Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care - Piscataway
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Monday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Location Summary
At Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care in Piscataway, NJ, we understand that life is unpredictable and health concerns can arise at any time. That's why our conveniently located urgent care center at 1080 Stelton Road in Middlesex County is open 365 days a year to provide you with prompt, high-quality medical care—without the long wait times of an emergency room. Benefits of our centers include:
- Open 365 days a year, including holidays and weekends
- No appointments are necessary, and walk-ins are welcome
- We treat adults and pediatric patients ages 4 months and up
- All centers are accredited by the Urgent Care Association (UCA) Accreditation Program
Our Services
Treatment for Common Illnesses
Our experienced medical team provides diagnosis and treatment for a variety of common illnesses. We offer relief from:
- Cold and Flu Symptoms: Including fever, cough, and body aches.
- Allergies and Sinus Infections: Get help for seasonal allergies and sinus pressure.
- Earaches and Earwax Removal: Addressing ear pain and blockages.
- Sore Throats and Strep Throat: Rapid testing and treatment available.
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Prompt diagnosis and care.
- Stomach and Digestive Issues: Treatment for diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, and stomach aches.
- Respiratory Illnesses: Care for asthma, bronchitis, respiratory infections, and other breathing difficulties.
- And more.
Care for Minor Injuries
From minor accidents to sports-related incidents, our urgent care center is equipped to handle a variety of injuries. We provide:
- Stitches and Wound Care: For cuts and lacerations.
- Sprains, Strains and Broken Bones: On-site X-rays for accurate diagnosis.
- Burn Treatment: For minor burns.
- Bug Bites and Allergic Reactions: Relief from insect bites and skin rashes.
- Sports Injuries: Get back in the game with our expert care.
- Foreign Body Removal: Safe removal of foreign objects.
- And more.
Comprehensive Medical Services
Our urgent care facility offers a range of additional services to meet your health care needs:
Pediatric Urgent Care: Compassionate care for children 4 months and older.
Eye Problems: Treatment for pinkeye, corneal abrasions, and other eye issues.
Physical Exams: Including school, sports, and pre-employment physicals.
Low-Dose X-Rays*: For quick and efficient diagnosis of injuries.
ECG / EKG (Electrocardiogram): To evaluate heart health.
Lab Testing and Rapid Labs: On-site testing for flu, strep, COVID-19, mono, STDs, and urinalysis.
Travel Medicine: Pre-travel consultations and necessary immunizations.
Occupational Health
We provide comprehensive occupational medicine services:
DOT / CDL Physicals: Certified medical examiners on staff.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: For pre-employment, random, and post-accident screening.
* Please note: X-rays are only available when a Physician and/or Radiologic Technologist are on site.
Adult and Pediatric Behavioral Health Urgent Care
Our Clark, Eatontown, Freehold, Lincoln Park, and Neptune locations offer walk-in care and a convenient option for individuals and families to get answers in a safe setting. Some of the most commonly treated conditions include depression, anxiety, panic attacks, stress management, and mood disorders.
The emergency department is the appropriate fit for an individual when behavior is actively erratic/aggressive, suicidal or being violent towards themselves, others, or property. Learn more about our Emergency Care services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Urgent Care is for injuries or illnesses that are not life threatening. Therefore, we recommend going to the Emergency Department with the following conditions:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Loss of consciousness
- Sudden loss of vision or blurred vision
- Acute mental health issues or suicidal feelings
- Change in mental status or stroke symptoms
i.e. Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding what is being said. Sudden loss of balance or loss of coordination.
Traditional urgent care centers have been around for over 40 years, providing quick and affordable walk-in care for life’s minor bumps, bruises, coughs, and colds.
Hackensack Meridian Health is the first in the nation to develop an urgent care with additional services to directly provide immediate care for mental and behavioral health issues and concerns (where there are no immediate safety risks).
Urgent care with Behavioral Health does not replace your regular psychiatrist or mental health professional or when going to the nearest hospital emergency room is necessary.
By combining medical urgent care services with behavioral health expertise, we can provide a thorough evaluation and diagnosis of physical medical conditions and mental health-related issues.
In many cases, symptoms like depression could be related to an underlying or undiagnosed medical condition (like a thyroid condition, hypertension, or chronic illness).
By visiting our office, our clinical team is equipped to identify medical conditions that may impact mental or behavior and understand and treat behavioral health conditions.
We treat infants 4 months old to senior citizens. Learn more about our pediatric emergency services here.
No, you may walk in at any time without an appointment.
We offer a wide range of point-of-care on-site lab testing and can send out any specimen to a medical laboratory when necessary.
- Cultures, swabs, blood draw
- PPD
- Titers
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid influenza A&B testing (results in 15 minutes)
- Rapid mononucleosis screening (results in 15 minutes)
- Rapid strep (results in 5 minutes)
- STD
- Urine pregnancy test
- Urinalysis
Yes, each of our locations have EKG capabilities
Yes, we offer STD testing.
Yes, most of our locations offer DOT physicals, please call ahead to schedule a visit.
Yes. Our doctors regularly provide complete physical exams (routine, for work, sports or school), including blood work.
Yes, you will need to bring a photo ID, co-pay, your e-mail address, and a copy of your insurance card to every visit.
We will instruct you on the proper follow up for your specific injury/illness. After your Urgent Care visit we encourage all patients to follow up with your primary care doctor. However, if your symptoms persist and you are unable to make a timely appointment with a primary care doctor, please revisit our Urgent Care.
- If you are in need of a primary care doctor, click here for a recommended list.
Aetna, Aetna Better Health, Amerihealth, Brighton/Magnacare, Cigna, Clover, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Horizon NJ Health, Multiplan, Qualcare, Self Pay, United Health/Oxford, Wellcare. Please verify with your insurance for participation.
UCA Accred
itation
All Hackensack Meridian Urgent Care and Urgent Care PLUS locations are accredited by the Urgent Care Association (UCA) Accreditation Program, demonstrating our commitment to providing the highest level of quality care to our patients and the communities we serve.