Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care – West Hempstead
Quality Urgent Care care is what Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care delivers to every patient who walks through the door in West Hempstead. The clinical staff combines hands-on experience with a genuine commitment to each patient's health and wellbeing.
Preventive care is as important as treatment at Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care. The team proactively screens patients for conditions appropriate to their age and risk profile, catching problems early when they are most treatable.
Our Services
Urgent Care
When illness or injury strikes and your primary care physician is unavailable, our urgent care team is here. We handle a broad range of acute conditions efficiently, with shorter wait times than a typical ER.
Patient Experience
What sets Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care apart, according to patient reviews (4.5/5, 728 responses), is the combination of medical competence and genuine warmth. Providers are described as knowledgeable and approachable, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming rather than clinical and impersonal.
Insurance & Payment
Navigating insurance can be complicated, and Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care works to make it straightforward for patients. The administrative team is experienced with major commercial insurers, Medicare, and Medicaid plans commonly used in West Hempstead. Patients are encouraged to bring their insurance card to every visit and to contact the office in advance if they have questions about coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an appointment for urgent care?
Walk-in appointments are typically accepted. Calling ahead or using an online check-in system can reduce your wait time, but it is not required. Patients with more serious presentations may be seen ahead of those with minor concerns.
Will urgent care share my visit information with my regular doctor?
Most urgent care practices provide a visit summary that can be shared with your primary care provider upon request, helping to maintain continuity of your medical record.
What types of tests are available at urgent care?
On-site diagnostic capabilities typically include rapid strep, flu, and COVID testing, urinalysis, basic blood work, and X-ray imaging. More complex testing may require referral to an external laboratory or specialist.
Serving West Hempstead and surrounding communities, Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care operates from 595 Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, NY 11552. New and returning patients may call (347) 493-2952 to schedule an appointment or ask questions about available services.
Opening Hours
| Sunday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
