Urgent Care for Kids in Charlotte

Urgent Care for Kids in Charlotte

Walk in with your child for same-day sick and injury care at our Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics in Charlotte, open 7 days, evenings and weekends. We see kids 3 months and older for fevers, coughs, ear pain, sore throats, cuts and sprains, with testing and treatment selected after an exam, including X-rays at Steele Creek and stitches when appropriate. Most children on NC Medicaid have no copay for covered services; confirm coverage and costs with your plan. Self-pay visits start at $140.

  • ✓ Kids 3 months and older, plus parents in the same trip
  • ✓ Rapid tests when appropriate; timing varies by test
  • ✓ Breathing treatments for wheezing and asthma flare-ups
  • ✓ Stitches, splints and abscess drainage
  • ✓ X-ray at Steele Creek, with radiologist review; turnaround varies
  • ✓ K-12 sports physicals for $50

Save my spotInsurance we accept

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Your visit
Ages3 months and up
Hours7 days, 2 clinics
X-raySteele Creek
What you pay
InsurancePlan-dependent share
NC MedicaidUsually $0 for covered care
Self-pay visitFrom $140

Where should I take my child today?

For non-emergency illness or a minor injury, either clinic welcomes children ages 3 months and older. For an injury that may need an X-ray, choose Steele Creek. Severe breathing trouble, blue or gray lips, or difficulty waking needs emergency care: call 911.

Plaza Midwood

2017 Central Ave, Suite 103
Charlotte, NC 28205
Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

Sick visits and minor injuries. X-rays are at Steele Creek.

Save a spot at Plaza Midwood
Call 704-731-8656

Steele Creek

2114 Freeman Park Dr, Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28273
Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; Sat–Sun 9am–5pm

Sick visits, minor injuries and X-rays when appropriate and available.

Save a spot at Steele Creek
Call 980-880-5588

Walk-ins are welcome. Reserving a spot helps plan your arrival but does not guarantee no wait.

On this page

What we treatAges and consentFever: when to come inUrgent care or the ER?Cost and Medicaid

What we treat in kids

Illness or injury What we do
Fever, flu, COVID and RSV Testing when appropriate; many rapid results are available during the visit
Sore throat and strep Strep testing when appropriate and antibiotics for confirmed strep; some negative rapid tests need a backup culture
Ear infections Ear exam, and antibiotics or ear drops when needed
Cough, wheezing and asthma flare-ups Exam and treatment when indicated, including asthma medicines; breathing treatments are not routine for bronchiolitis
Sinus infections Exam, and antibiotics only when they’ll help
Pink eye Eye exam and drops when needed
Cuts Stitches
Sprains and possible broken bones X-ray at Steele Creek and a splint
Abscesses and skin infections Drainage and antibiotics when needed
Rashes, hives and insect bites Relief for reactions that aren’t life-threatening
Vomiting and diarrhea Exam and treatment to help prevent dehydration
Sports and school physicals K-12 sports physicals for $50

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Tests and treatments in the clinic

  • Flu, COVID, RSV and strep tests when indicated; mono testing is selected carefully because rapid tests can be unreliable in young children
  • Breathing treatments for selected conditions such as asthma, not routine bronchiolitis care
  • X-rays at our Steele Creek clinic, with radiologist review; turnaround varies
  • Stitches for cuts
  • Splints for sprains and broken bones
  • Abscess drainage
  • Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy

Ages we see and consent

Topic What to know
Ages Kids 3 months and older
Babies under 3 months For a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher in a baby under 3 months, seek immediate medical evaluation, usually in an emergency department; contact the pediatrician immediately and do not wait for a routine clinic visit.
Consent Routine visits generally require consent from a parent, legal guardian or another adult legally authorized to consent. Bring any required authorization documents. Exceptions can apply under North Carolina law; ask the clinic about your situation.
Parents too If you’re sick as well, you can be seen in the same trip.

Fever in kids: when to come in

A fever is the body’s way of fighting infection, and most fevers in kids aren’t dangerous. How old your child is and how they’re acting matter more than the number.

Age Come to OneSpotMD Go to the ER
Under 3 months We don’t see babies this young Any fever of 100.4°F or higher
3 months to under 2 years Contact a clinician promptly for fever in a young infant, or a fever lasting more than 24 hours in a child under 2; seek care sooner if your child appears ill Fever with trouble breathing, a seizure or very hard to wake
2 years and older Contact a clinician for fever lasting more than 3 days, or sooner for concerning symptoms such as significant pain, worsening illness or dehydration Fever with a stiff neck, a rash that doesn’t fade when pressed, or confusion

Do not wait for a temperature or duration threshold if your child looks very ill, has trouble breathing, cannot drink, has very little urine or is difficult to wake. Severe symptoms need emergency care.

