An illness or injury seldom happens on your schedule. That’s why Ironwood Family Practice gives you the option of booking a same-day appointment for a variety of acute injuries and illnesses, including colds, flu, sore throats, fevers, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
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Ironwood Family Practice provides personalized healthcare to patients of all ages. Our approach involves educating and empowering our patients to take charge of their health and make informed decisions.
Same-day doctor appointments in Coeur d’Alene
Same-day doctor appointments at Ironwood Family Practice allow people from throughout North Idaho to receive urgent care from family medicine providers. Our team is compassionate, friendly, and dedicated to ensuring the holistic health of you and your family.
When to schedule a same-day appointment
You can schedule a same-day appointment with one of our family medicine doctors if you or your family member has any of these minor yet urgent health conditions:
- Asthma
- Cold or flu symptoms
- Cough
- Diarrhea
- Earache
- Fever
- Mild-to-moderate allergic reactions
- Minor injuries (sprains, strains and fractures)
- Nausea
- Rash
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection
When to schedule a routine appointment
Same-day appointments are only for urgent healthcare needs. If you have any of the conditions or health needs below, please book a routine appointment with the providers at Ironwood Family Practice. Doing so will ensure that our team can provide you with the most appropriate level of care and attention. Our team specializes in preventive care, women’s health care, men’s health care, pediatric and adolescent care, and medical procedures.
You can schedule a routine appointment today for:
- Annual wellness exams
- Chronic conditions
- Diabetes checkups and blood sugar screenings
- Family planning
- GYN exams
- Health education and counseling
- Health screenings such as cholesterol or blood pressure
- Heart disease follow-ups
- Immunizations
- Medication refills
- Menopause management
- Pap smears
- Physical exams
- Pregnancy and prenatal care
- Preventive healthcare
- Sports medicine
- Sports physicals
- Weight management
- Well-child exams
When to go to an Emergency Room
While we can diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries during a same-day appointment, we do not perform emergency treatment at Ironwood Family Practice. Call 911 or go directly to an Emergency Room if you experience any of these health emergencies:
- Chest pain or other heart attack symptoms
- Difficulty breathing
- Head trauma
- Loss of consciousness or confusion
- Poisoning or drug overdoses
- Seizures
- Serious eye or head injuries
- Severe allergic reactions
- Severe burns
- Severe abdominal pain
- Stroke
- Vomiting or coughing blood
How to book a same-day appointment at Ironwood Family Practice
To protect the health of people throughout the Inland Northwest, we schedule an on-call provider every weekday (Monday – Friday). This provider will handle same-day appointments. These appointments are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you need to schedule a same-day primary care appointment at Ironwood Family Practice, call us at 208-667-4557. We will ask you a few questions so we can understand your symptoms. Then, we’ll help you schedule the type of medical appointment that’s right for you.
Why choose Ironwood Family Practice for Same-Day Appointments?
If you have symptoms like ear pain, fevers, or a sore throat, it’s wise to see a doctor in North Idaho that offers same-day appointments. Ironwood Family Practice specializes in providing high-quality, premium care for you and your entire family. We’ll get you in to see a provider the same day as needed. You’ll benefit from:
Efficient and appropriate care. We’ll listen to you, help you understand your symptoms, and get you the same-day care you need if you have a rash, cold or flu symptoms, or other conditions that require you to be seen today.
Care from providers you already trust. You can be seen on the same day by providers who already understand each member of your household. We are passionate about family wellness, and we strive to create an empowering patient experience for all who need our care.
Cheaper co-pays. When you see your family medicine provider for same-day appointments, you will often have a cheaper co-pay than if you go to an Urgent Care center or ER. At Ironwood Family Practice, we accept many leading insurance providers. See the list and get answers to your insurance questions.
All your health information in one place. We’ll record all the results from your same-day appointment in our MyChart patient portal so you can access lab results, medications, and a post-appointment summary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see a family medicine doctor today?
Yes. Ironwood Family Practice offers same-day appointments for acute illnesses and injuries so you can receive treatment quickly. We schedule an on-call provider every weekday (Monday – Friday) who can accommodate same-day appointments on a first-come, first-served basis. To book a same-day appointment, call us at 208-667-4557.
What kind of conditions can be treated at a same-day appointment in Coeur d’Alene?
Ironwood Family Practice in Coeur d’Alene offers same-day appointments for minor illnesses and acute injuries including: asthma, cold and flu symptoms, cough, diarrhea, earache, fever, mild-to-moderate allergic reactions, nausea, rash, sore throat, and urinary tract infections (UTI). We do not offer same-day appointments for preventive health (such as chronic condition management). If you are experiencing signs of a heart attack, stroke or medical emergency, call 911 or proceed to a nearby Emergency Room.
How can I schedule a doctor’s appointment in Coeur d’Alene today?
Call Ironwood Family Practice at 208-667-4557. Our team will listen to your symptoms with compassion, determine whether your symptoms require same-day care, and book your appointment for you so you can see us in a prompt fashion.