Acute Care | Dubuque, IA - Medical Associates
Urgent Care • Dubuque, IA • Since 1924
About
Medical Associates Clinic is a long-standing, private multispecialty health system based in Dubuque, IA (founded 1924). It operates 6 offices in the Dubuque area and surrounding Wisconsin and Illinois locations, offering acute care among its services. The acute care facility in Dubuque is part of its broad spectrum of care, which includes primary care, heart care, orthopedics, cancer care, diabetes pediatrics, lab and eye care, and other specialty services. The organization emphasizes affordable, accessible healthcare across life stages and has a large local footprint with a history of recognized performance. For acute care in Dubuque, you can reach their Dubuque locations at 1500 Associates Drive or 1000 Langworthy Street.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
1000 Langworthy St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone
563-584-3455
CustomerService@mahealthcare.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
No (urgent care/ walk-in center; not emergency department)
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Co-pay at visit, Less expensive than ER
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services are offered at the Acute Care Center?
Urgent minor illness or injury care; walk-in; lab, X-ray and Pharmacy onsite; less expensive than ER; no appointment necessary.
What services are provided at the Acute Care Center?
Diagnosis and treatment for urgent minor illnesses or injuries; walk-in and after-hours care; convenient option when a visit to your personal physician is not possible; lab, X-ray and pharmacy onsite.
Do I need an appointment for care at the Acute Care Center?
No appointment is necessary.
Who staffs the Acute Care Center?
A highly qualified team of board-certified physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.
How do costs compare to an emergency room visit?
Co-pay is considerably less than a visit to the emergency room.
Is the Acute Care Center a good option for minor injuries and illnesses?
Yes, it is convenient for minor injuries and illnesses when your personal physician is not available.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- SolvHealth / Zocdoc: No ratings or reviews explicitly aggregated for the Acute Care unit on major third-party platforms (0)
- Yelp: Generally low to mixed (based on aggregate for the broader Medical Associates Clinic) (12 (for the overall clinic))
Patients praise
- Convenient walk-in and after-hours access
- Generally lower cost compared to emergency room visits
- On-site lab, X-ray, and pharmacy services
- Staffed by board-certified physicians, PAs, and NPs
Common complaints
- Lack of follow-up on test results or messages
- Perceived incompetence or dismissive behavior from staff/providers
- Issues with access to care, including being dismissed from the clinic entirely
- Difficulties with medication management and prescription refills
"No follow-ups on high blood test levels, no follow up to messages, dismissed me from Acute..."
— Yelp user review"They had kicked us out of the whole clinic! We can not see r family dr, all our specialists and acute care. ...they refuse to fill our medications!!"
— PissedConsumer user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Lauren E. White - Nurse Practitioner in Dubuque, IA — May 14, 2026
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- Jacob Glennon — Jun 4, 2026
- MercyOne Dubuque Earns Iowa’s First Renewal Recognition for Pediatric Readiness - Midwest Medical Edition — May 16, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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