Urgent care or the ER for your child?

Come to OneSpotMD
  • Fever, cough, cold or flu symptoms
  • Ear pain or a sore throat
  • Mild wheezing in a child who is breathing comfortably; severe or worsening breathing trouble needs emergency care
  • Cuts that may need stitches
  • Sprains or a possible broken arm, wrist or ankle
  • Pink eye, rashes and insect bites
  • Vomiting or diarrhea while still drinking
Call 911
  • Severe trouble breathing, or ribs pulling in with each breath
  • Lips or face turning blue or gray
  • A seizure, or very hard to wake
  • Swelling of the lips, tongue or throat
  • A serious head injury, or a bone pushing through the skin
  • Anything you think is life-threatening

Why you shouldn’t wait

Timely evaluation matters for concerning symptoms. Some mild illnesses can be managed at home with guidance, but do not delay care when symptoms worsen.

If you wait What can happen
A fever with signs of dehydration Kids can get dehydrated quickly and may need IV fluids at the hospital
Ear pain More pain and, in some cases, a ruptured eardrum
A sore throat that may be strep It spreads to others and, rarely, leads to complications
Wheezing Breathing can get harder and may need the ER

Cost and Medicaid for kids

Have insurance? You pay your plan’s share
  • Copay: you pay your plan’s copay amount at the visit.
  • Deductible or coinsurance: your share depends on your plan and services. You may receive a bill after insurance processes the claim.
  • NC Medicaid plans: most children have no copay for covered services; confirm coverage and costs with your plan.

See the plans we accept →

Self-pay prices

These are discounted prices for patients who don’t have insurance or choose not to use it. Visits start at $140. Tests, X-rays and treatments you need are added to that.

See all the plans we take on our insurance page.

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Tips for your child’s visit

  • Bring a photo ID for the adult and your child’s insurance or Medicaid card
  • Bring a list of your child’s medicines and allergies
  • Write down when symptoms started and the highest fever
  • Bring a favorite toy, blanket or tablet to help them feel at ease
  • Tap Save my spot before you leave home; arrival times do not guarantee no wait

What to expect at your visit

1Walk in or book
Walk in at either clinic, 7 days a week, or use Save my spot. Wait times vary.
2Check-in and consent
Routine visits generally require consent from a parent, legal guardian or another adult legally authorized to consent. Bring any required authorization documents. Exceptions can apply under North Carolina law; ask the clinic about your situation.
3Exam and tests
The provider examines your child and recommends tests only when clinically appropriate; not every child needs testing.
4Treatment
A plan tailored to the diagnosis, which may include supportive care, medicine, stitches, a splint or referral. Not every illness needs antibiotics or a procedure.

Related services

Flu, COVID and RSV testingSore throat and strepEar infectionsBronchitis and coughSports physicalsX-ray (Steele Creek)Insurance we accept

Further reading: AAP guidance on childhood fever and CDC pediatric care guidance.
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Faq

OneSpotMD’s Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics see kids 3 months and older, 7 days a week: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

Kids 3 months and older. Babies under 3 months with a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher need immediate medical evaluation, usually in an emergency department. Contact their pediatrician immediately and do not wait for a routine clinic visit.

No. You can walk in at either clinic or use Save my spot to plan your arrival. Wait times vary.

Yes. Both clinics are open Monday to Friday until 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.

Routine visits generally require consent from a parent, legal guardian or another adult legally authorized to consent. Bring any required authorization documents. Exceptions can apply under North Carolina law; ask the clinic about your situation.

Yes. If you’re both sick, we can see you in the same trip.

We accept most NC Medicaid plans. Most children have no copay for covered services; confirm that the clinic and services are covered by your specific plan and ask about any cost.

Self-pay visits start at $140. Any tests, X-rays or treatments your child needs are added to that.

A K-12 sports physical is $50.

Yes, when clinically appropriate. Many rapid tests return results during the visit, but timing varies. Not every child needs every test. Symptomatic children age 3 and older should have a backup throat culture after a negative rapid strep antigen test.

Yes, when appropriate for conditions such as asthma. Breathing treatments are not routine treatment for infant bronchiolitis or every viral cough. Severe breathing trouble, blue or gray lips, or marked chest retractions need emergency care.

