Minor Procedures in Charlotte
Walk in for minor procedures at our Steele Creek and Plaza Midwood clinics in Charlotte, open 7 days. We drain abscesses, remove splinters and objects stuck in the skin, ear or nose, treat burns and animal bites, remove warts, skin tags, ticks, fish hooks and ingrown toenails, stop nosebleeds, check head injuries and repair cuts. With insurance, you pay your plan’s copay, coinsurance or deductible, and we are in network with most NC Medicaid plans; copays are usually $0 or $4. Confirm your benefits with your plan. Self-pay, most procedures are $225 plus the $140 visit, with numbing included.
- ✓ Same-day procedures at both clinics, 7 days
- ✓ Numbing included in the procedure price
- ✓ Abscess drainage, splinter and foreign body removal
- ✓ Burn care, animal bites, warts, skin tags and toenails
- ✓ Tetanus shots in the clinic if you’re due
- ✓ Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy
Emergency warning: severe bleeding, a serious burn, a button battery in the ear or nose, or a head injury with concerning symptoms needs emergency care. Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms.
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Procedures and pricesIf you waitAbscesses and boilsEar waxBurnsAnimal bitesHead injuriesWhen to go to the ER
Does urgent care do minor procedures?
Yes. OneSpotMD does most minor procedures in the same visit, at both clinics. Your provider examines you, numbs the area, does the procedure and sends any prescriptions you need. You don’t need a referral or a separate appointment for most procedures.
Procedures and prices
- Copay: you pay your copay at the visit. Your copay depends on your plan.
- Coinsurance: your share is collected at your visit.
- Deductible: we bill your plan first, then send you a bill for any deductible that’s left.
- NC Medicaid plans: we are in network with most NC Medicaid plans. Copays are usually $0 or $4; check with your plan.
Self-pay prices
| Procedure | Self-pay price |
|---|---|
| Stitches, staples or skin glue | $225 |
| Abscess drainage (I&D) | $225 |
| Splinter and foreign body removal | $225 |
| Burn care | $225 |
| Wart removal (up to 5) | $225 |
| Skin tag removal (up to 15) | $225 |
| Ingrown or injured toenail removal | $225 |
| Draining blood under a nail | $225 |
| Tick removal | $225 |
| Fish hook removal | $225 |
| Nosebleed control | $225 |
| Joint injection | $225 |
| Hemorrhoid treatment | $225 |
| Ear wax removal | $80 per ear |
These are discounted prices for patients who don’t have insurance or choose not to use it. Self-pay prices are added to the $140 visit. Most procedures are $225. A larger, deeper or more complicated one, like a very large abscess or a long, deep cut, costs a little more, and your provider will tell you before starting.
Procedure pages
Ear wax removal →Blocked ears
Hemorrhoids →Cream and procedures
Sprains and injections →Splints, joint shots
X-ray →Steele Creek
Why you shouldn’t wait
Many of these problems get worse, and cost more to treat, if you leave them alone.
Abscess or boil
What we do: Drain it, with antibiotics if needed
If left untreated: The infection can spread into the skin or blood and keep coming back
Splinter or object in the skin
What we do: Remove it and clean the wound
If left untreated: It can get infected, form an abscess or work its way deeper
Burn
What we do: Clean it, care for blisters and dress it
If left untreated: Infection, slower healing and more scarring
Animal bite
What we do: Clean it, check your tetanus and send antibiotics
If left untreated: Bites, especially cat bites, get infected fast
Ingrown toenail
What we do: Remove part or all of the nail
If left untreated: Infection and an abscess, which is more serious if you have diabetes
Tick
What we do: Remove attached ticks promptly; we can help when removal is difficult
If left untreated: The longer a tick stays attached, the higher the risk of tick-borne illness
Gout flare
What we do: Assessment and appropriate medicine, with labs or X-ray if needed
If left untreated: More frequent flares and joint damage over time
Head injury
What we do: Concussion evaluation and next steps
If left untreated: Returning to sports or work too soon can make symptoms last longer
Abscess and boil drainage
We treat abscesses and boils at both clinics. Not every abscess needs to be drained. The right treatment depends on how severe it is, where it is, how big it is and your symptoms.
| Situation | What we may do |
|---|---|
| Ready to drain | Numb the area and drain it (incision and drainage, or I&D) |
| Small, or not ready to drain | Local care and reassessment, with antibiotics when indicated; drainage may be needed later |
| Infection that looks like it’s spreading | Prompt assessment and appropriate antibiotics when indicated; severe infection may need hospital treatment |
| Very large or deep | Start treatment and send you to the right place to have it drained in an operating room |
Some patients come back for a wound check, a packing change or to have the abscess drained, and some don’t need to. Your provider tells you what you need. Self-pay is $225 plus the $140 visit, with numbing included. A very large or complicated abscess costs a little more, and your provider tells you first.
