Walk-in Clinic in MA & RI
Ambulatory care is growing in popularity because of its cost and time-saving measures. Inpatient hospital stays can be highly expensive for patients because they require a lot of resources.
Patients who take advantage of the ambulatory care services offered at Prima CARE receive more personalized care, and are able to return home more quickly than they would in a hospital setting. Our walk-in services include:
- Minor Injuries, sprains & strains
- Sore throats, cough, flu & earaches
- Bites, allergies & rashes
- Sports & school physicals
- Pre-employment physicals
- On-the-job (Workers’ Comp) injuries
- Minor surgical procedures
- On-site x-ray and laboratory services
No appointment needed. Three convenient locations.
Prima CARE has walk-in services at three locations in Fall River, Somerset/Swansea and Westport. Each location is staffed by medical professionals, backed by on-site x-ray and lab services with the support of every Prima CARE specialty team:
FALL RIVER WALK-IN
CARE CENTER
289 Pleasant Street
Fall River, MA 02721
508-674-7779
M–F 7:30 am – 5 pm
Sat 7:30 am – 2 pm
SOMERSET/SWANSEA
MEDICAL CENTER
67 Slade’s Ferry Blvd.
Somerset, MA 02726
508-678-5631
M–F 7:30 am – 5 pm
WESTPORT WALK-IN
CENTER
831 Main Road
Westport, MA 02790
508-636-7891
M, Tu, Th, F 7:30 am – 4:30 pm
W, Sa, Su Closed
Request an appointment if you would like to schedule ambulatory services with Prima CARE.
FAQs on Ambulatory Care
What Is Ambulatory Care?
Ambulatory care (also called outpatient care) refers to any type of same-day medical procedure that is performed in an outpatient setting. It can occur in a wide variety of settings, including your PCP’s office, dialysis clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, or hospital outpatient centers.
When Should I Seek Ambulatory Care?
Our Ambulatory (or walk-in) facility treats acute problems such as:
- Sprains and strains
- Cough
- Flu-like symptoms
- Earache
- Bronchitis
- Lacerations
- Bruises
- Sore throat
- Rashes
What Services Does Ambulatory Care Include?
We are pleased to offer on-site diagnostic services, which allows for immediate treatment recommendations. Our centers offer a wide variety of information to patients concerning serious conditions such as Hepatitis, Lyme disease, and many other acute problems.
- X-rays
- Blood tests
- MRIs
- Biopsies
- Chemotherapy
- Colonoscopies
- CT scans
- Mammograms
- Radiation treatments
- Ultrasound imaging
- Cancer screening
- Post-operative therapy
- Primary care
- Bariatric surgery
- Sports physicals
- Pre-employment physicals
Who Works in Ambulatory Care?
Medical professionals who work in ambulatory care settings have the same qualifications as those who work in hospitals. Doctors, registered nurses, physical therapists, and surgical/laboratory technicians all work collaboratively to provide the same level of care a patient would receive in a hospital.
What Are The Benefits of Ambulatory Care To Patients?
- Highly specialized, one-on-one care
- Procedures are performed faster
- Recovery time is quicker
- No delays in surgery due to emergencies
- Lower infection rates
Our Care Team
Stephen Butler, DO
Natanael Cordeiro, PA
Charles Cummings, DO
Maria Constance Reis, NP
