Same-day care

You will need a video-enabled device to attend your virtual care visit. When it’s time to start your visit, we’ll either call you directly or send you a text message with a link to join.

Some health insurance plans charge a copay and share of cost for virtual visits, similar to in-person visits. Check with your health plan for details specific to your coverage.

Sharp accepts most insurance plans. Find out if your plan is accepted.

We offer virtual care visits for both new and existing Sharp patients. Please choose the option that best fits your needs when setting up your visit.

At this time, only patients age 18 and older can schedule a virtual care visit through sharp.com. Pediatric patients can schedule same-day visits through the Sharp app. If your child needs immediate care, please go to one of our urgent care centers.

In most cases, calling your doctor's office is your best first step when you have cold symptoms, a question about a chronic health problem or you're just not sure where to go.

Urgent care can be an option for:

• Colds, cough or flu

• Eye, ear or skin infections

• Fractures

• Minor burns

• Minor cuts, bruises and abrasions

• Respiratory infections

• Strains and sprains

• Urinary tract infections

Not sure if you need to visit urgent care? If you are a Sharp Rees-Stealy patient, you can access Sharp Nurse Connection® after-hours or call us at 858-499-2600 during business hours. A nurse will help you determine if you should visit urgent care.

If you are having a medical emergency, don’t delay your care. Call 911 or go to the nearest Sharp emergency room.

Our urgent care wait times vary, and can change frequently. Wait times are refreshed every eight minutes and may fluctuate depending on patient volume and care needs.