In addition to the emergency department, attending physicians from the Department of Emergency Medicine staff UCSF Bayfront Urgent Care. Our physicians are residency-trained and board-certified/-eligible in emergency medicine. They work with other experts at UCSF Bayfront Urgent Care, including physicians trained in family medicine and internal medicine, to evaluate and treat urgent but non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries in adults (18+).
UCSF Bayfront Urgent Care is located within the UCSF Bayfront Medical Building at Mission Bay and is open seven days a week. Our emergency medicine physicians do not offer emergency services at the clinic. It is strictly for the same-day treatment of acute medical issues, including:
- Abdominal pain
- Bronchitis
- Headache
- Ear infections
- Joint and muscle pain
- Minor injuries
- Simple procedures, including suturing
- Skin infections
- Urinary tract infections, vaginitis and urethritis
Emergency care
People who think they're experiencing a life-threatening or severe condition should call 911 or go directly to the nearest emergency department. UCSF Health's patient education resource, "Should You Go to Urgent Care or the Emergency Room?" clarifies when it is appropriate to seek urgent care or emergency care.
Emergency care options
UCSF Adult Emergency Department (San Francisco)
UCSF Pediatric Emergency Departments (San Francisco, Oakland). Note: This San Francisco location also serves pregnant women.
Appointments
UCSF Bayfront Urgent Care takes walk-ins but also offers appointments. To make an appointment:
- Call 415-353-9188
- Schedule via UCSF myChart
Hours
Monday - Sunday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Location
520 Illinois Street
San Francisco, CA 94158