Des Moines Urgent Care and Express
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Our walk-in clinics are experiencing very high volumes which can create extended wait times. We are asking patients to select your arrival time online to ensure you are seen by a provider. Before seeking walk-in care, please check with your primary care provider for same-day appointments or get care at home using UnityPoint Health online care.
Virtual Urgent Care
We understand that illnesses and injuries don't always happen during regular business hours. That's why we offer convenient care through our UnityPoint walk-in clinics in Des Moines and the surrounding Central Iowa area. Our urgent care clinics accept walk-in patients for non-emergency situations every day of the week, after hours and on holidays.
Select Your Arrival Time Online
With the convenience of online check-in at UnityPoint Clinic Urgent Care and UnityPoint Clinic - Express, you can find the relief you need at a time that's best for you. After submitting the secure online form, you will receive a confirmation text message about your upcoming visit.
*A given time is not a set appointment and you may have to wait after your projected time.
Select Your Arrival Time:
Urgent Care - Altoona
Urgent Care - Ankeny
Urgent Care - Ingersoll
Urgent Care - Lakeview
Urgent Care - Southglen
Urgent Care - Urbandale
UnityPoint Clinic – Express in Ankeny
UnityPoint Clinic – Express at Jordan Creek
UnityPoint Clinic – Express at Waukee
UnityPoint Clinic – Express
UnityPoint Clinic - Express is a new walk-in clinic focusing on a time-saving health care experience for people of all ages. This new model of care is a concierge service with a goal of door-to-door service in around 30 minutes. A medical professional will greet you upon entering the clinic and remain with you throughout the visit. On-site prescription medications are also available to help eliminate the need for an extra visit to a pharmacy. Experience a more convenient and personalized care option for you and your loved ones today.
UnityPoint Clinic - Express is walk-in care that is open 365 days, all holidays and from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. each and every day.
UnityPoint Clinic – Express in Ankeny
UnityPoint Clinic – Express at Jordan Creek
UnityPoint Clinic – Express at Waukee
When to Get Urgent Care or Express
Urgent Care and Express treat minor medical problems and injuries that are not life-threatening, but need the attention of a health care provider. These are not an alternative to the emergency room, but offer the ability to get care without an appointment for all patient ages. Check the list of common treatment options below or visit our where to go for care page for more information.
Please note: Flu shots and physicals and/or sports physicals need to be scheduled with your primary care provider.
- Allergies
- Burns
- Colds
- Coughs
- Cuts (stitches)
- Earaches or ear infections
- Fevers
- Minor eye care
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- Flu
- Fractures (x-ray on-site at most locations)
- Infections
- Sore throats
- Sprains, including sprained ankles (x-ray on-site at most locations)
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Yeast Infections
- Certain rapid tests
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*If you are experiencing chest pain or shortness of breath, please go to the Emergency Department or call 911 immediately.
For less serious medical issues, such as physicals, medication refills or to leave a message for your primary care doctor, you can access your My UnityPoint patient portal 24/7!
Additional Ways to Get Care
Express Online
Emergency Care
Primary Care
All Other Health Services
Should I schedule an appointment with my Primary Care Provider instead?
Urgent Care Clinics are for acute and urgent symptoms. If you have need or have any of the below, you may consider scheduling an appointment with your Primary Care Provider. If you do not have one, we have several providers Accepting New Patients.
- Physicals/Sports Physicals
- Medicine Checks
- Long Term Care
- Medication Refill
- Ongoing Symptoms (ex: Continued Back Pain)
- Care or Treatment Planning
- Disease Management
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- Managing Existing Conditions (Migraines, Depression, Anxiety, Arthritis, etc.)
- Substance Abuse
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes and obesity
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Skin problems
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