Same-Day Doctor Appointments in Fresno — See a Physician Today
When you need a doctor today, you should be able to see one today.
At Modern Medicine Group, we offer same-day appointments and welcome walk-in patients so
you do not have to choose between your own doctor and a crowded urgent care clinic.
Our board-certified internists are here, they know your history, and they can handle most of the
conditions that send people to urgent care — without you ever leaving your primary care home.
Same-day · Urgent care · ER
Where to go,
row by row.
We built this table because it's the single most useful thing a primary care office can give you. Save it. Send it to your parents. Most of the time, your own doctor is the best answer — and we can usually see you the same day.
Situation | Same-Day at MMG | Urgent Care | Emergency Room |
|---|---|---|---|
Cold, flu, sore throat | Best option | If MMG is unavailable | Not necessary |
Sinus infection | Best option | If MMG is unavailable | Not necessary |
Urinary tract infection (UTI) | Best option | If MMG is unavailable | Not necessary |
Rash or skin infection | Best option | If MMG is unavailable | Not necessary |
Medication refill or question | Best option | They won't have your records | Not appropriate |
High blood pressure reading at home | Best option | Acceptable | Unless over 180/120 with symptoms |
Blood pressure ≥180/120 with symptoms (headache, vision changes, chest pain) | Go to ER now | Go to ER now | Call 911 or go immediately |
Blood sugar very high or very low | If stable | If stable | If unconscious, call 911 |
Chest pain, shortness of breath, stroke symptoms | Go to ER | Go to ER | Call 911 immediately |
Minor cut or injury (no broken bones) | Best option | Acceptable | Not necessary |
Suspected fracture | Urgent care with X-ray | If severe | |
Follow-up after hospital stay | Best option | They do not know your case | Not appropriate |
Lab results review | Best option |
1
Cold, flu, or respiratory illness
get an accurate diagnosis and a treatment plan the same day
2
Sinus infection
determine if antibiotics are appropriate; avoid unnecessary prescriptions
3
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
urine analysis on-site, prescription called in the same day
4
Sore throat or strep throat
rapid strep test, treatment if positive
5
Ear infection (otitis media)
evaluation and prescription if needed
6
Rashes or skin infections
assessment, diagnosis, and treatment plan
7
Medication refills and question
prescription refills, dose adjustments, side-effect concerns
8
High blood pressure check
measurement, assessment, and medication review
9
Blood sugar concerns
glucose check, medication review, patient education
10
Cough that won't go away
Workup for bronchitis, pneumonia, asthma, or other causes.
11
Minor injury evaluation
evaluation of sprains, cuts, and non-fracture injuries
12
Dizziness or headache
evaluation and management (non-emergency)
13
Post-discharge follow-up
seen recently in a hospital or ER? Come see your primary care
doctor within 7 days
Common Reasons
What we see same-day.
The list of things that send people to urgent care — and the list of things we can usually handle today, with your own doctor, in the office that already has your records.
How to book today
Three ways
to get in.
Pick the channel that's fastest for you. Same-day slots typically open when the office opens each morning — calling first thing is the surest way to land one.
01
By Phone (Fastest)
(559) 369-7787
Call early in the morning as possible. Same-day slots fill up
quickly. Our staff will find the first available appointment or give you a walk-in window.
02
Online Booking
Use our online scheduling
tool to check for same-day availability: Select
"Sick Visit" or "Urgent"
as your appointment type.
03
Walk in.
Walk-ins are welcome at 7053 N. Cedar Ave., Fresno, CA 93720. Call ahead if possible so we can reduce your wait time. Walk-in patients are seen in the order of clinical urgency and arrival.
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Get directions
Insurance · same-day visits
No referral.
No surprises.
You don't need a referral to schedule a same-day sick visit with your primary care doctor. Same-day visits are billed the same as a standard office visit — covered by most plans, including Medicare.
Medicare
Original Medicare / Part B
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Medicare Advantage
All major MA plans
HMO plans
Most major HMOs accepted
PPO plans
Most major PPOs accepted
Call Us: (559) 369-7787
— Step 01
Check-in
Arrive at the office. If you have not been seen here before, bring your insurance card, ID, and a list of your current medications.
— Step 02
Wait time
Walk-in wait times vary depending on the day.Scheduled same-day appointments typically have shorter waits.
— Step 03
Your visit
You will be seen by one of our board-certified internists — Dr. Virk or Dr. Kaur — not a nurse practitioner or physician assistant filling in.
— Step 04
After your visit
If you need labs, we can draw them on-site. If you need a prescription, we will send it electronically to your pharmacy. I
Pick the channel that's fastest for you. Same-day slots typically open when the office opens each morning — calling first thing is the surest way to land one.
How to book today
Three waysto get in.
FAQ — Same-Day Appointments
The questions we get,
answered.
Same-day slots typically open when the office opens each morning. Call as early as possible at (559) 369-7787. We do our best to accommodate urgent needs even when the schedule is full, so it is always worth calling.
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at 7053 N. Cedar Ave.,
Fresno, CA 93720. Calling ahead will reduce your wait time, but it is not required. Walk-in patients
are seen in order of clinical need and arrival time.No. We see both established patients and new patients for same-day appointments. If you are a new patient, please bring your insurance card, a photo ID, and a list of your current medications.
For true emergencies — chest pain, stroke symptoms, difficulty breathing, severe injuries — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. For non-emergency after-hours needs, call (559) 369-7787 and follow the prompts for our after-hours line. For non-urgent needs, telehealth may also be available; see our Telehealth page.
Not with us. Same-day sick visits are billed the same as standard office visits and are covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on your plan and deductible — call your insurance company or call us at (559) 369-7787 if you have questions before your visit.
Yes. Prescription refills and medication
questions are one of the most common reasons patients come in for a same-day visit. Bring your
medication bottles or a list of what you are taking so we can review everything accurately.
