AFC Urgent Care Fountain City TN — Fountain City, Knoxville, TN
5150 N Broadway St, Knoxville, TN 37918
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About This Location
AFC Urgent Care Fountain City TN 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 Fountain City
This location serves Fountain City, TN and the greater Knoxville 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 Fountain City TN 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 Fountain City TN 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 Fountain City TN?
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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