UCSF Pediatric Urgent Care - Mission Bay — Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA
1975 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94158
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About This Location
UCSF Pediatric Urgent Care - Mission Bay is operated by UCSF Health, the academic health system of the University of California, San Francisco — consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the country for multiple specialties. UCSF operates urgent care and express clinics at Parnassus, Mission Bay, Mount Zion, and select partner locations across the Bay Area. Services include walk-in care for minor injuries, infections, flu symptoms, allergic reactions, X-ray imaging, and lab tests, staffed by UCSF-affiliated physicians and PAs. The clinic accepts most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare, with referral pathways into UCSF's world-class specialty care when needed. Located in Mission Bay, the clinic operates 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM on weekdays. UCSF's reputation as a top academic medical center makes this a particularly strong choice for patients who may need follow-up with specialists.
About Mission Bay
Mission Bay is a 300-acre mixed-use redevelopment district south of SoMa, transformed from industrial rail yards into one of the largest urban rebuilds in the U.S. It's anchored by UCSF's Mission Bay campus (including the Benioff Children's Hospital), Oracle Park, Chase Center, and significant residential towers. The neighborhood is young, tech-heavy, and transit-accessible, making it one of the densest healthcare-and-tech employment clusters in the western U.S.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a UCSF patient to be seen here?
No — UCSF Health's urgent care and walk-in clinics are open to the public. You don't need to have an existing UCSF primary care physician. Most major commercial insurance plans and Medicare are accepted.
Is this the same as UCSF emergency?
No — urgent care is for non-life-threatening conditions (minor injuries, infections, flu, rashes, allergic reactions). For emergencies — chest pain, severe injuries, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding — call 911 or go directly to the UCSF emergency department at Parnassus or Mission Bay.
What if I need specialist follow-up?
UCSF's urgent care providers can refer you directly into UCSF's extensive specialty network — including cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, and many others — often with priority scheduling because of the integrated referral system.
How do I access my records after visiting UCSF Pediatric Urgent Care - Mission Bay?
Visit notes, lab results, and any imaging are available through the MyChart patient portal at ucsfhealth.org. You can also send secure messages to your care team through the portal.
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