What to do
Call 911 if you have a medical emergency or go to your nearest emergency room.
Visit one of urgent care offices
For those in San Francisco needing same-day urgent medical care for illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening. Visit one of our two locations:
ZSFG Urgent Care Clinic
Located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital - Building 5
For Adult Urgent Care:
- For ages 18 years and older
- Go to the 1st floor, Unit 1E
For children and teens
- For those under 18 years of age
- Go to the 6th floor, Unit 6M
Tom Waddell Urgent Care
555 Stevenson Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
You can also call your clinic for help
You can also call your clinic for help
Are you a primary care patient? If so, call your clinic first. They may be able to help.
Click here to find your clinic
During regular business hours
Before visiting Adult Urgent Care, call your primary care clinic for advice or to make a same-day appointment. Go to primary care for:
- Managing chronic illnesses
- Referrals for a specialist
- Hospital follow-ups
- Annual physicals
6M Children’s Health Center calls will be transferred to a clinic provider who can help.
When your clinic is closed
Call and your call will be transferred to an after-hours service. An on-call doctor may be available to speak with you.
Special cases
Do you need Emergency or Urgent Care?
Do you need Emergency or Urgent Care?
Sometimes, it’s hard to know. Here are some examples:
Emergency – Get Care Now
- Sudden dizziness or fainting
- Chest pain
- Severe injury or bleeding
- Difficulty seeing, speaking or breathing
Urgent Care – Get Care Today
- Cough or sore throat
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
- Joint and muscle pain
- Infection
- Asthma
Do I need an appointment for Adult Urgent Care?
Do I need an appointment for Adult Urgent Care?
No, an appointment is not needed for Adult Urgent Care. Appointments can be scheduled at your primary care clinic.
Get help
Phone
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital - Learning Center
1001 Potrero Ave.Building 30, 2nd floor
San Francisco, CA 94110
Mon to Fri,
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
To visit:
- drop-in during open hours
or - make an appointment
Tom Waddell Urgent Care
555 StevensonSan Francisco, CA 94105
Mon to Tue,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Wed,
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thu to Sat,
8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Last updated October 31, 2022