WellNow Urgent Care - Rochester (2232 Lyell Ave) — Rochester

WellNow Urgent Care - Rochester (2232 Lyell Ave) is part of WellNow Urgent Care — one of the fastest-growing urgent care networks in the eastern United States, headquartered in Buffalo, New York and now operating 180+ clinics across New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. Founded in 2011 with a focus on convenience, transparency, and lower-cost walk-in care, WellNow grew rapidly through organic expansion and acquisition (Hometown Urgent Care merger in 2019, MedExpress Indiana in 2021). WellNow is now part of Aspen Dental Management's portfolio. Each WellNow location is open 7 days a week (typical hours: 8 AM–8 PM weekdays, 9 AM–5 PM weekends) and accepts walk-ins as well as online check-in via the WellNow website. Services include same-day evaluation of minor illnesses (sinus, sore throat, UTI, flu/COVID-19, ear infections, rashes, allergies), minor injuries (sprains, lacerations needing sutures, simple fractures, minor burns), on-site digital X-ray, in-house lab testing (rapid strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis), IV fluid hydration, vaccinations, school and sports physicals, occupational health (DOT physicals at certified locations), and travel medicine consults. Most WellNow locations are equipped to treat all ages from infants to elderly. Self-pay rates are competitive (typical $150–$200 per visit before insurance), and most major commercial insurance plans, Medicare, and state Medicaid programs are accepted in-network.