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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

Email

Opening Hours

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year

Telehealth

Available

Emergency Care

911 for emergencies

Services Offered

  • Urgent Care
  • Telehealth
  • Walk-In Clinic
  • Primary Care
  • Lab Testing
  • X-Rays
  • Immunizations
  • Prescription Drugs

Technology & Equipment

  • X-ray
  • Lab testing

Insurance & Payment

  • All major health insurance plans (Maryland list referenced)

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

  • English

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

  • Best Urgent Care (various publications)
  • The Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2025, 2023, 2020, 2019
  • The Daily Record Reader Rankings – 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
  • Washington Best for Families – 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
  • Washington Jewish Week – 2024,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019

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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].

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

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