1st Choice Urgent Care - Panama Lane
6515 Panama Ln, Ste 106-107, Bakersfield, CA 93313
schedule Hours of Operation
medical_services Services Available
verified Accepted Insurance
About This Location
1st Choice Urgent Care - Panama Lane is an independent urgent care clinic serving the Greater Bakersfield metropolitan area in Kern County. Independent urgent care plays a complementary role alongside the major systems — Dignity Health, Adventist Health, Kaiser Permanente, and Kern Medical. Bakersfield's location in the Central Valley means walk-in patients have access to a broad range of specialists and hospital referrals when needed.
location_city About Southwest Bakersfield
Southwest Bakersfield encompasses established residential communities along Ming Avenue and White Lane, including the South San Lauren and Gosford Road corridors. The southwest has a mix of middle-income and upper-middle-class neighborhoods. Dignity Health Mercy Southwest Hospital, AFC Urgent Care, and Concentra serve the southwest Bakersfield healthcare corridor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1st Choice Urgent Care - Panama Lane a walk-in clinic?
Yes — 1st Choice Urgent Care - Panama Lane accepts walk-in patients without an appointment. Call ahead to confirm current hours and availability.
What insurance does 1st Choice Urgent Care - Panama Lane accept?
Most independent urgent care clinics in Bakersfield accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Verify directly with the clinic.
What services are available at 1st Choice Urgent Care - Panama Lane?
Services typically include walk-in treatment for illness and injury, X-ray, and lab testing. For life-threatening emergencies, Kern Medical Center (Level II Trauma Center) is Kern County's highest-level trauma center.