Urgent Care in Portland, ME
20 verified clinics · Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
20 clinics found
MaineHealth Urgent Care Plus - Brighton Ave - Portland
335 Brighton Ave, Portland, ME 04102
Concentra Urgent Care - South Portland (85 Western Ave Unit 6)
85 Western Ave Unit 6, 7, 8, South Portland, ME 04106
Concentra Urgent Care - South Portland (400 Southborough Dr # 1)
400 Southborough Dr # 1, South Portland, ME 04106
Northern Light Mercy Walk-In Care - Gorham
19 S Gorham Crossing Rd, Gorham, ME 04038
Northern Light Mercy Walk-In Care - Windham
409 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME 04062
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Urgent Care in Portland, ME — Overview
Portland is the largest city in Maine, home to about 68,000 residents and a metropolitan area of 540,000 (the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford MSA). Situated on a peninsula in Casco Bay on the Gulf of Maine, Portland has been a seafaring city since its founding in the 1630s. Today it is New England's second-most-populous city north of Boston (after Worcester MA). The city is renowned for its cobblestone Old Port district, Victorian architecture, Portland Head Light (one of the most photographed lighthouses in the US, commissioned by George Washington in 1791), and a thriving food scene consistently ranked among the best in America by Bon Appétit and The New York Times. The economy is driven by healthcare, marine industries (including one of the largest container ports in New England), finance (Unum Group HQ, MEMIC, Bath Iron Works in nearby Bath), and tourism. L.L.Bean is headquartered in neighboring Freeport. Portland International Jetport connects the city to major US hubs.
Healthcare in Southern Maine is dominated by MaineHealth — Maine's largest healthcare system and largest private employer (22,000+ staff), with 12 hospitals across Maine and New Hampshire. The flagship is Maine Medical Center (MMC, Portland) — Maine's only Level I Trauma Center and the state's largest hospital (700 beds, ranked top hospital in Maine by US News with multiple specialty rankings). MaineHealth also operates Mid Coast Hospital (Brunswick), Pen Bay Medical Center (Rockport), Waldo County General Hospital (Belfast), LincolnHealth (Damariscotta/Boothbay), Franklin Memorial Hospital (Farmington), Stephens Memorial Hospital (Norway), and Maine Behavioral Healthcare. Northern Light Health (the state's second-largest system, based in Brewer) operates Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor and a network extending south. MaineGeneral Health (Augusta) is another regional system. Walk-in urgent care in Southern Maine is dominated by ConvenientMD (a New England chain with 25+ Maine locations, founded 2012 in Somersworth NH, physician-led), MaineHealth Urgent Care, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra, and MinuteClinic at CVS.
This directory covers verified urgent care locations across Portland proper (Downtown/Arts District, Old Port, West End, East End, Bayside, Munjoy Hill, Back Cove/USM area, North Deering, Stroudwater, Libbytown, Parkside, Rosemont) and the greater Southern Maine metro — Cumberland County (South Portland with Portland International Jetport, Westbrook, Gorham with USM, Falmouth, Cape Elizabeth with Portland Head Light, Scarborough, Yarmouth, Cumberland, Freeport with L.L.Bean, Brunswick with Bowdoin College, Windham), York County (Saco, Biddeford, Kennebunkport — George H.W. Bush compound, Old Orchard Beach, Kittery), and Sagadahoc County (Bath with Bath Iron Works, Topsham). Whether you need same-day care near Maine Medical Center, a walk-in clinic in Portland's Old Port, or after-hours care in Brunswick or Biddeford, you'll find the nearest verified option with hours, insurance, and directions.
Common questions about urgent care in Portland
Quick answers before you visit.
What insurance do urgent care clinics in Portland, ME accept?
Most urgent care clinics in Portland accept major commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maine, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, Maine Medicaid, and TRICARE. Specific in-network coverage varies by clinic — check the individual clinic page for the most accurate list, or call the clinic directly to confirm before your visit.
Which urgent care networks are strongest in Portland?
The largest walk-in care networks in the Portland area include MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, and MaineGeneral Health. See the 'Local networks' section on this page for a description of each — their typical services, affiliated hospitals, and FAQs about insurance acceptance.
Is urgent care cheaper than the ER in Portland?
Yes — significantly. A typical urgent care visit in Portland costs $25–$75 with insurance (copay), or $100–$200 cash-pay for a basic visit. An ER visit averages $1,500–$2,500 even for non-emergency issues. Urgent care is appropriate for fevers, flu, UTIs, pink eye, minor injuries, strep, and most same-day concerns — reserve the ER for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or trouble breathing.
Do Portland urgent care clinics take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?
All Portland urgent care clinics accept walk-ins — that's their core business. Many large chains (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra, and Solv-partnered clinics) also let you reserve a time slot online to skip the waiting room. Wait times are typically posted live on each clinic's website.
Are there pediatric urgent care options in Portland?
Most adult urgent cares in Portland see children age 1 and older. For infants under 12 months or complex pediatric presentations, look for dedicated pediatric urgent care — PM Pediatric Care, children's-hospital-affiliated walk-in centers, or pediatric-specific clinics. Check individual clinic pages for pediatric availability and age ranges.
How late are urgent care clinics open in Portland?
Most Portland urgent care clinics are open 8 AM to 8 PM, 7 days a week. Some major-chain locations (MinuteClinic, AFC Urgent Care, Concentra) offer extended or weekend hours, and a handful operate 24/7. Check the 'hours' line on each individual clinic page for current operating times — clinic schedules change, so we recommend confirming before travel.