See a doctor today — a $150 walk-in visit in Bellingham.
Feeling sick and don't want to spend your afternoon in a crowded waiting room? A walk-in visit at Mt. Baker Medical is a single same-day appointment with a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician — for colds, sore throats, infections, minor injuries, and the everyday things that come up. One flat fee: $150, cash-pay, all-in. No membership required.
SAME-DAY CARE · BELLINGHAM, WA
See a doctor today — a $150 walk-in visit in Bellingham.
Feeling sick and don't want to spend your afternoon in a crowded waiting room? A walk-in visit at Mt. Baker Medical is a single same-day appointment with a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician — for colds, sore throats, infections, minor injuries, and the everyday things that come up. One flat fee: $150, cash-pay, all-in. No membership required.
What a walk-in visit is — and who it's for.
A walk-in visit is exactly what it sounds like: a one-time, same-day appointment for something that came up and can't wait for next week. You don't need to be a member, and you don't need to commit to anything ongoing. You come in, you're seen by a physician, and you leave with a plan — often a prescription, a test result, and clear next steps.
It's built for the moments most people know well. The sore throat that showed up overnight. The UTI you'd rather not sit on. The sinus infection that won't quit. The kid's ear that's been bothering them. The minor injury from the trail. The cold that might be something more. A walk-in visit is a good fit when you want to be seen quickly by an actual doctor, without joining anything and without the runaround.
If what you're dealing with is ongoing or complex — a chronic condition, something that needs longitudinal follow-up — that's what concierge primary care is for, and we'll point you there. And if it's a true emergency, see below: that belongs in the ER.
What we treat.
A walk-in visit covers the common acute illnesses and minor injuries a physician can diagnose and treat in a single appointment. The most frequent reasons people come in:
- Colds, flu, and COVID (symptoms, testing, and treatment)
- Sore throat and strep (including in-office strep testing)
- Sinus infections
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Ear infections
- Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
- Seasonal allergy flares
- Minor skin issues (rashes, minor infections, simple wound care)
- Minor sprains and strains
- Other everyday acute concerns (when you're not sure what it is and want a physician to take a look)
We'll also tell you plainly when something is outside what a single same-day visit can handle. Some things need imaging we don't do on-site, a specialist, or ongoing management rather than a one-time visit — and a few things belong in the emergency room (see the next section). If you need more than we can do here, we'll say so and point you in the right direction rather than stretch a walk-in visit past what it's meant for.
How it works.
Getting seen
Walk in during open hours, or book a same-day appointment so we're expecting you — whichever is easier. Booking ahead usually means less waiting.
One flat fee
A walk-in visit is $150, cash-pay, all-in. That's the visit itself and the physician's time, with no surprise add-ons for the appointment. (Some prescriptions or outside services you choose to fill carry their own separate costs, the way they always do.) This is cash-pay care: we don't bill insurance, and we don't run anything through a coverage process. The price you see is the price.
If you decide to join
If a walk-in visit makes you want the ongoing relationship — a doctor who knows your history and actually has time — we'll credit your $150 toward your first month if you join concierge primary care within 30 days. No pressure either way. The walk-in visit stands on its own; the credit is simply there if you want it.
Why see a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician.
Most walk-in and same-day care in town is delivered by nurse practitioners or physician assistants. A walk-in visit at Mt. Baker Medical is with Dr. James Scribner, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician (ABEM; FACEP). That background is a genuine fit for same-day acute care.
Emergency medicine is, by training, the work of sorting out what's wrong quickly and safely — recognizing the common things for what they are, and knowing the difference between what can be handled in a single visit and what needs more. After nearly two decades in medicine, much of it in the emergency department, Dr. Scribner has seen the full range of what walks through the door, which is exactly the judgment you want when you're not sure how serious something is.
It also means you get a physician's time, unhurried. A walk-in visit here isn't a five-minute pass-through. You're seen by a doctor who listens, explains what's going on in plain terms, and sends you out with a plan you understand — not just a prescription and the door.
Common questions about walk-in visits.
How much does a walk-in visit cost?
A walk-in visit is $150, cash-pay, all-in — that covers the same-day appointment and the physician's time. This is cash-pay care: we don't bill insurance, and there's no coverage process to wait on. The price you see is the price. (Any prescriptions or outside services you choose to fill carry their own separate costs.)
Do I need to be a member or have an appointment?
No. A walk-in visit is a one-time appointment with no membership required. You can walk in during open hours or book a same-day appointment ahead of time — booking usually means less waiting. If you later decide you'd like an ongoing relationship, we'll credit your $150 toward your first month if you join concierge primary care within 30 days.
What can a walk-in visit treat?
Common acute illnesses and minor injuries that a physician can handle in a single visit — colds, flu, and COVID; sore throat and strep; sinus infections; UTIs; ear infections; pink eye; seasonal allergy flares; minor skin issues and simple wound care; and minor sprains and strains, among others. If something needs imaging, a specialist, or ongoing management, we'll tell you and point you in the right direction.
Is this emergency care?
No. A walk-in visit is for minor, non-urgent illness and injury, and is not a substitute for emergency care. If you are having a medical emergency — chest pain, stroke symptoms, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, or major trauma — call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Who will I see at my walk-in visit?
Dr. James Scribner, a board-certified Emergency Medicine physician (ABEM; FACEP). Most same-day care in the area is delivered by nurse practitioners or physician assistants; here, you're seen by a physician whose training is built around sorting out acute illness and injury quickly and safely.
Need to be seen today?
Walk in during open hours, or book a same-day appointment so we're expecting you. One flat fee — $150, cash-pay — to see a physician today.