Ear wax removal
Blocked ears from ear wax? We remove ear wax at both clinics. After examining your ear, we choose a suitable removal method. This may include softening drops and warm-water irrigation when safe. If the wax doesn’t come out, the provider can remove it by hand with a small tool called a curette. Self-pay is $80 per ear plus the $140 visit. Learn about ear wax removal.
Splinters and objects in the skin, ear or nose
Splinters are one of the most common things we remove. We also take out objects stuck in the skin after a fall, in the ear or nose, and glass or other pieces in a cut. We assess bleeding and whether removal and closure are appropriate. Deep objects or infected wounds may need specialist care. At Steele Creek, an X-ray may help locate some glass or metal, although not every object is visible. A button battery in the ear or nose, or a suspected swallowed battery, needs immediate emergency care. Do not wait for an appointment.
Do not delay removing an easily accessible attached tick. If mouthparts remain and cannot be removed easily, they can usually be left while the skin heals. Seek care for a subsequent fever or rash.
Burns
We treat selected small, superficial burns. Deep, large, chemical or electrical burns, suspected smoke inhalation, and serious burns involving the face, hands, feet, genitals or joints need emergency assessment and may require a burn center. Children may need burn-center consultation even for smaller burns. Do not delay emergency care by booking a clinic visit.
Animal bites
Dog and cat bites are common visits for us. We clean the wound and assess infection, tetanus and possible rabies exposure. Antibiotics are prescribed when appropriate. Possible rabies exposure needs prompt medical or public-health assessment; preventive treatment may need another facility. If animal control needs to be told, we handle the paperwork.
Nosebleeds
We assess and treat appropriate non-emergency nosebleeds. Sit forward and pinch the soft part of your nose continuously for 10–15 minutes. Persistent or heavy bleeding, weakness, breathing difficulty or bleeding after a head injury needs emergency care. Self-pay is $225 plus the $140 visit.
Head injuries and concussions
Hit your head? We do concussion evaluations at both clinics. Your provider examines you, checks for signs of a concussion and tells you what to watch for. If you need imaging or a specialist, we point you in the right direction.
Go to the ER for a head injury with passing out, repeated vomiting, a seizure, confusion, a worsening headache, weakness, trouble speaking or difficulty waking. Symptoms can develop later. Do not return to sports the same day after a suspected concussion; follow your clinician’s clearance.
Gout flare-ups
We treat gout flare-ups. Your provider may order blood work, take an X-ray at Steele Creek to look at the joint, choose appropriate pain relief, which may include medicine or an injection, and send a prescription to calm the flare. A hot, red, swollen joint with fever needs urgent assessment for infection rather than assuming it is gout. Learn about gout care.
Warts, skin tags and toenails
- Wart removal: up to 5 warts in one visit
- Skin tag removal: up to 15 skin tags in one visit
- Ingrown or injured toenails: we remove part or all of the nail
- Blood under a nail after an injury: we drain it to relieve the pressure and pain
Hemorrhoid treatment
We treat hemorrhoids at both clinics. Your provider examines you and usually starts with a prescription cream. If you need a procedure, the provider decides which one and when after your exam, depending on your symptoms, the day and the provider. Self-pay is $225 plus the $140 visit. Learn about hemorrhoid treatment.
When to go to the ER instead
- Bleeding that won’t slow down with firm pressure
- Large burns, or burns to the face, hands, feet or groin
- An object stuck in the eye, or a large object stuck deep in the body (leave it in place)
- A bite with heavy bleeding or a deep wound to the face or neck
- Fever with a red, hot, spreading infection and feeling very sick
- Anything you think is life-threatening
Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms. Otherwise seek prompt emergency assessment for these warning signs.
Related services
StitchesSprains and fracturesX-ray (Steele Creek)Urgent care for kidsUrgent care servicesInsurance we accept
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Patient safety resources: American Burn Association burn referral guidance and CDC tick removal guidance.
