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4957 38th Avenue North Suite C St Petersburg

Urgent Care

What is Urgent Care?

Urgent care addresses acute medical concerns that require prompt attention but are not life-threatening emergencies. These are unexpected health issues that arise outside of regular office hours or when you need immediate evaluation and treatment. At DR KAVITA RAO MD, we provide timely urgent care services for a wide range of sudden illnesses and injuries, ensuring you receive the care you need when you need it most.

What Sets Dr. Rao's Urgent Care Apart

Dr. Rao’s approach to urgent care is uniquely valuable because of exceptional continuity. Our practice offers the distinct advantage of having the same physician who treats your urgent concerns also manage your ongoing primary care and, if necessary, your hospital care. This means Dr. Rao already knows your medical history, current medications, allergies, and baseline health status when urgent issues arise. This comprehensive knowledge leads to faster, more accurate diagnoses and treatment decisions. There’s no need to explain your entire medical history to an unfamiliar provider—Dr. Rao already knows you and can provide seamless, coordinated care.

Urgent Care Conditions We Treat:

Infections Requiring Immediate Attention

High fevers, severe UTIs, skin infections, and rapidly worsening symptoms.

Acute Respiratory Issues

Severe cough, difficulty breathing, chest congestion, and respiratory distress.

Minor Injuries

Sprains, strains, minor cuts, bruises, and musculoskeletal pain.

Digestive Problems

Severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, diarrhea, and dehydration.

Allergic Reactions

Non-life-threatening allergic responses, rashes, and hives.

Sudden Pain

Back pain, joint pain, headaches, and other acute pain conditions.

Medication Reactions

Adverse effects from medications requiring immediate evaluation.

Urgent Follow-Up Care

Post-hospitalization concerns or sudden worsening of chronic conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Kavita Rao for Urgent Care

Your urgent care visit with Dr. Rao begins with rapid assessment of your condition to determine the appropriate level of care needed. Because Dr. Rao is familiar with your health history, evaluation is more efficient and accurate. You’ll receive prompt diagnostic testing if needed, immediate treatment, and clear instructions for follow-up care. If your condition requires hospitalization, Dr. Rao provides seamless transition and continues your care in the hospital setting—eliminating gaps in communication and ensuring consistent, coordinated treatment.

Your Doctor, Urgently:

The physician who knows your health history providing urgent care when you need it.

Rapid Response:

Quick assessment and treatment without sacrificing thoroughness or quality.

Seamless Coordination:

Immediate access to your complete medical records and medication history.

Continuity Through Crisis:

One physician managing your care from urgent visit through hospitalization if needed, and back to recovery.

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Now Accepting New Patients

We provide comprehensive primary care for adults ages 18 to 110, focusing on prevention, early diagnosis, and overall wellness.


Our clinic offers routine checkups, annual physicals, preventive screenings, and well-woman exams including Pap smears, breast exams, and skin biopsies when medically necessary. We also accommodate employment physicals, vaccinations, and chronic condition management all under one roof.

We accept most major insurance plans and offer affordable self-pay options for uninsured patients. Our team works closely with each patient and their insurance provider to ensure proper, personalized care without financial stress.

Have questions or need to schedule an appointment?

Call us at 727-525-0900