Albany Med EmUrgentCare - Schenectady — Schenectady
1400 Altamont Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303
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About This Location
Albany Med EmUrgentCare - Schenectady is affiliated with Albany Medical Center — Northeastern New York's only academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, serving 25 counties across eastern New York and western New England. Albany Medical Center employs 12,000+ staff and is the primary teaching hospital for Albany Medical College (founded 1839, one of the oldest private medical schools in the US). The AMC network includes Columbia Memorial Health (Hudson), Saratoga Hospital (affiliation), and Glens Falls Hospital (affiliation). Urgent care integrates with AMC's Epic EMR for referrals to academic specialists.
About Schenectady
Schenectady is the county seat of Schenectady County (population 67,000) — historic 'City That Lights and Hauls the World' (home of General Electric founded by Thomas Edison's Edison Electric merger, and the American Locomotive Company). Home to Union College (founded 1795, one of the oldest chartered universities in US). Healthcare anchored by Ellis Hospital (Ellis Medicine, 438 beds). Walk-in: WellNow Schenectady, Hometown Health Centers (FQHC), CCP, and MinuteClinic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this location part of Albany Medical Center?
Yes — Albany Medical Center is the parent of Northeastern New York's only academic medical center (Level I Trauma) and its affiliates (Columbia Memorial, Saratoga Hospital, Glens Falls Hospital). Your urgent care visit is documented in AMC's Epic EMR and accessible to Albany Medical College-affiliated specialists.
What insurance does Albany Medical Center accept?
Albany Medical Center accepts CDPHP, MVP Health Care, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Excellus BCBS, Fidelis Care, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, Tricare, and New York State Medicaid (including Fidelis, Molina, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan).
Where is the Albany Medical Center ED?
Albany Medical Center Emergency Department is at 43 New Scotland Avenue in Albany — the region's only Level I Trauma Center, open 24/7 with 60+ treatment rooms and dedicated pediatric, stroke, and cardiac care teams.
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