Fri until 10:30 PM
- St. Luke's West End Medical Center501 Cetronia Rd #105 · Mon to Fri until 10:30 PM
- LVHN ExpressCARE–Tilghman4825 Tilghman St #101 · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
From the hours each clinic lists, in the same order as the list above; the list shows which are open right now. Hours change, so call to confirm.
Insurance networks listed by Allentown clinics
20 of the 33 urgent care centers here list at least one insurance network. These are the networks listed on our listings, drawn from insurer directories; call the clinic to confirm your plan before you go. A network missing here does not mean a clinic does not take it.
- Aetna16 of 33
- Capital BC12 of 33
- UnitedHealthcare9 of 33
- Cigna8 of 33
- Independence BC8 of 33
- UMR6 of 33
- Highmark BCBS4 of 33
- Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania4 of 33
- Highmark BS4 of 33
- Medicare4 of 33
Latest reviews of Allentown clinics
- October 7, 2025
i am 75 ,im literate i went to cetronia location went in to check in ,no one else was there at check in. the receptionist doing nothing ,had me go to the kiosk to check in , she refused to do it in person. i tried ,i realy did , i strugled to know where to click. i erased…
robert heilman on St. Luke's Care Now - Allentown
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Other clinics and medical services in Allentown
11 listings that are not urgent care, such as primary care, specialists, pharmacies and hospitals. Open one for its own page.
- 8Medical practice
- 1Dental clinic
- 1Dialysis center
- 1Imaging center
Evolve Dental CareDental clinicFresenius Medical Care at Good Shepherd Specialty HospitalDialysis centerCT (computed tomography) scan at Radiology at Lehigh Valley Hospital-17th StreetImaging centerAmy Elizabeth Kelleman, DOMedical practiceCedar Crest Emergicenter: Armen Mehran MDMedical practiceChristopher J Stromski, MDMedical practiceColombo Adam DOMedical practiceDanial Mitchell, DOMedical practiceDavid J. Shingles, D.O.Medical practiceEric A. Goldman, DOMedical practice
Urgent care vs. ER vs. primary care
General information, not specific to Allentown: knowing where to go saves time and money. Here's how urgent care compares to a hospital ER and a primary care physician.
Urgent care
Today, when it can’t wait
Non-life-threatening illness or injury that can't wait for an appointment.
- Flu, UTI, ear infection
- Sprains and stitches
- X-ray, COVID test
- Sports physicals
- Typical cost
- $100–$250 self-pay; $25–$75 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Usually 15–45 minutes; many offer online check-in.
- Hours
- Evenings and weekends; many open 7 days, some 24 hours.
Emergency room
Now, if it could be life-threatening
Life- or limb-threatening symptoms; severe pain, bleeding, breathing problems, suspected stroke or heart attack.
- Chest pain
- Stroke symptoms
- Severe trauma or burns
- Difficulty breathing
- Typical cost
- $1,200–$2,500+ self-pay; $150–$500+ copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Hours, depending on triage. Severe cases seen first.
- Hours
- 24/7.
Primary care
In a day or two, or ongoing
Routine care, chronic conditions, ongoing health management. Schedule in advance.
- Annual physical
- Diabetes and blood pressure management
- Screenings
- Referrals
- Typical cost
- $100–$200 self-pay; $20–$40 copay with insurance
- Wait time
- Same-day availability rare; appointments often days to weeks out.
- Hours
- Weekday business hours, by appointment.
Chest pain, trouble breathing or severe bleeding? Call 911.
This is general information, not medical advice. Costs are typical US ranges, not quotes from any clinic listed here.
What a visit typically costs
Without insurance
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$100 – $250
- Primary care$100 – $200
- Hospital / ER$1,200 – $2,500+
$0$1,000$2,000$3,000+
With insurance (copay)
Typical ranges, not quotes- Urgent care$25 – $75
- Primary care$20 – $40
- Hospital / ER$150 – $500+
$0$200$400$600+
When to go to urgent care, and when to call 911
Urgent care is a good fit for
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection
- Sprain or strain
- Earache
- Work / sports / school physical
- Laceration
- Puncture wound
- Migraine headache
- Sinus infection
- Cough
- Rash
- Back pain
- Car accident
- Elevated blood pressure
- General wellness exam
Call 911 or go to the ER for
- Chest pain
- Severe abdominal pain
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Sudden blurred vision
- Numbness in face, arm, or leg, especially on one side
- Weakness on one side of the body or difficulty speaking
- Sudden, severe headache
- Bleeding that won't stop
- Coughing up or vomiting blood
- Severe burns
Do not delay treatment for a serious medical problem.
