CHA Urgent Care Center
Urgent Care • Somerville, MA
About
CHA Somerville Urgent Care Center in Somerville, MA treats a wide variety of injuries and illnesses including colds, flu, infections, minor cuts and sprains, broken bones, and urinary tract infections. The center offers walk-in care from emergency room physicians, nurses, and physician assistants, along with X-rays and limited lab testing. It is open Monday–Friday 9 AM–8 PM and weekends and holidays 10 AM–5 PM.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
33 Tower Street, Somerville, MA 02143
Phone
617-591-4700
HIM3@CHAlliacne.org
Opening Hours
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM - 8 PM. Weekends and Holidays 10 AM - 5 PM. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Telehealth
Same day virtual visits via MyChart; video appointments available for sick visits
Emergency Care
Available via 9-1-1 and Cambridge/Everett Hospital for 24-hour emergency care
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Do you have feedback on our services? Do you need a patient advocate?
Please contact our patient relations team at 617-665-1398 or use our easy web form.
Get an interpreter?
If you prefer to speak another language during your visit: Please tell your care team before your next visit. Our interpreter services team can help. Please note, there is no charge for this service.
I feel sick?
Same day virtual visits when you feel sick. Schedule a same-day or next-day Virtual Sick Visit through MyChart for certain symptoms.
How do I contact Patient Relations directly?
Call 617-665-1398 or visit the patient relations web page.
If you need health insurance, we can help.
Just call the CHA Financial Assistance team at 617-665-1100.
To contact our Patient Relations team directly, call 617-665-1398 or visit the patient relations web page.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 2.8 stars (71 reviews)
- Expected Healthcare: 2.9 stars (68 reviews)
- Google: 3.0 stars (50 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and professional staff interactions
- Short wait times in some instances
- Convenient and accessible urgent care services for non-emergency conditions
- Efficient handling of injuries like fractures and lacerations
Common complaints
- High billing costs and concerns over hospital-based billing practices
- Variable experiences with front desk staff interactions
- Perceived lack of care or attention from medical providers in some cases
- Variable wait times
"Beware, this is a hospital, not an urgent care. They will charge for a hospital visit and not an urgent care visit. They also won’t tell you this ahead of time."
— Birdeye user review"One patient shared a positive experience after a bike accident, noting they were checked in, seen, stitched, and sent home within an hour, citing the speedy and professional service."
— BestProsInTown summary of reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Behavioral health urgent care centers available in Massachusetts. – NBC Boston — Jul 6, 2026
- Cambridge Health Alliance Hits 1M Visits and Expands Care — May 15, 2026
- Behavioral health urgent care centers are bridging the access gap in mental health – Riverside Community Care — Jul 7, 2026
- State Quality Organization Highlights CHA's Windsor Street Primary Care | CHA Newsroom — Apr 1, 2026
- Medicaid cuts loom, but CHA budget changes only modestly - Cambridge Day — Jun 30, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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