Health Care that Fits Your Lifestyle

Patient First® puts the patient first with convenient locations, convenient hours and non-appointment care for all services.

  • 8am - 10pm, 365 Days a Year
  • Walk-in, No Appointment Necessary
  • Urgent Care for Routine Injuries and Illnesses
  • Staffed by Physicians
  • On-Site X-rays, Lab Tests and Prescription Drugs
  • Primary Care Physicians for most Health Plans
  • Occupational Health Services
  • Most Insurance Accepted
 
 

Announcements

Fast Track Flu Shots available now

You can now get a flu shot with little or no wait anytime at any Patient First medical center.

  • 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day – walk in anytime.
  • Protect yourself against four flu strains with our quadrivalent flu shots.
  • If your insurance covers flu shots at Patient First, pay only the copay (which is often $0) or $35, whichever is less.
  • Self-pay flu shot cost is $35.
  • Fast Track Flu shots are for patients who are not allergic to eggs, who do not wish to see a physician, and who are at least 4 years old.

Zika: The Basics of the Virus and How to Protect Against It

Zika outbreaks are currently happening in many countries and territories. While the mid-Atlantic is not currently experiencing any locally-acquired mosquito-borne cases, all of Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey are in the native range of mosquitoes that carry the Zika virus. Additionally, Zika may be spread through any sexual contact with an infected person even if the person does not have symptoms at the time. Zika can also be spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus. It is important to take precautions to prevent mosquito bites and be aware of the risk of transmission through sexual and in utero contact.

To learn more information about Zika, including who’s most affected and why, symptoms and treatment, and how to protect against Zika, click here to read the CDC’s fact sheet.
Health Matters – Sun and Heat-Related Problems
The Health Matters brochures help keep you informed about seasonal health topics. The Health Matters – Sun and Heat-Related Problems brochure provides information about the dangers of excessive sun exposure and gives tips to help you identify a melanoma. It also discusses excessive heat exposure, including information on heat cramps and heat exhaustion. You can pick up a copy of the brochure at each of our medical centers. It can also be viewed by clicking here.

Recent Posts

  • Six Ways to Soothe a Sore Throat 
    It is a familiar feeling that gets in the way of a busy day. You suddenly notice that your throat feels scratchy and hurts when you swallow. Here are six ways to soothe your next sore throat.
  • 8 Easy Ways to Add Extra Steps to Your Day 
    Walking more is one of the simplest items of health advice there is. Many fitness apps discuss a goal of taking 10,000 steps in a day, which is roughly equivalent to the Surgeon General’s recommendation to reduce your risk for major diseases. There are plenty of easy ways to boost your step count with a few changes in habit.
  • Seven Tips to Encourage Your Kids to Wash Their Hands 
    Getting kids to remember to wash their hands may sometimes be a difficult task. With children returning to school, they are exposed to many kinds of germs that they can bring into your house. Teaching kids to wash their hands after they use the restroom, before they eat, and when they come home from school will help your child remain healthy and happy.
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Patient First now Participating with AmeriHealth Caritas in Pennsylvania!

Effective immediately, Patient First is now participating with AmeriHealth Caritas in Pennsylvania.

A full list of the Pennsylvania insurance plans in which we participate can be found here.

Information about Department of Transportation (DOT) Physical Examinations

Patient First has provided Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals examinations for many years. To comply with federal regulations in effect as of May 21, 2014, we have designated specific Patient First examiners to perform DOT physical exams. All Patient First designated examiners are now Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) certified, have received extra training on DOT policies and procedures, and are exceptionally well qualified to ensure that client employees meet the requirements of Federal DOT regulations. And for your convenience, Patient First FMCSA certified providers are available to examine drivers on a walk-in, non-appointment basis.

FMCSA Certified Medical Examiner Schedules

It is important to check in advance to confirm that a certified medical examiner is available before sending a driver for an examination. Patient First FMCSA certified medical examiners are scheduled to work at some, but not all, centers each month. Last minute schedule revisions, due to illness or other reasons, are possible. To avoid inconveniencing your employee, please click on the link below for centers that have certified medical examiners on duty during the current month. If you send an employee to a center at a time when a designated DOT examiner is not on duty, the employee will be shown the schedule and asked to return when a DOT examiner is on duty, or will be directed to another center where a qualified DOT examiner is available.

DOT Certified Medical Examiners' Schedules


New Center Openings

Patient First has opened its 67th center in Devon, PA Patient First announces the opening of a center in Devon, PA on August 11, 2016.

Patient First has opened its 66th center in Beltsville, MD Patient First announces the opening of a center in Beltsville, MD on June 30, 2016.

Patient First has opened its 65th center in Fairfax, VA Patient First announces the opening of a center in Fairfax, VA on May 26, 2016.

Patient First has opened its 64th center in Abington, PA Patient First announces the opening of a center in Abington, PA on April 28, 2016.

Patient First has opened its 63rd center in Annapolis, MD Patient First announces the opening of a center in Annapolis, MD on April 07, 2016.