Urgent Care near Newton
Open as late as 8:30pm · No 24-hour clinics listed
Newton is an affluent inner suburb of Boston in Middlesex County, comprising 13 distinct villages and home to Boston College. Newton-Wellesley Hospital, founded in 1881 and now part of Mass General Brigham, admits more than 21,000 patients and delivers over 3,700 babies a year while working with both Harvard and Tufts medical schools; urgent care centers on Needham Street serve Newton's high-income professional population looking for convenient alternatives to the hospital's busy emergency department.
Urgent care hours in Newton: The earliest opening time among Newton's 5 listed urgent care clinics is 8am, and the latest closing time is 8:30pm. 0 locations stay open until 9pm or later, and 5 are open on weekends. Use the Open Now filter below to see who's currently accepting patients.
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Mass General Brigham Express Care (Newton)
AFC Urgent Care Chestnut Hill
AFC Urgent Care Waltham
AFC Urgent Care Watertown
AFC Urgent Care North Waltham
What to Expect at Urgent Care in Newton
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Health Considerations in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is located in the heart of the northeastern Lyme disease corridor — tick exposure is significant across the state's suburban and rural areas, with Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard among the highest-risk locations in the country. The state's cold, wet winters drive high rates of influenza and respiratory infections, and its dense college population contributes to seasonal spikes in upper respiratory illness, strep throat, and meningitis awareness.
Urgent Care in Newton — Frequently Asked Questions
Is urgent care open on weekends in Newton?
Yes — 5 of the 5 urgent care clinics listed above for Newton are open on Saturday and/or Sunday. 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. See urgent care hours nationwide for typical weekend hours.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care in Newton?
No appointment is needed at most Newton urgent care centers. Most locations listed above take walk-ins, though a few clinics work by appointment, so call ahead if you're unsure. 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 Newton?
A typical urgent care visit in Newton 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 Newton accept Medicaid?
Many urgent care centers in Newton accept Massachusetts 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 Newton?
Wait times vary by clinic. AFC Urgent Care Chestnut Hill is the highest-rated option among the 5 clinics listed here, at 4.6★. 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 Newton?
Newton 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 Newton?
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 Newton have?
Newton has 5 listed urgent care clinics, averaging 4.2★ across 9,802 reviews. See the full list above for addresses, phone numbers, and hours.