Female Urgent Care Doctor Accepting New Patients in Davie, FL

It is fairly common for individuals to have a slight preference for the gender of the healthcare provider who is providing them with medical care, even in an urgent care setting. Typically, the preference will be to have a doctor who is of the same gender as the individual, often simply due to them feeling more comfortable discussing certain health concerns with someone who is of the same gender. Aside from personal comfort levels, other reasons why a female patient may prefer to have a female urgent care doctor include previous experiences, religious beliefs, or specific healthcare needs. In some cultures, individuals may have a preference to have a female doctor when it comes to receiving certain types of medical care, such as for treatment of certain health conditions that have to do with the reproductive health of the patient, or due to modesty concerns. Regardless of the reason for the preference, it is very important for all individuals to feel comfortable and respected during any interactions they have, especially when it pertains to their health, and while receiving medical care.

The main differences between urgent care doctors and primary care doctors include how they provide care to their patients. Urgent care doctors provide medical care through urgent care clinics, which will typically only treat minor injuries and illnesses that are not life- or limb-threatening. This type of care is short-term and is used to minimize symptoms or provide quick treatments, with those who require prolonged care often only going to urgent care to have symptoms treated and can receive referrals to other specialists who will be able to provide long-term care. Urgent care doctors typically only see patients once, so they do not provide individuals with ongoing care. It is common for urgent care doctors to provide preventative care, but this care will likely be a bit more limited, often only including screenings if necessary, as well as vaccinations if the patient does not have access to their primary care doctor.

To compare, primary care doctors can also treat minor injuries and illnesses but will provide care through a primary care office, typically only providing care to their patients. This means that they can provide their patients with long-term ongoing care, providing more extensive preventative care as well as long-term care for chronic conditions while maintaining regular check-ups to provide their patients with screenings and tests to ensure their overall health as they continue to age.

It is very difficult to provide an average wait time to see healthcare providers through urgent care clinics as the wait time will vary depending on the location and capacity of the clinic. Generally speaking, urgent care clinics can provide access to care much faster than if you were to visit an emergency room, and can be more convenient to visit than a primary care physician’s office due to the ability to walk in. If you would like to determine an estimated waiting time before visiting an urgent care clinic, you are encouraged to reach out to a specific clinic to see if they have the capacity to take in new patients right away. Urgent care clinics tend to be slightly less busy mid to late morning and early afternoon as most other people will try to visit walk-in clinics before or after a typical work day.

Having access to medical care that makes you feel comfortable and respected is essential in ensuring that you can receive the care you need to maintain your health. If you are in search of a female physician available through urgent care, Diana Sood, MD is accepting new patients through her clinic, Quick Family Urgent Care today.

At Quick Family Urgent Care, patients find reassurance in the expertise and compassionate care provided by Diana Sood, and our dedicated team of medical professionals. Our commitment to prompt and comprehensive care ensures that patients receive the attention they need for their urgent medical concerns. Contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Davie FL, Pembroke Pines FL, Miramar FL, Pine Island Ridge FL, Plantation FL, Sunrise FL, West Park FL, and surrounding areas. We look forward to serving you.