AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga - Northshore — Northshore, Chattanooga, TN
306 Cherokee Blvd. #108, Chattanooga, TN 37405
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About This Location
AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga - Northshore is part of AFC Urgent Care (American Family Care) — one of the largest urgent care franchise networks in the US, with 300+ clinics across 30+ states. Founded in 1982 by Dr. D. Bruce Irwin in Birmingham, Alabama, AFC pioneered the modern urgent care model and remains physician-owned under the leadership of CEO Dr. Bruce Irwin Jr. AFC locations offer comprehensive walk-in care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, on-site digital X-ray and CLIA-waived lab services (strep, flu, COVID, mono, UTI, pregnancy, basic blood panels), DOT physicals (all locations have certified medical examiners), USCIS immigration physicals (I-693 form), pre-employment drug screens, workers' compensation injury treatment, occupational health partnerships with local employers, and travel medicine consults including international vaccinations. Most AFC clinics are open 7 days a week with extended evening hours (typically 8 AM-8 PM weekdays, shorter weekends), and accept the "Save My Spot" online check-in to reduce in-office wait times to under 30 minutes.
About Northshore
This location serves Northshore, TN and the greater Chattanooga metropolitan area. Walk-in urgent care is widely available across the region with national chains (MinuteClinic, AFC, Concentra) plus local health system urgent care centers. For life-threatening emergencies, go to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga - Northshore offer?
AFC services include walk-in treatment for common illnesses (flu, strep, UTI, COVID), minor injury repair (lacerations, sprains, simple fractures), on-site digital X-ray, in-house labs, DOT and school physicals, immigration (I-693) exams, and occupational health for local employers.
What insurance does AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga - Northshore accept?
AFC Urgent Care accepts BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, and TennCare (Tennessee Medicaid). Self-pay rates typically $150-175 per visit.
What are the wait times at AFC Urgent Care Chattanooga - Northshore?
Most AFC visits are completed in under an hour. Online check-in (Save My Spot) lets you reserve a time slot and wait from home. Typical in-office wait is 15-30 minutes.
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