UM Urgent Care in Columbia
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 provider or who may not be able to see their primary care provider, our team of providers can diagnose and treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries for patients 16 weeks and older.
- Need Primary Care? For patients without a primary care provider, schedule an appointment with one of our family medicine providers for evaluation of your non-urgent medical concern by calling 667-214-2100 (option 4).
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
- We are welcome to see you for your COVID symptoms, however we do not prescribe Paxlovid through Urgent Care.
- COVID-19 testing is offered to patients who have respiratory symptoms and/or who may have recently been exposed to the virus.
- 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.
- Learn more about our Post-Infectious Disease Program.
