Adult and Pediatric Same Day Urgent Care - UTMB
Urgent Care • Galveston, TX • Since 1891 • Multiple Urgent Care locations including Galveston, Angleton, Lake Jackson, League City, Texas City, Webster (as listed in the page) locations
About
Summary: The UTMB Galveston campus (University of Texas Medical Branch) is a public academic health science center in Galveston, TX, part of the University of Texas System. It offers education, research, and health care services across five schools and multiple institutes, with on-site hospitals (including a Level I Trauma Center at John Sealy Hospital) and a broad network of clinics. UTMB serves both adult and pediatric patients through its hospitals and clinics and focuses on health sciences education, medical research (home to the Galveston National Laboratory), and comprehensive clinical care. Note on the user query: If you need details on same-day urgent care options for adults and children, I can search UTMB’s current clinics and urgent care offerings (locations, hours, and services) and provide a precise listing.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
Walk-ins Welcome locations listed: Urgent Care Galveston, Angleton Danbury, Clear Lake, League City Campus, Webster, Texas City, Lake Jackson; exact street addresses not provided on page
Phone
(409) 772-1011 (Galveston/League City); (979) 849-7721 (Angleton Danbury); (832) 632-6500 (Clear Lake); (832) 505-1748; (832) 905-6948 (Webster); (409) 772-2222 (General UTMB); see contacts on page for specific location numbers
utmbjobs@utmb.edu
Opening Hours
M–F: 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Weekends: 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Most holidays noon–6 p.m.
Emergency Care
Emergency 911 available; Non-Emergency numbers listed per location
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Schedule online for convenience, Walk-ins Welcome, Online scheduling option mentioned; no specific payment types listed
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the policy for pediatric vs adult slots?
Pediatric and adult time slots in Galveston are separate; adults scheduled into pediatric slots may need rescheduling.
Do they offer online scheduling for urgent care?
Yes, urgent care scheduling online is available; walk-ins are welcome if no time slots are available.
Urgent Care Online Scheduling
Walk-ins are welcome; online scheduling available to reduce wait times. If no time slots are available, walk-in hours are offered and patients are seen as quickly as possible.
MyChart
Used for patient access and scheduling (not detailed in extracted text).
All Urgent Care clinics serve adults and children.
True; clinics serve both adults and children.
Pediatric and adult time slots IN GALVESTON are separate.
Be sure to read the RED title above the available times to choose the correct type of provider. Any adults scheduled into pediatric slots may need rescheduling.
Always confirm the correct clinic location by double-checking the appointment confirmation page.
Advisory for location accuracy.
Walk in Radiology for x-ray services are available at all of our Urgent Care clinics.
Yes; walk-in radiology available.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Apple Maps/Yelp: 3.5 stars (10 reviews)
- Birdeye (Pediatric Primary Care focus): 3.6 stars (34 reviews)
- Birdeye: 4 stars (21 reviews for UTMB Health Clinics)
Patients praise
- Quick, accommodating service when staff is available
- Friendly and helpful pediatric staff for some patients
- Effective care for certain routine visits
- Appreciation for specific doctors or nurses
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Perceived unprofessionalism or lack of empathy from staff
- Concerns regarding care quality (e.g., generic treatment plans like prescribing Tylenol)
- Understaffing issues
- Privacy concerns regarding billing/payment discussions in public waiting areas
- Difficulties with administrative tasks and scheduling
"The doctors are careless and follow the generic script, so every single time I bring kids here - all they recommend is taking Tylenol regardless of the illness or condition."
— Online review (haogiayensao.com)"Don't label an establishment an "urgent care" if the wait time is 2 hours."
— Online review (Apple Maps)"The urgent care staff was very quick and accommodating, as well as very understanding and supportive."
— Online review (haogiayensao.com)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- UTMB Health - Find Care Near You — Jun 10, 2026
- UTMB launches new institute to advance cardiovascular care | Local News | The Daily News — Aug 20, 2025
- UTMB establishes Sealy Heart and Vascular Institute, building a center for cardiovascular excellence — Nov 13, 2025
- Primary Care Center for Galveston Island Whole Health — Mar 24, 2026
- Improving Access to High-Demand Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Health Care — Dec 11, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More urgent care clinics in Galveston
Affinity Urgent Care (Affinity Immediate Care) offers walk-in urgent care with after-hours and weekend access for non-life-threatening conditions in southeast Texas, including Galveston. Key points: - Services: Urgent care for non-emergency conditions; on-site testing likely available as part of urgent care offerings (medical services, occupational health, physicals). - Locations: 3 main southeast Texas sites serving Galveston and nearby areas (Alvin, Galveston, La Marque) with Galveston addresses listed among them. - Schedule: Evening and weekend hours to fit busy schedules. - About: Designed to provide ER-like care without ER costs/wait times. If you specifically need on-site testing in Galveston, Affinity Urgent Care is positioned to provide prompt, walk-in testing as part of urgent care visits, though the page doesn’t list exact test types. For precise test availability (e.g., COVID, flu, strep, blood work), contact the Galveston location or check their site for current offerings.
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