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Patient First is a private urgent and primary care chain based in Glen Allen, Virginia. They operate walk-in urgent care, primary care, and telehealth services across multiple states. Key details: - Services: Urgent care, primary care, telehealth - Locations: 79 centers in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey (note: page mentions other country references; primary focus is U.S. locations) - Hours/Access: Walk-in, no appointment needed for most visits - Contact: General inquiries at 800-447-8588 or 804-968-5725 - Headquarters: Glen Allen, Virginia - Founded: 1981 - Ownership: Private - Website: patientfirst.com If you’re specifically looking for a Patient First in Columbia, MD (or another Columbia location), you may want to check Patient First’s site or call their toll-free number to confirm the nearest center and hours, as current listing highlights the primary U.S. locations rather than a Columbia-specific address.

Clinic Type

Urgent Care

Address

5900 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044-3635

Phone

(718) 4067

Email

steve.sowers@patientfirst.com

Opening Hours

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year

Telehealth

Yes (telehealth services are listed)

Emergency Care

911 immediately.

Services Offered

  • Urgent Care
  • Telehealth
  • Walk-In Clinic
  • Primary & Urgent Care

Insurance & Payment

  • All major health insurance plans (Maryland)

Patient First participates with all major health insurance plans. Please read our list of insurance plans accepted at Patient First in Maryland.

Self-pay, Insurance

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What are the hours?

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.

Walk-in accepted without appointment?

Walk right in. No appointment necessary.

What are the hours of operation?

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.

What should I do for urgent medical concerns after hours?

For urgent medical concerns that require immediate attention, call the Baltimore Urgent Care on-call physician at (800) 879-0136.

What is the contact for non-urgent medical concerns like billing or prescriptions?

Call the center during regular hours of operation 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Best Urgent Care provider (various publications)
  • Awards & Recognitions including Baltimore Jewish Times, Baltimore Style, Baltimore Sun Top Workplaces, Chesapake Family Life Favorite Doc, The Daily Record Reader Rankings, Voted Best of Howard Magazine, Family Favorites Winner

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp/MapQuest/Yahoo Local aggregations: 3.0 out of 5 stars
  • Washington Consumers' Checkbook: Positive feedback based on 76 reviews (76 reviews)

Patients praise

  • efficient and quick processing times during visits
  • clean and well-maintained facilities
  • polite, professional, and knowledgeable staff and medical assistants
  • availability of on-site diagnostic services like X-rays and EKGs
  • convenient weekend access for urgent care needs

Common complaints

  • inconsistent bedside manner, particularly regarding communication with family members
  • delays in follow-up regarding test results, such as X-rays
  • difficulty in obtaining medical records or test documentation
  • long wait times during busy periods
  • concerns about specific provider interactions

"Dr. Yehuda Mond is not a good doctor. Be warned, he will waste your time and make you feel small for asking questions."

— Yahoo Local/MapQuest (User Review)

"From the minute I walked into the office, everyone was polite, professional, and caring. The facility was spotless. I was able to get an x-ray and EKG on site."

— Yahoo Local/MapQuest (User Review)

"Poor communication, took my child there after an injury they took an xray and said he was okay. Days later they told me it was a fracture and he needed follow up."

— Yelp/MapQuest (User Review)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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