Common reasons people visit urgent care
General information: urgent care centers handle non-emergency illness, injury and routine needs, usually the same day. Services differ from clinic to clinic, so check the listing or call ahead.
Illness
- Cold & flu symptoms
- Strep throat
- Sinus infection
- Ear infection
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia (mild)
Injury
- Sprains & strains
- Minor fractures
- Lacerations & cuts (stitches)
- Puncture wounds
- Burns (minor)
- Animal & insect bites
Diagnostics & procedures
- X-rays (on-site)
- EKG / ECG
- Lab tests & bloodwork
- STD testing
- Pregnancy testing
- Drug screening
Preventive & routine
- Sports physicals
- School & camp physicals
- Work / DOT physicals
- Travel vaccinations
- Flu shots
- Tetanus boosters
Frequently asked questions
How many urgent care centers are in Allentown, PA?
Allentown, PA has 33 urgent care centers listed on UCL.
Is there a 24-hour urgent care in Allentown, PA?
Yes. 7 facilities offer 24-hour service in Allentown. Use the "Open 24 hours" filter on the listings above to see them.
Are urgent care centers in Allentown open on weekends?
14 of the 33 urgent care centers listed in Allentown list Saturday hours and 14 list Sunday hours. Hours are not listed for 14, so call those to check. Holiday hours are often shorter; confirm with the clinic before a holiday visit.
Which urgent care centers in Allentown are open late?
6 centers list weekday hours past 7 PM, and 7 list 24-hour hours. They are named in the "Open late, weekends and 24 hours" lists on this page. Hours change, so call before a late visit.
Which urgent care is closest to the center of Allentown?
Lehigh Valley Hospital - 17th Street is the listed urgent care center closest to the center of Allentown, about 0.5 mi away. The list above shows verified clinics first, then the rest by distance from the city center.
What insurance do urgent care centers in Allentown take?
On our listings, the networks named most often by Allentown urgent care centers are Aetna (16), Capital BC (12) and UnitedHealthcare (9), with the number of clinics in brackets. 20 of the 33 list at least one network. Call the clinic to confirm it takes your plan.
Do urgent care centers in Allentown require an appointment?
Most urgent care centers accept walk-in patients without an appointment, though some offer optional online check-in. Call the clinic or check its listing to confirm its policy.
What does urgent care cost in Allentown, PA?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in PA typically range from $100–$250 for an uninsured visit, depending on services; visits that include X-rays, lab tests, or minor procedures (stitches, splints) usually run $200–$400. With insurance, the visit cost is usually a copay of $25–$75. These are typical ranges, not quotes; verify with each facility before visiting.
When should I go to urgent care vs the ER in Allentown?
Go to urgent care for non-life-threatening illness or injury: fevers, sprains, infections, minor cuts, mild asthma, UTIs, flu, rashes. Go to the ER for chest pain, severe abdominal pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness or numbness, severe head injury, heavy bleeding, severe burns, or any potentially life-threatening symptom. When in doubt with a serious symptom, call 911.
Do urgent care centers in Allentown treat children?
Most urgent care centers treat patients of all ages, including children, and some are pediatric-only; call ahead to check a clinic's minimum age. For infants under 6 months with a high fever, contact a pediatrician or the ER directly.
Can I get an X-ray, lab test, or stitches at urgent care in Allentown?
Many urgent care centers offer on-site X-rays, basic lab tests (strep, flu, COVID, mono, UTI), IV fluids, sutures, and splints, but not all do. More advanced imaging (MRI, CT) typically requires a hospital. Call the clinic to confirm before you go.
Do urgent care centers in Allentown prescribe antibiotics?
Yes. Urgent care providers can prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infections (strep throat, UTIs, sinus and ear infections, skin infections) when clinically appropriate. They follow CDC stewardship guidelines, so they will not prescribe antibiotics for viral illness like the common cold or most cases of bronchitis.
Can I do a telehealth visit instead of going to urgent care in Allentown?
Some urgent care centers offer telehealth visits for non-emergency issues like cold and flu symptoms, prescription refills, rashes, or follow-up care. In-person visits are still required for X-rays, lab tests, and physical exams. Ask the clinic whether it offers telehealth.
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