Urgent Care in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States and the second-largest in Texas, home to over 1.5 million residents within city limits and nearly 2.7 million across the greater metro area. The city is defined by its deep military presence — Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) is one of the largest military installations in the world, encompassing Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, and Randolph Air Force Base — as well as its vibrant tourism industry anchored by the River Walk and the Alamo.

The dominant urgent care networks in San Antonio are Texas MedClinic and Baptist Neighborhood Hospital. Texas MedClinic is a locally founded San Antonio network that has operated in the city since 1982, offering extended hours until 9 PM on weekdays and 7 PM on weekends across 10 locations — making it the most deeply rooted urgent care provider in the metro. Baptist Neighborhood Hospital is the neighborhood care arm of Baptist Health System, operating a network of micro-hospitals that combine emergency room and urgent care services for more complex needs. CareNow Urgent Care, part of the HCA Healthcare system, serves the northwestern and northeastern corridors, while Concentra provides weekday occupational health services for San Antonio's large industrial and military-adjacent workforce.

San Antonio's geography stretches across a large footprint, with distinct communities from Stone Oak in the north to the Southwest Side, the Medical Center, and the rapidly growing Alamo Ranch corridor in the west. This directory covers 49 verified urgent care locations across San Antonio and surrounding communities including Schertz, Live Oak, and Helotes.

Common questions about urgent care in San Antonio

Quick answers before you visit.

What insurance do urgent care clinics in San Antonio, TX accept?

Most urgent care clinics in San Antonio accept major commercial plans (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana), Medicare, Texas 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 San Antonio?

The largest walk-in care networks in the San Antonio area include Texas MedClinic, Baptist Neighborhood Hospital, and CareNow Urgent Care. 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 San Antonio?

Yes — significantly. A typical urgent care visit in San Antonio 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 San Antonio urgent care clinics take walk-ins, or do I need an appointment?

All San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

Most adult urgent cares in San Antonio 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 San Antonio?

Most San Antonio 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.