Urgent Care in Baltimore, MD
58 verified clinics · Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
58 clinics found
MedStar Health Urgent Care – Perry Hall
8605 Ridgely's Choice Dr, Baltimore, MD 21236
MedStar Health Urgent Care – Catonsville
6500 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – Catonsville
6333 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – White Marsh
4924 Campbell Blvd, Ste 125, White Marsh, MD 21236
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – Glen Burnie
7116 Ritchie Hwy, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – Owings Mills
10210 Reisterstown Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – Lutherville
10755 Falls Rd, Ste 160, Lutherville, MD 21093
Patient First Primary & Urgent Care – Aberdeen
995 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen, MD 21001
ExpressCare Urgent Care – Cylburn (Near Sinai Hospital)
2400 Cylburn Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
ExpressCare Urgent Care – Randallstown (Northwest Hospital)
8600 Liberty Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133
University of Maryland Urgent Care – Downtown
36 S Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201
University of Maryland Urgent Care – Rotunda (Hampden)
711 W 40th St, Ste 173, Baltimore, MD 21211
University of Maryland Urgent Care – Belvedere Square
600 E Belvedere Ave, Ste A, Baltimore, MD 21212
University of Maryland Urgent Care – Dundalk
1730 Merritt Blvd, Dundalk, MD 21222
University of Maryland Urgent Care – Phoenix
14237 Jarrettsville Pike, Phoenix, MD 21131
MinuteClinic at CVS – Downtown Baltimore (Exeter St)
630 Exeter St, Baltimore, MD 21202
AllCare Primary & Immediate Care – Ellicott City
9398 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
AllCare Family Medicine & Urgent Care – Columbia
6955 Oakland Mills Rd, Ste N, Columbia, MD 21045
Righttime Medical Care – Pikesville
1807 Reisterstown Rd, Pikesville, MD 21208
Righttime Medical Care – Catonsville
6500 Baltimore National Pike, Catonsville, MD 21228
MedStar Health Urgent Care – Columbia (Cedar Lane)
6334 Cedar Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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Urgent Care in Baltimore, MD — Overview
Baltimore is Maryland's largest city and the anchor of a metropolitan area of about 2.9 million people spanning Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Harford County, Carroll County, and Queen Anne's County. Known as Charm City, Baltimore sits on the Patapsco River where it meets the Chesapeake Bay and hosts a diverse economy built on healthcare (a nationally dominant medical hub anchored by Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland), finance, federal government, port operations (the Port of Baltimore is the 13th-largest port in the US and the furthest inland major East Coast port), defense contracting, education, and tourism (the Inner Harbor, National Aquarium, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and M&T Bank Stadium). Key neighborhoods include the Inner Harbor, Fells Point (one of the oldest neighborhoods in the US, predating the Revolution), Canton, Federal Hill, Hampden (the Avenue on 36th Street), Mount Vernon (the cultural district), Charles Village, Remington, Patterson Park, Locust Point, and South Baltimore, plus the sprawling suburbs of Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Pikesville, Randallstown, Owings Mills, and Timonium in Baltimore County, and Columbia and Ellicott City in Howard County.
Healthcare in Baltimore is internationally renowned and anchored by two of the world's most recognized academic medical systems. Johns Hopkins Medicine operates Johns Hopkins Hospital (ranked #1 in the US by U.S. News & World Report for 22 consecutive years), Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Howard County General Hospital, Sibley Memorial Hospital, and multiple community hospitals, with Johns Hopkins Urgent Care and Hopkins Express Care walk-in locations throughout the metro. MedStar Health is the region's largest health system, operating MedStar Franklin Square, MedStar Good Samaritan, MedStar Harbor, MedStar Union Memorial, MedStar Georgetown (DC), and other hospitals, with MedStar Prompt Care and MedStar HealthExpress walk-in clinics. The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) operates the University of Maryland Medical Center (shock trauma Level I), UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake, and others. Additional walk-in care is provided by Patient First, ExpressCare, Righttime Medical Care, AllCare, MinuteClinic (CVS), Concentra, and AFC Urgent Care.
This directory covers verified urgent care locations across Baltimore City (Downtown, Inner Harbor, Fells Point, Canton, Federal Hill, Hampden, Mount Vernon, Bayview, Northwood, Overlea, Pimlico, Wilkens), Baltimore County (Towson, Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex, Middle River, Pikesville, Randallstown, Owings Mills, Timonium, Lutherville, Perry Hall, White Marsh, Rosedale, Arbutus), Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City), and Anne Arundel County (Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Odenton, Annapolis). Whether you need same-day care near the Inner Harbor, a walk-in clinic in Towson, pediatric urgent care in Columbia, or after-hours care in Glen Burnie, you'll find the nearest option with hours, insurance, and directions.
Common questions about urgent care in Baltimore
Quick answers before you visit.
What insurance do urgent care clinics in Baltimore, MD accept?
Most urgent care clinics in Baltimore accept major commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, Maryland 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 Baltimore?
The largest walk-in care networks in the Baltimore area include Patient First, ExpressCare, and MedStar Health. Each clinic page on this site lists its parent network, which is helpful because networks share EMR (shared records across visits) and typically accept the same insurance plans across all their locations.
Is urgent care cheaper than the ER in Baltimore?
Yes — significantly. A typical urgent care visit in Baltimore 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 Baltimore urgent care clinics take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?
All Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Most adult urgent cares in Baltimore 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 Baltimore?
Most Baltimore 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.