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Urgent Care

Urgent Care services offered in Belleville and Rochester Hills, MI

If you need urgent medical care because of an illness, injury, or disease, rely on WellHealth Medical Associates in Belleville and Rochester Hills, Michigan. Sanjay Murthy, MD, MPH & TM, offers prompt urgent care services when time is of the essence. Call the office to schedule an appointment, book one online, or simply walk into the office for immediate treatment. 

What is urgent care?

Urgent care at WellHealth Medical Associates consists of medical evaluations and treatments for nonlife-threatening medical emergencies. Anytime you need immediate medical care, Dr. Murthy is here for you. He also offers a variety of same-day services to help you feel better as quickly as possible.

Which urgent care services are available?

Some of the urgent care services available at WellHealth Medical Associates include:

  • Wound care
  • Fracture care
  • Treatment of nonlife-threatening injuries
  • On-site imaging procedures
  • Illness screenings
  • Chronic disease management
  • Specialist and hospital referrals
  • Medication prescriptions 

Dr. Murthy offers a variety of treatments that alleviate pain, speed up healing, and reduce your risk of serious complications.

Why might I need urgent care?

Some of the reasons you may need urgent care include:

  • Wounds
  • Fractures
  • Strains or sprains
  • Strep throat 
  • Ear infection
  • Pink eye
  • Rash
  • High or long-lasting fever
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)
  • Appendicitis
  • COVID-19
  • Severe cold or flu
  • Severe or ongoing pain
  • Severe allergic reaction
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Ongoing cough
  • New or unusual symptoms

If you’re unsure if you need same-day urgent care, call the WellHealth Medical Associates office, where the friendly providers can happily answer your questions over the phone. 

What should I expect during urgent care visits?

During urgent care visits at WellHealth Medical Associates, Dr. Murthy often completes the following:

Vital signs check

He checks your pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs. Dr. Murthy also asks about your symptoms and medical history.

Physical exam

He listens to your heartbeat and breathing during a physical exam and targets the root cause of your symptoms. Dr. Murthy also evaluates your eyes, ears, throat, abdomen, reflexes, and more.

Diagnostic testing

If necessary, he recommends blood tests, nasal or throat swabs, urine testing, heart-function tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to detect or rule out possible problems.

Treatment

Dr. Murthy provides injury care, prescription medications, and specialist or hospital referrals. Sometimes home remedies, such as rest and fluids, are all you need to recover from an injury, illness, or disease.

To take advantage of the exceptional same-day urgent care services at WellHealth Medical Associates, call the office or use the online booking feature today.