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Summary: Patient First is a chain of urgent care centers based in Glen Allen, Virginia, offering walk-in urgent care, primary care, and telehealth services. The Silver Spring location provides non-appointment-based care for common illnesses and injuries, with extended telehealth availability (telehealth launched to support convenient access). Key details: - Services: Urgent care, primary care, and telehealth - Model: Walk-in clinics without appointments - Coverage: United States (Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey; Silver Spring location in Maryland) - Hours/Access: Telehealth options extended (e.g., 8am–6pm daily as of late 2025) - Network notes: 79 locations overall; operates in multiple states with a focus on quick, outpatient care If you’re specifically looking for the Silver Spring Urgent Care/Walk-In Clinic: you can visit Patient First’s Silver Spring location for immediate, non-appointment care, and you can also utilize telehealth for remote visits where appropriate.

Clinic Type

Urgent Care / Walk-In Clinic

Address

8206 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910-4519

Phone

(301) 960-4682

Email

Opening Hours

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year

Telehealth

Yes

Emergency Care

If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.

Services Offered

  • Urgent Care
  • Walk-In Clinic
  • Telehealth
  • Primary Care
  • Immunizations
  • X-rays
  • Lab testing
  • Prescription drugs
  • Vaccinations
  • Telehealth services

Technology & Equipment

  • X-ray
  • Lab testing
  • Immunizations
  • Prescription drugs
  • Telehealth

Insurance & Payment

  • Patient First accepts most major health insurance plans in Maryland

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

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What are the hours of operation?

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

Do I need an appointment to walk in?

Walk right in. No appointment necessary.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk right in. No appointment necessary.

What are the hours?

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

How can I reach the center for non-urgent questions?

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

What is the on-call number for urgent concerns for previously seen patients?

For urgent medical concerns that require immediate attention, and you have previously been seen as a patient at Patient First, please call the Washington, D.C., Metro Area Urgent Care on-call physician at (800) 879-0136.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Best Urgent Care (various publications)
  • Recognition by 38 publications/organizations
  • Best Urgent Care (Washington Post Top Workplaces recognitions)
  • 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

  • Birdeye/Google Reviews aggregate: 3.9 out of 5 stars (1,029 reviews)
  • Apple Maps/Yahoo Local: 3.0 to 3.1 out of 5 stars (193 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Professional and knowledgeable medical staff/doctors
  • Helpful registration process
  • Effective diagnostic capabilities (e.g., X-rays, lab testing)
  • Convenient and accessible location

Common complaints

  • Long wait times (can exceed 2-3 hours)
  • Inconsistent patient throughput

"I had to wait over 3 hours to be seen by the doctor. The doctor was professional and I had no problem with her."

Yahoo Local / Susan Z.

"They ruled out strep and Rsv then did a chest xray and found pneumonia. They sent me home with 2 antibiotics for $4.00. I'm better and grateful."

Yahoo Local / Cathy M.

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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