X-rays are available at Steele Creek when clinically appropriate. A radiologist reviews the images; turnaround and availability vary.

We assess and repair appropriate cuts at both clinics. Deep, complex or serious injuries may need emergency or specialist care.

We can evaluate sprains and some possible fractures, obtain X-rays at Steele Creek when appropriate, and provide a splint or referral. An open fracture, severe deformity, numbness or a cold/pale limb needs emergency care.

Yes. The provider checks your child’s ears and treats the infection with antibiotics or ear drops when needed.

Contact a clinician promptly for fever in a young infant. Call if fever lasts more than 24 hours in a child under 2 or more than 3 days in an older child, and seek care sooner for worsening illness, significant pain, poor drinking or dehydration. Babies under 3 months with 100.4°F (38°C) or higher need immediate medical evaluation. Do not wait for these thresholds if your child looks seriously ill.

Call 911 for severe breathing trouble, blue or gray lips, an ongoing seizure, being very hard to wake, signs of a severe allergic reaction or other life-threatening symptoms. A baby under 3 months with a temperature of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher needs immediate medical evaluation, usually in an emergency department; call 911 if unstable or you cannot transport safely.

Fewer wet diapers or trips to urinate, a dry mouth and fewer tears can signal dehydration. Seek prompt assessment. Inability to drink, very little urine, marked lethargy or difficulty waking needs emergency care.

Yes. The provider can write a note for school at your visit, based on your child’s illness or injury.

Yes. K-12 sports physicals are $50, and we do school physicals too.

A photo ID for the adult, your child’s insurance or Medicaid card, a list of your child’s medicines and allergies, and a comfort item like a favorite toy.

Urgent care may cost less than an ER for appropriate non-emergency problems, but your actual cost depends on your plan and services. Never delay emergency care because of cost.

Yes. We treat rashes, hives and insect bites that aren’t life-threatening. Call 911 for swelling of the lips, tongue or throat or trouble breathing.

Your plan’s copay is due at the visit; deductible or coinsurance may also apply depending on services and benefits. You may receive a bill after insurance processes the claim. Most children on NC Medicaid have no copay for covered services; confirm coverage and costs with your plan. Self-pay visits start at $140, with tests, X-rays and treatments extra.

Yes. Some staff speak Spanish, and language assistance is available. Please tell us your preferred language when contacting the clinic. Sí, avísenos si prefiere recibir atención en español.

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Thank you OneSpotMD Team! The team and provider on call on 11/28 was fast, friendly, efficient and knowledgable. During a holiday weekend, I was so appreciative to have access to professional and convenient health care. And so easy to book my appointment online. Highly reccomend and will be back again if I am ever in need.
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I took my mother-in-law to their urgent care earlier this week, and we were both so impressed. The practice is brand new and spotlessly clean – everything looks and feels modern and super clean. From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, welcoming, and professional. We barely waited at all before being seen, which was a pleasant surprise for an urgent care visit. We saw Dr. Lee, and he was outstanding. He’s clearly very knowledgeable, took the time to listen carefully, explained everything in an easy-to-understand way, and has wonderful bedside manner. His clinical decisions were spot-on; my mother-in-law started feeling much better almost immediately after following his treatment plan. She’s still talking about how kind and thorough he was and wanted me to be sure to thank him! The entire atmosphere of the office is warm, calm, and genuinely welcoming – it doesn’t feel rushed or cold like some places can. If you’re looking for a patient-centered practice that combines real medical expertise with a caring environment, OneSpotMD is the place to go.
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Awesome Doctor visit! Seen on time, Doctor was very thorough. Will be back if need urgent care again.
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Affordable without insurance, Didn’t have to wait at all. Very kind and helpful staff. Would definitely go back for future injury/illness
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Dr. Lee and his staff are amazing! They truly care, listen, and make you feel heard. The most compassionate and professional urgent care I’ve ever been to.
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Two Convenient Charlotte Locations

Serving Plaza Midwood, Steele Creek, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Plaza Midwood

Serving Plaza Midwood, NoDa, Elizabeth, and Uptown

2017 Central Ave, Suite 103

Charlotte, NC 28205

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Steele Creek

Serving Steele Creek, Lake Wylie, and Southwest Charlotte

2114 Freeman Park Dr, Unit 105

Charlotte, NC 28273

Mon-Fri: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sat-Sun: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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