Sutter CPMC Mission Bernal Urgent Care — Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA
3555 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA 94110
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About This Location
Sutter CPMC Mission Bernal Urgent Care is affiliated with California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) — Sutter Health's flagship San Francisco hospital system, with four main campuses (Van Ness, Davies, Mission Bernal, and California) serving the city. CPMC's walk-in and urgent care services provide same-day care for minor illnesses and injuries, staffed by Sutter-affiliated physicians with direct referral pathways into CPMC's specialty care. The facility accepts most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and many HMO products. Common visit reasons include upper respiratory infections, UTIs, minor lacerations, sprains and strains, allergic reactions, and work or school physicals. Located in Bernal Heights, the clinic operates Open 24 Hours on weekdays. Patients benefit from the full Sutter/CPMC integrated medical record (My Health Online) and seamless referral for follow-up care if needed.
About Bernal Heights
Bernal Heights is a residential neighborhood built on and around a small hilltop in the southeastern part of San Francisco, centered on Cortland Avenue as its commercial main street. It has a village-like, family-friendly character unusual in SF, with a mix of longtime working-class residents (including significant Latino and lesbian communities) and younger professionals drawn by the hill's sunny microclimate and neighborhood feel. Bernal Heights Park at the summit offers panoramic city views and remains a popular local gathering spot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Sutter patient to be seen here?
No — Sutter Health's walk-in and urgent care clinics are open to the public, not just existing Sutter patients. Most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and many HMO products are accepted.
Will my visit be connected to my primary care doctor?
If your primary care physician is in the Sutter Health network (including PAMF, CPMC, or Alta Bates Summit), yes — your visit will be integrated into the shared My Health Online medical record, and your PCP will see the notes. For patients with PCPs outside Sutter, visit summaries are available for you to share with your own provider.
What services are available on-site?
Typical services include treatment for minor injuries, infections, respiratory illnesses, UTIs, and allergic reactions, plus on-site X-ray, lab testing, and IV fluids. For conditions requiring specialist care, Sutter has direct referral pathways into its full network.
How do I check wait times at Sutter CPMC Mission Bernal Urgent Care?
Sutter Health's My Health Online patient portal and mobile app show real-time wait times at many locations and allow online check-in. Calling ahead is also effective for getting a sense of current volume.
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