True North Urgent Care | Walk‑In Clinic in Traverse City, MI
Urgent Care • Traverse City, MI
About
True North Urgent Care is a locally owned urgent care clinic in Traverse City, Michigan, offering walk-in and online scheduling for urgent care needs. Key points: - Services: Acute illness and injury care with emergency department-level capability in a walk-in setting. - Leadership: Board-certified emergency medicine physician with a physician assistant; Managing Owner Karri Vaughan. - Location: Traverse City, MI; privately held with a small team (2 employees listed). - Website and presence: Homepage at truenorthurgentcare.com; modest web traffic (about 1,309 monthly visits) with strong US focus. - Industry role: Part of Hospitals and Health Care; affiliated to provide rapid access to urgent care services in Northern Michigan. Additional notes: - Recent hiring posts indicate expansion in clinical staffing (Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician; Advanced Practice Provider PA/NP) as of Sept 2024.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
630 W 14th St, Traverse City, Michigan 49684, US
Phone
231.252.1810
info@truenorthuc.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
True North Urgent Care works with most insurance providers and offers a flat fee rate for self-pay patients.
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What types of issues does True North Urgent Care handle?
A wide range of medical problems, with care for sprains, cuts, and other urgent health concerns; they can transfer to Emergency Department if needed.
Do they accept walk-in or appointments?
Walk-in is available; you can also schedule an appointment.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- LocalityBiz: 5/5 stars (Multiple reported 5-star experiences)
Patients praise
- Fast and efficient service
- Professional, courteous, and knowledgeable staff
- Clean and welcoming facility atmosphere
- Easy access and extended hours
- Compassionate care style
Common complaints
- Limited onsite diagnostic capabilities (e.g., lab work)
"I was in and out with stitches in about 20 minutes — incredibly fast and efficient. I walked in feeling pretty unwell and anxious, but the staff’s kindness and calm demeanor immediately put me at ease."
— LocalityBiz Patient Review"My husband had been sick for almost 2 weeks with a terrible cough. We were seen within 20 minutes but apparently they don't draw labs at this facility."
— Yelp ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Locations - True North Urgent Care — Apr 21, 2026
- True North Urgent Care East - Schedule a Visit — May 9, 2026
- True North Urgent Care East - Apple Maps — Jun 18, 2026
- True North Urgent Care | Traverse City, MI 49685 — Mar 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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