Urgent Care, Telehealth, & Walk-In Clinic | Patient First Silver Spring
Hospital (Emergency/Acute Care) • Silver Spring, MD • Since 1981
About
Patient First is a United States chain of urgent care and walk-in clinics headquartered in Glen Allen, Virginia. It offers urgent care, primary care, and telehealth services with a walk-in model (no appointment needed). Key details relevant to Silver Spring, MD area: - Locations: 79 centers across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey (including Silver Spring area in Maryland). - Services: Urgent care, primary care, telehealth, and walk-in visits. - Access: Telehealth options available; extended hours for telehealth and urgent care (as of 2025–2026). - Operations: Staffed by healthcare professionals; aims to provide outpatient care for common illnesses and injuries that don’t require emergency room visits. - Quick notes: Not affiliated with other similarly named “Patient First” entities outside its own network; identity and services focus on convenient, same-day care without prior appointments.
Clinic Type
Hospital (Emergency/Acute Care)
Address
8206 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4519
Phone
(301) 960-4682
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Opening Hours
Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year
Telehealth
Available
Emergency Care
911 for emergencies
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
Patient First participates with all major health insurance plans. Please read our list of insurance plans accepted at Patient First in Maryland.
Insurance, Self-pay, Credit/Debit
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Walk-ins welcome at all times?
Walk right in. No appointment necessary.
What are hours?
Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.
What services are on-site?
X-Rays, Lab Testing, Medications On-Site.
How to contact for urgent concerns after hours?
Call the Washington, D.C., Metro Area Urgent Care on-call physician at (800) 879-0136.
Awards & Accreditations
Social Media
Photos




What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Google Reviews: 3.9/5 (396)
- Apple Maps/Yelp: 3.1/5 (193)
- Washington Consumers' Checkbook: N/A (75 ratings) (75)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff
- Clean and well-organized facility
- Efficient and knowledgeable care providers
- Helpful follow-up and communication
- Convenient walk-in availability
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Dissatisfaction with testing availability/scope
"The facility was clean and well-organized, the nurses were attentive, and the doctor provided thorough explanations and compassionate care."
— Patient review (LocalityBiz)"I had to wait over 3 hours to be seen by the doctor. The doctor was professional and I had no problem with her."
— Patient review (Apple Maps)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- East MoCo: Patient First to open clinic in downtown Silver Spring (Photos) — Apr 30, 2026
- Patient First Named "Best Urgent Care" of Howard County | Patient First — Sep 9, 2025
- Patient First Named “Best of Central Maryland” by What's Up? Media | Patient First — Jul 11, 2025
- Germantown Patient First Building Sells for $5.45 Million, Operations to Continue - The MoCo Show — Mar 12, 2026
- Patients First - Get In. Get Out. Get Better. — Oct 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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