Primary Care

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Primary Care services offered in Cicero and Chicago, IL

Scheduling routine primary care visits helps ensure optimal health and well-being, reducing your risk of illness and disease complications. At Cermak Immediate Care in Cicero and the neighborhood of Marshall Square in Chicago, Illinois, their team provides superior primary care services to patients of all ages. Schedule a primary care or urgent care visit by calling the office, using the online booking feature, or simply walking in today.
Primary Care

What is primary care?

Primary care services at Cermak Immediate Care consist of evaluations, diagnostic testing, and general healthcare services for babies, children, teenagers, and adults. The practice provides convenient same-day, next-day, and walk-in appointments to meet the immediate medical needs caused by minor injuries, illnesses, or chronic diseases.

Which conditions does primary care treat?

The Cermak Immediate Care primary care experts diagnose and treat the following health concerns and more:

  • Minor burns
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginitis
  • Work injuries
  • Strains and sprains
  • Abscesses
  • Cough
  • Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Colds and flu
  • Strep throat (sore throat)
  • Ear infections
  • Lacerations
  • Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
  • Headaches and migraines
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • High blood pressure (hypertension)
  • High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia)
  • Allergies
  • Arthritis
  • Thyroid diseases

Contact Cermak Immediate Care if you develop pain or other alarming symptoms or have questions or concerns about your well-being.

Which primary care services are available?

The primary care services at Cermak Immediate Care include:

  • Women’s healthcare
  • Men’s healthcare
  • Well-child exams
  • Department of Transportation (DOT) physicals
  • Annual physicals
  • Work and pre-employment physicals
  • School and sports physicals
  • Urgent care, including pediatric urgent care
  • High blood pressure treatment
  • Chronic disease management
  • Sutures and other aspects of wound care
  • STD testing
  • On-site labs
  • Birth control
  • Abscess drainage
  • UTI treatment
  • Medication management
  • Flu, COVID-19, and strep testing
  • Vaccinations
  • Specialist referrals

If you need treatment from another specialist or hospital services, the Cermak Immediate Care team offers referrals to ensure that you receive the most appropriate care based on your condition and its severity.

What happens during primary care appointments?

Primary care visits at Cermak Immediate Care include a medical history review, vital signs check, weigh-in, and physical exam. Your provider evaluates your ears, eyes, throat, heartbeat, breathing, reflexes, and other areas to evaluate overall health and screen for potential concerns.

Pelvic exams, Pap testing, and breast exams are available to women, and prostate exams to men.

The Cermak Immediate Care experts may use on-site lab testing, imaging, heart function tests, lung function testing, or other diagnostic tests to rule out or detect possible health problems.

Cermak Immediate Care provides personalized treatment plans that can include healthy lifestyle changes, medication management, injury care, or combinations of treatments. They can also complete required paperwork for sports, work, school, and DOT physicals.

Schedule a primary care appointment at Cermak Immediate Care once a year for routine checkups and any time you feel sick, need help managing a disease, become injured, or have questions about your well-being.

Book primary care appointments at Cermak Immediate Care by calling the office, using the online booking feature, or simply walking into the office today.

Insurance & Self-Pay Options

We accept most major insurance plans. Self-pay pricing is also available — no hidden fees.

Don't wait — feel better today.

Walk in anytime or book online to save your spot. Two locations, open 7 days a week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What conditions does Cermak Immediate Care treat? minus plus

We treat non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries including flu, COVID-19, strep throat, ear infections, UTIs, sore throat, lacerations, sprains and strains, minor burns, work injuries, and rashes. We also offer primary care, STD testing, physicals, women's health, and management of chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, and high blood pressure.

How long is the wait at an urgent care clinic in Cicero or Chicago? minus plus

Most patients are seen within 15–30 minutes of arrival, though wait times vary by location, time of day, and visit complexity. To minimize your wait, book your visit online in advance or call the location nearest you before walking in.

What insurance does Cermak Immediate Care accept? minus plus

Cermak Immediate Care accepts most major insurance plans, including PPO, HMO, and Medicare. We also offer transparent self-pay pricing with no hidden fees for uninsured or out-of-network patients. Call either location to verify your specific plan, or view our insurance and self-pay pricing page.

Do you accept walk-ins at Cermak Immediate Care? minus plus

Yes. Walk-ins are welcome at both Cermak Immediate Care locations — Cicero and Chicago, Illinois — seven days a week. The Cicero clinic is open 7 AM to 12 AM, and the Chicago clinic is open 8 AM to 9 PM. No appointment is required, though you can book online or call ahead to reduce your wait time.