Acute Care

Acute Care services offered in Diamond Bar, CA

Acute care services, like X-rays and stitches, help stabilize your health and reduce your risk of complications. At Express Urgent Care in Diamond Bar, California, Sukhvir Singh, MD, Jaspreet Singh Nanra, MD, and Amrit Pal Dhillon, PA-C, provide same-day acute care to people of all ages. Whether you need an antibiotic prescription or X-rays following a car accident, Express Urgent Care can help. Call the Los Angeles area office today to schedule an appointment or walk into the office during business hours.

What types of health problems benefit from acute care?

The Express Urgent Care team uses acute care to treat various non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including:

COVID-19
Bronchitis
The seasonal flu
Cold symptoms
Cuts and lacerations
Insect bites and stings
Minor burns
Auto accident injuries, like whiplash
Sports injuries, like ankle sprains
Minor fractures (broken bones)
Musculoskeletal aches and pains

Acute care treats gastrointestinal problems, including vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea.

What are some examples of acute care services?

Aside from treating minor illnesses and injuries, the Express Urgent Care team offers several acute care services, including:

X-rays

X-rays use digital sensors and low doses of radiation to capture photos of your bones and joints. The team might recommend X-rays if you suffer a sports or work-related injury. X-rays help your doctor assess damage and determine the best treatment approach.

Wound care

Acute wound care treats open wounds, like diabetic ulcers and cuts or lacerations that need stitches. Receiving wound care within an hour or two of your injury prompts healing and reduces the risk of complications like infection and gangrene (tissue death).

Chronic disease management

Chronic diseases, like diabetes, increase the risk of acute health problems, like diabetic ulcers. Participating in chronic disease management at Express Urgent Care keeps your symptoms in check and prevents the condition from worsening.

What happens during an acute care visit?

The Express Urgent Care team tailors acute care to each patient’s needs. Even so, most visits include the same steps.

Your provider reviews your medical records and asks about the reason for your visit, including the symptoms you’re experiencing and when they started. They complete a physical exam and order testing, such as blood work, urinalysis, or X-rays.

After making a diagnosis, your Express Urgent Care provider develops a personalized treatment plan. Depending on your needs, that might include stitches, professional wound care, prescription medication, or a specialist referral.

The goal is to relieve your symptoms quickly and promote healing so you can return to your routine.

What should I bring to an acute care visit?

Bring the following information to your acute care visit:

Health insurance card
A form of identification, like your driver’s license
Names of the medications you take
Questions or concerns you’d like to discuss with your provider

Call Express Urgent Care today to schedule an acute care appointment, or walk into the office during business hours.