For patients who do not have a primary care doctor, or if a patient’s primary care doctor is unavailable, options like Montage Health's 24/7 eVisit or MoGo Urgent Care can provide quality treatment.
“Our 24/7 eVisit can be very convenient for a patient who is at home, may have challenges with transportation, or can’t miss time from work,” Carvalho says.
Symptoms that can be appropriate for the 24/7 eVisit include allergies, skin issues, urinary tract infections, respiratory symptoms, mild digestive issues like constipation and diarrhea, and mild muscle pain like low back pain.
Urgent care
For acute issues that require in-person care like stitches, x-rays, throat swabs, or urine tests, MoGo Urgent Care in Monterey, Carmel, and Marina provides quality care in a welcoming environment.
“Although we may not manage most chronic conditions,” Carvalho says, “we can evaluate any recent changes and help manage many minor and moderate illnesses that are not life-threatening.”
MoGo Urgent Care can provide care for needs like ear infections, physicals, mild to moderate respiratory illnesses, and minor cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, and strains.
When it comes to urgent care for minor injuries involving bone, joint, muscle, and nerves, same-day appointments can be made with Montage Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Urgent Care. Patients will receive timely treatment and expert care at the clinic located in Ryan Ranch.
Emergency care
“Most importantly, if you feel you are having a medical emergency and need immediate attention, don’t delay and proceed to your nearest emergency department or call 911,” Carvalho says.
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula's Emergency department can provide care for symptoms like chest pain lasting more than 1–2 minutes, difficulty breathing, broken bones and large wounds or cuts, moderate and severe pain in the stomach, severe headaches, and new neurological symptoms like numbness, tinging, slurred speech, and fainting.
“Anything that is life-threatening should be seen in the emergency department,” Carvalho says. “For medical emergencies like a possible heart attack or stroke, delays in treatment can worsen the outcome, so call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.”
