Urgent Care/Walk-In Medical Centers
MD Now is the largest and fastest growing independent provider of urgent care services in South Florida with locations conveniently located across Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. All of our clinics are open 8am - 8pm, 365 days per year, giving you easy access to care you can trust. Our patients are typically seen and treated in under an hour, without an appointment, making MD Now the ideal provider of the care you need when you need it the most.
MD Now takes urgent care a step further, ensuring quality care for higher acuity patients by maintaining a licensed doctor onsite at all times. Our state-of-the-art licensed facilities have been awarded the Certified Urgent Care Center (Category 1) designation from the Urgent Care Association of America and are accredited by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine, both signifying MD Now's commitment to the highest level of quality care.
A visit to MD Now costs a fraction of a trip to the emergency room or hospital-affiliated urgent care. The lower cost setting we provide results in significant savings to the overall healthcare system, in addition to lower copays, out-of-pocket expenses and self-pay rates for our patients. At MD Now, these savings will never come at the cost of quality care
Keywords: Urgent Care, Occupational Medicine, Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Physicals, EKG, Vaccinations, Immunizations, X-Rays, Lab Testing, Level 2 Fingerprinting, Medical Evaluations, Workman's Compensation
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
MD Now opened in 2004 and has now been in business for 9 years.
What is your primary product or service?
MD Now offers a myriad of medical services, listed below is a overview :
Sprains / Strains
Minor Fractures
Acute Pain
Dislocations
Cuts / Lacerations
Wounds / Burns
Respiratory Infections
Colds, Flu, Fevers
Earaches
Urinary Tract Infections
Allergic Reactions
Dehydration
Diabetic Issues
Services
Digital X-Rays
Sutures / Stiches
EKG
Physical Therapy
Ultrasound
Lab Testing
Minor Surgical Procedures
Medical Evaluations
Physicals
Immunizations / Vaccines
Breathing Treatment
IV Fluids
Ear Lavage
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Dr. Peter Lamelas was residency trained in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABPS-AAPS). He has 17 years of experience as the Emergency Department Medical Director at West Palm Beach Hospital and a total of over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine. Dr. Lamelas is certified by the State of Florida as a workers’ compensation provider and previously oversaw the workers’ compensation program at West Palm Beach Hospital. He is also certified as a U.S. Civil Surgeon and an FAA Flight Medical Examiner.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
MD Now is the largest and fastest growing independent provider of urgent care services in South Florida with locations conveniently located across Palm Beach and Broward counties. All of our clinics are open 8am - 8pm, 365 days per year, giving you easy access to care you can trust. Our patients are typically seen and treated in under and hour, without an appointment, making MD Now the ideal provider of the care you need when you need it the most.
MD Now takes urgent care a step further, ensuring quality care for higher acuity patients by maintaining a licensed doctor onsite at all times. Our state-of-the-art licensed facilities have been awarded the Certified Urgent Care Center (Category 1) designation from the Urgent Care Association of America and are accredited by the American Academy of Urgent Care Medicine, both signifying MD Now's commitment to the highest level of quality care.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Palm Beach County
Boca Raton
Palm Beach Gardens
Boynton Beach
Royal Palm Beach
Delray Beach*
West Boynton Beach*
Greenacres
West Palm Beach
Lake Worth
Broward County
Deerfield Beach
Parkland
N. Fort Lauderdale*
Pembroke Pines*
Lighthouse Point*
Plantation*
Margate*
Sunrise*
Miami-Dade County
North Miami*
North Miami Beach*
* COMING SOON
What type of payments do you accept?
All Major Insurance Plans Accepted
Discounted Self-Pay Rates
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Peter Lamelas, MD, CEO
Dr. Peter Lamelas was residency trained in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABPS-AAPS). He has 17 years of experience as the Emergency Department Medical Director at West Palm Beach Hospital and a total of over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine. Dr. Lamelas is certified by the State of Florida as a workers’ compensation provider and previously oversaw the workers’ compensation program at West Palm Beach Hospital. He is also certified as a U.S. Civil Surgeon and an FAA Flight Medical Examiner.
Dr. Lamelas was elected to the Board of Directors of the Urgent Care Association of America and is on the editorial Board of the Journal of Urgent Care Medicine. In 2001, he received a gubernatorial appointment from Florida Governor Jeb Bush to serve as one of twelve doctors on the State of Florida Board of Medicine and he was the elected Vice Chairman, as well as Chairman of Rules and Quality Assurance committees. Dr. Lamelas is a long-standing member and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and member of the Palm Beach County Medical Society and Florida Medical Association.
What are your hours of operation?
8:00 am-8:00pm 365 days a year
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
For Life’s Little Emergencies...
the Care You Need When You Need it the Most.Personalized Medical Care with Individual Attention...
in a Private, Safe & Relaxing Environment
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