MinuteClinic
Hours listed · see hours
59 George St, Charleston, SC 29401
0.6 mi from city center
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Charleston, SC
31urgent care centers and walk-in clinics serving Charleston. 6 list 24-hour service.
Urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in Charleston
Showing 1–10 of 31, sorted by distance from the city center
Access Healthcare
Hours listed · see hours235 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294010.8 mi from city centerAccess Urgent
Hours listed · see hours233 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294010.8 mi from city centerRenew Medical IV Spa and Urgent Care
Hours listed · see hours442 King St 2nd Floor, Charleston, SC 294030.9 mi from city centerMichael Warren Boone II
Hours not listed · call to confirm171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 294251.1 mi from city centerRoper Hospital: Emergency Room
Hours listed · see hours316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294011.1 mi from city centerRoper Hospital
Hours listed · see hoursRoper Hospital, 316 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 294011.2 mi from city centerRoper St. Francis Express Care
Hours listed · see hours319 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 294122.8 mi from city centerAlpha Medical & Spinal Care
Hours listed · see hours435 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 294122.8 mi from city centerLife Alert
Hours listed · see hours531 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 294122.9 mi from city center
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- Urgent care
- City center (distances measured from here)
Charleston urgent care at a glance
Charleston has 31 urgent care centers on our listings across 10 ZIP codes. 6 list 24-hour hours, 15 list Sunday hours and 8 more stay open past 7 PM on at least one weekday. The closest to the city center is MinuteClinic, 0.6 mi away.
- 31urgent care centers
- 6list 24-hour hours
- 15list Saturday hours
- 15list Sunday hours
- 8open past 7 PM on a weekdaynot counting 24-hour clinics
- 13list insurance networks
Closest to the city centerMinuteClinic0.6 mi from the city center
10 ZIP codes
- 294079
- 294127
- 294015
- 294052
- 294062
- 294922
- 294031
- 294141
- 294181
- 294251
Counts come from the listings above and the hours each clinic publishes. Hours are not listed for 12 of the 31. Hours and networks change, so call to confirm.
Open late, weekends and 24 hours in Charleston
Open 24 hours 6
Open on Sunday 15
- MinuteClinic59 George St · Sunday: 9 AM – 1 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
- Access Healthcare235 Calhoun St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Access Urgent233 Calhoun St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Renew Medical IV Spa and Urgent Care442 King St 2nd Floor · Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Roper Hospital: Emergency Room316 Calhoun St · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Roper HospitalSunday: open 24 hours
- Roper St. Francis Express Care319 Folly Rd · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- Life Alert531 Folly Rd · Sunday: open 24 hours
- Doctors Care - James Island743 Folly Rd · Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Health First Urgent Care (West Ashley)1115 Savannah Hwy · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- Doctors Care - West Ashley1851 Sam Rittenberg Blvd · Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- MEDcare Urgent Care (West Ashley)1850 Sam Rittenberg Blvd · Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
- Doctors Care - Charleston West3424 Shelby Ray Ct · Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Doctors Care - Clements Ferry1951 Clements Ferry Rd · Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Trident Medical Center9330 Medical Plaza Dr · Sunday: open 24 hours
Open past 7 PM on weekdays 8
- MinuteClinic59 George St · Mon to Fri until 7:30 PM
- Roper St. Francis Express Care319 Folly Rd · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
- Doctors Care - James Island743 Folly Rd · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
- Health First Urgent Care (West Ashley)1115 Savannah Hwy · Mon to Fri until 8 PM
- Doctors Care - West Ashley1851 Sam Rittenberg Blvd · 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 Charleston clinics
13 of the 31 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.
- Aetna8 of 31
- BCBS South Carolina6 of 31
- UnitedHealthcare6 of 31
- UMR5 of 31
- Cigna4 of 31
Other clinics and medical services in Charleston
18 listings that are not urgent care, such as primary care, specialists, pharmacies and hospitals. Open one for its own page.
- 17Medical practice
- 1Imaging center
Dr. CT Cook, MDImaging centerChristine M Carr, MDMedical practiceDiann M Krywko, MDMedical practiceDoctor's Care: Cump Paul Willia DOMedical practiceDr. Manoj V. Chag, MDMedical practiceDustin Leblanc, MDMedical practiceEdward C. O'Bryan, MDMedical practiceEdward C. O'Bryan, MDMedical practiceElizabeth Winton, MDMedical practiceGary Cianci, MDMedical practice
Jeffrey Paul Caporossi, MDMedical practiceJohn F. Walters, MDMedical practiceMeghan Ann Cummins, MDMedical practiceMelissa Ellis-Yarian, MDMedical practiceNicholas John Connors, MDMedical practiceRyan M. Barnes, DOMedical practiceWalter E Limehouse, MDMedical practiceYalani L Vanzura, MDMedical practice
Urgent care vs. ER vs. primary care
General information, not specific to Charleston: 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 Charleston, SC?
Charleston, SC has 31 urgent care centers listed on UCL.
Is there a 24-hour urgent care in Charleston, SC?
Yes. 6 facilities offer 24-hour service in Charleston. Use the "Open 24 hours" filter on the listings above to see them.
Are urgent care centers in Charleston open on weekends?
15 of the 31 urgent care centers listed in Charleston list Saturday hours and 15 list Sunday hours. Hours are not listed for 12, so call those to check. Holiday hours are often shorter; confirm with the clinic before a holiday visit.
Which urgent care centers in Charleston are open late?
8 centers list weekday hours past 7 PM, and 6 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 Charleston?
MinuteClinic is the listed urgent care center closest to the center of Charleston, about 0.6 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 Charleston take?
On our listings, the networks named most often by Charleston urgent care centers are Aetna (8), BCBS South Carolina (6) and UnitedHealthcare (6), with the number of clinics in brackets. 13 of the 31 list at least one network. Call the clinic to confirm it takes your plan.
Do urgent care centers in Charleston 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 Charleston, SC?
Out-of-pocket urgent care costs in SC 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 Charleston?
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 Charleston 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 Charleston?
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 Charleston 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 Charleston?
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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