AFC Urgent Care Arlington, MA
Urgent Care • Arlington, MA • Since 2017
About
AFC Urgent Care Bedford is a walk-in urgent care center in Bedford, MA (not Arlington). Key details: - Location: 154 Great Road, Bedford, MA - Hours: Daily 8am–8pm - Services: Non-life-threatening illness and injury care for adults and children (over 1), same-day school/sports physicals, vaccines for international travel, on-site lab and digital X-ray (results in minutes), occupational health and workers’ compensation, no appointment needed - Access: Accepts most major insurances - Founded: 2017; serves Bedford and nearby communities (e.g., Concord, Lexington, Billerica, Carlisle, Lincoln, Acton) - Contact: (781) 430-8161 - Note: There is no Arlington location listed; if you need Arlington, MA specifically, consider AFC Urgent Care Arlington or confirm Arlington availability via the main site.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
1398 Massachusetts Ave., Unit #31
Phone
648-4572
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Telehealth
Telemedicine urgent care available
Emergency Care
ER alternative
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
See https://www.afcurgentcare.com/arlington/resources/accepted-insurances/ for details
Walk-ins Welcome, Open Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Sat-Sun 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Pay Your Bill (online), Walk-in/Pay at Visit
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?
Walk-in urgent care clinic. Save your spot / Register available.
What are the hours of operation?
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sat-Sun 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
What is the address of AFC Arlington?
1398 Massachusetts Ave., Unit #31, Arlington, MA 02476.
What is the contact phone number?
(781) 648-4572.
What services are offered at AFC Arlington?
Walk-in care, general urgent care services, digital x-ray, imaging, lab testing, telemedicine, travel vaccines, etc. (see site for full list).
Social Media
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Aggregate platforms (e.g., Birdeye, Google): Approximately 4.4 out of 5 stars (Over 1,700 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional medical staff (physician assistants, nurse practitioners)
- Efficient and convenient service for many patients
- Helpful bedside manner
- Easy to navigate registration and online appointment process
Common complaints
- Long wait times despite appointments
- Communication issues regarding test results
- Staff responsiveness (phone/front desk) concerns
- Some patients felt rushed by medical staff
- Inconsistency in level of care or professionalism
"While the one doctor I saw initially at Arlington was lovely and helpful, the overall communication of information by the nurses and desk staff/ phone staff was intolerable... I called close to 10 times... only to be hung up on. Absolutely unprofessional and abhorrent health care."
— Online patient review via myhealthyfertility.com"NP Veronica Alsawy was exceptionally kind, professional, and thorough. She took the time to explain everything clearly and guided us through the next steps with care and confidence."
— Online patient review via Trucker GuideSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Presentation to Council highlights urgent care facility – Revere Journal — Nov 26, 2025
- AFC Urgent Care Comes to Airmont - Rockland Report — Dec 16, 2025
- Northside Social's New Coffee Blend Benefits Arlington Free Clinic — Nov 7, 2025
- Announcing Counter Culture Coffee's AFC Blend! - Arlington Free Clinic — Jul 21, 2025
- Nova Patient Care Expands Urgent and Primary Care Access in Northern Virginia as Part of Privia Health Network — Sep 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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