Walk In Clinic Anchorage AK - Sports, Travel & Occupational Medicine

The Health Care You Need, When You Need It Most

Urgent Care Clinic

Telemedicine now available!

You fell on ice. Do you have a broken bone ?

You need a last-minute sports physical?

Your son has a terrible cough. Is it a cold or something worse?

You cut yourself at work. Do you need stitches?

Hundreds of times every week, our friends and neighbors in Anchorage have a medical issue that requires immediate attention. It can’t wait until a primary care physician can fit them in. And they don’t want an endless wait or the cost of the nearest emergency room. That’s when Alaskans and visitors head to First Care Medical Centers in Anchorage.

During the pandemic, we have transitioned to Booking Appointment slots. We are working hard to meet high demand for COVID testing. Please expect delays. Thank you for your patience!

Open 365 Days a Year

Our team of qualified, certified medical practitioners is available to provide patients with the medical care they want and need. Our clinic provides treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries at a lower cost than most Emergency Rooms.

Convenient In-House Services

First Care Medical Centers performs lab testing, x-rays and EKG services on site. In addition, you’ll find a limited pharmacy for your healthcare needs. During the pandemic, we have transitioned from walk-in to Booking Appointment slots. We are working hard to meet high demand for COVID testing. Please expect delays. Thank you for your patience.

Unlike many Emergency Rooms and some Urgent Care facilities, we are a private and Alaska-owned operated company. We’re your friends and neighbors and are proud and happy to serve you!

Urgent Care in Anchorage

Thank you for entrusting First Care Medical Centers with your healthcare. We believe our patients deserve friendly, prompt courteous service when faced with a medical need. During the pandemic, we have transitioned to Booking Appointment slots. We are working hard to meet the high demand for COVID testing. Please expect delays and thank you for your patience. We accept most insurances and our rates are more affordable than traditional Emergency Rooms. The team at First Care in Anchorage is ready to help you with your Urgent Care needs, including:

Sprains and strains, minor fractures
Breathing difficulties
Burns
Allergies
Lacerations, abscess, skin tags, mole removal and ingrown toenail removal
Foreign body removal
Ear, nose or throat infections

Fever or flu
Fracture care
Headache
Vomiting, diarrhea or dehydration
Cough, colds, upper respiratory infections
Skin rashes and infections
Urinary tract infections
STD screening

Physical exams and immunizations
Worker Compensation evaluation and treatment
Motor Vehicle accidents
Occupational Medicine
Sports Medicine
Travel Medicine
Telemedicine

Occupational Medicine

First Care is your full-service, one-stop medical provider for occupational medicine in Alaska. For more than 35 years, we’ve been providing employers and employees with the medical services they need to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. We provide our occupational services 16 hours Monday to Friday and 8 hours on Saturday and Sunday because we know how hard it can be to fit in a medical appointment when you’re juggling a fulltime or several part time jobs, a family and other responsibilities. We offer convenient, flexible and compassionate care so you can get back to the demands of your life quickly and worry-free.

We provide a full-range of Occupational Medical services, including:

Worker’s compensation treatment
Light duty programs
Pre-placement evaluations, tests
Annual evaluations/physicals
DOT/CDL physicals
Hearing and vision screenings
Drug and alcohol screenings (DOT/non-DOT and rapid drug testing)
Customized physicals
Dive physicals
Hazmat physicals
Hearing and Vision testing
Merchant Mariner physicals
On-the-job injuries
Pulmonary Function tests
Respiratory Fit Clearance

Sports Medicine

Need A Sports Physical Now?

Our clinic is open every day from 7:00am-11:00pm

Participating in sports is a great way to have fun and stay physically fit. Many sports, especially contact sports can put you at increased risk of injury. At First Care Medical Center we can diagnose and treat a variety of common sports injuries. We focus on getting you back in the game. We offer onsite x-rays, durable medical equipment, quick and convenient treatment at an affordable cost. If our medical provider finds you need an ankle brace, wrist splint, crutches, or a walking boot, First Care has these supplies available onsite for your convenience. We will refer you to an orthopedic specialist if your condition requires a specialist.

Some common sports injuries, include:

Fractures
Concussions
Strains
Sprains

Tendonitis
Ankle Injuries
Wrist Injuries
Broken Bones

Back Pain
Lacerations
And more

Travel Medicine

Whether you’re traveling for work or for pleasure, it’s always exciting to visit a foreign country. However, before you travel abroad, it’s essential that you protect yourself and your health. At First Care Medical Centers, we’ve been helping Alaskans prepare for travel for more than 35 years. We can provide the resources and accurate medical information you need to travel safely, including:

We discuss the pros and cons of medications and vaccines that are recommended or required for your destination(s)
We provide guidance about traveling with an existing chronic or serious medical condition
We review your medical record to make sure you are up-to-date with your routine shots
We provide prescriptions for treating common travel-related infections or ailments including motion sickness, traveler’s diarrhea and more
We share information about altitude sickness, jet lag or other common complications that can ruin a trip
We offer practical advice on avoiding illnesses related to water, food and insects
We provide you with the latest information concerning international health alerts
We administer any specialized vaccines required or recommended for the area you plan to visit
We provide immunizations for Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Meningitis, Yellow Fever, Japanese Encephalitis, Polio, Varicella and more