24 Hour Urgent Care in Birmingham
Birmingham is home to a strong urgent care network anchored by UAB Medicine and Brookwood Baptist Health, with walk-in locations spread across the metro including the suburbs of Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, and Pelham to the south. National chains including AFC, MedExpress, and NextCare also maintain a significant presence throughout Jefferson and Shelby counties.
Urgent care hours in Birmingham: The earliest opening time among Birmingham's 9 listed urgent care clinics is 7am, and the latest closing time is 7pm. 0 locations stay open past 9pm, and 8 are open on weekends — use the Open Now filter below to see who's currently accepting patients.
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American Family Care Cahaba Village
UAB Medicine Urgent Care
American Family Care Montclair
American Family Care Parkway
Southern Immediate Care - Lakeshore
American Family Care Greystone
Southern Immediate Care at Valleydale
Fast Pace Health Urgent Care - Homewood - AL
American Family Care Trussville
What to Expect at Urgent Care in Birmingham
Listings are checked against Google's Places API and, where needed, the CMS NPPES provider registry — see how we verify listings. Hours change frequently, so please call ahead to confirm before visiting. Found an error? Let us know.
Health Considerations in Alabama
Alabama's hot, humid summers drive a high rate of heat exhaustion and dehydration visits at urgent care centers statewide. Seasonal allergies are a year-round concern — cedar, oak, and ragweed pollen counts peak in spring and fall, and the state consistently ranks among the highest in the country for respiratory allergy prevalence.
Urgent Care in Birmingham — Frequently Asked Questions
Is urgent care open on weekends in Birmingham?
Yes — 8 of the 9 urgent care centers listed above for Birmingham are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Some locations have reduced Sunday hours, so check the listings above for exact weekend hours at each clinic. If you need care on a Sunday evening, it's worth calling ahead to confirm the location hasn't closed early.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care in Birmingham?
No appointment is needed at most Birmingham urgent care centers. Walk-ins are welcome at all locations listed above. Some clinics offer online check-in so you can hold your spot in line before you arrive and reduce your time in the waiting room — check the clinic's website or Google listing to see if this is available.
How much does urgent care cost in Birmingham?
A typical urgent care visit in Birmingham costs between $100 and $200 without insurance for a basic exam. Additional services — such as X-rays, lab tests, rapid strep or flu tests, or stitches — will increase the total. Most clinics will provide a cost estimate when you call, and many post their self-pay rates on their website. See our full urgent care cost guide for a detailed breakdown.
Does urgent care in Birmingham accept Medicaid?
Many urgent care centers in Birmingham accept Alabama Medicaid along with Medicare and major commercial insurance plans, but acceptance varies by clinic and by Medicaid managed-care plan. Call ahead to confirm the location takes your specific plan and is in-network before your visit.
What is the wait time at urgent care in Birmingham?
Wait times vary by clinic. Southern Immediate Care - Lakeshore is the highest-rated option among the 9 clinics listed here, at 4.9★. Weekday mornings tend to have the shortest waits industry-wide, and online check-in — where available — can reduce time in the waiting room.
What can urgent care treat in Birmingham?
Birmingham urgent care centers treat a wide range of non-life-threatening conditions including colds, flu, strep throat, ear infections, urinary tract infections, minor cuts and lacerations, sprains, rashes, pink eye, and more. Many locations also provide X-rays, lab work, and vaccinations. For chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, or other emergencies, go to the nearest ER or call 911.
Should I go to urgent care or the ER in Birmingham?
Choose urgent care for non-life-threatening conditions — infections, minor injuries, illness, and anything that isn't immediately dangerous. Go to the ER (or call 911) for chest pain, difficulty breathing, suspected stroke, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, or any situation that could be life-threatening. Urgent care is typically faster and far less expensive for the conditions it's designed to handle. See our full ER vs. urgent care guide for more detail.
How many urgent care options does Birmingham have?
Birmingham has 9 listed urgent care clinics, averaging 4.4★ across 11,065 reviews. See the full list above for addresses, phone numbers, and hours.