BJC Medical Group Convenient Care at Godfrey
Urgent Care • Alton, IL • 1 location at Godfrey locations
About
BJC Medical Group Convenient Care at Godfrey Alton is part of BJC HealthCare, a nonprofit health system based in St. Louis, Missouri. BJC operates 28+ hospitals and recently merged with Saint Luke’s Health System (as of Jan 1, 2024). For convenient care needs in Godfrey/Alton, you can expect access to primary, urgent, and urgent-care-like services within the BJC network, with physician providers affiliated to BJC HealthCare and linkages to Barnes–Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Main contact/overview: BJC HealthCare headquarters in St. Louis; main phone lines and patient services are accessible through the BJC network.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
5213 Godfrey Road, Godfrey, IL 62035
Phone
618-463-7800
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Opening Hours
Convenient Care locations open 8 am - 8 pm every day; hours subject to change during holidays or unexpected events
Telehealth
Virtual care visits available
Emergency Care
If life-threatening symptoms occur, call 911 or go to the nearest ER
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Most patients will be charged a low co-pay; please check with your plan for specifics
Co-pay is required, Credit/debit cards accepted including FSA cards, Major credit cards, Debit cards, FSAs (as applicable), Cash (where accepted)
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Current Offers
Online reserving a time recommended
FAQs
Are appointments required?
Reserving a time online is recommended, but walk-ins are possible based on availability.
What should I bring?
Insurance card, valid photo ID, and form of payment for co-pay.
What if I have a life-threatening emergency?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Reserving a time online is recommended, however, you can also walk-in but appointments are based on availability.
If the provider feels you need a prescription, it will be electronically sent to a pharmacy of your choice.
Yes, electronic prescribing to a pharmacy of your choice.
What are the hours?
Convenient Care locations are open 8 am - 8 pm every day. Hours are subject to change during holidays or unexpected events.
Does BJC Medical Group Convenient Care accept insurance?
Yes, we are in-network with most major health insurance plans. The cost will depend on your insurance, but most patients will be charged a low co-pay. Please contact your insurance carrier about your plan and coverage to understand your financial responsibility.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Facebook: 60% recommendation rate (6 reviews)
- Birdeye/Google: 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews)
- Ratings.md (specific to provider at this location): 4.7 out of 5 stars (191 verified ratings)
Patients praise
- short wait times
- friendly and professional staff reported by some patients
- efficient diagnosis by some providers
Common complaints
- concerns regarding failure to review patient medical charts/allergy history
- poor diagnostic experience reported in isolated review
"Very nice staff, and very short wait times! The nurse practitioner was quick to diagnose and get me taken care of."
— Birdeye (Review)"I only give them 1 star because I can't 0... She sent in a prescription with a primary ingredient that I am allergic to. It ended up compounding my problem because she couldn't bother to look at my chart to see it was a known allergy."
— Birdeye (Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Godfrey Business Spotlight: OSF Healthcare Offers "Comprehensive and Convenient Care" | RiverBender.com — Aug 14, 2025
- 2025 continued a multi-year growth trend for OSF Saint Anthony’s, OSF Medical Group – Illinois Business Journal — Feb 26, 2026
- Local Physician Assistant Shares Spring Health Tips | RiverBender.com — Apr 15, 2026
- New family medicine provider joins OSF Medical Group in Godfrey – Illinois Business Journal — Nov 4, 2025
- 2025 Continued A Multi-Year Growth Trend For OSF Saint Anthony’s And OSF Medical Group | RiverBender.com — Feb 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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