Meeting surging demand for urgent care services, The Doctors Clinic Urgent Care has announced major updates to its Silverdale location: expanded capacity and the rollout of same-day and next-day appointment scheduling.
Urgent care centers nationwide have seen a sustained rise in patient volume, with daily visits averaging around 40 per center in 2022. Patients increasingly choose urgent care over emergency rooms due to the overall cost savings for their visit. Additionally, long waits for primary care appointments (averaging three to four weeks) make more flexible urgent care access a better option for urgent needs.
The updated Walk-in care remains fully supported, but now patients can also secure a reserved slot via online booking or through a QR code. The updated booking system offers a welcome structure for those preferring a planned visit and reducing time spent in the waiting rooms.
Scheduling an appointment is quick and Easy:
- Online: Visit the Urgent Care appointments page on The Doctors Clinic website.
- In-clinic: Scan the prominently displayed QR code to book.
- By phone: Call (360) 782-3400 for assistance or to inquire about time slots.
The updated scheduling system is a great benefit to the community. The new system is already reducing wait times and making scheduled visits more predictable and reduced time spent waiting.
“Our goal is to reduce our patients’ frustration due to extensive wait times. While we will still offer walk-in services, I hope that increasing the availability of scheduled appointments will allow us to better anticipate patient volume, allocate staff more effectively, and ultimately provide a smoother experience for our patients”, says Marisa Clauson Clinic Manager
The Doctors Clinic Urgent Care
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