So when is the need for urgent care treatments? It's okay to schedule a visit with your primary care physician if the issue isn't critical and can wait. You should visit the emergency department if something is life-threatening. There is urgent care for everything in between. Here are a few illustrations. Many believe that choosing urgent care entails waiting for your appointment all day. Although we accept walk-ins, there may be a wait, depending on how busy we are that day. You can also make an appointment by phoning our office in advance. In this manner, you can receive the required attention without devoting much time from your day.