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STAT MED Urgent Care Expands to Pleasant Hill/Concord

“Studies show as many as 70% of Emergency Room visits are not life-threatening and can be treated in an urgent care setting with appropriately trained physicians” notes Dr. Samaniego, an Emergency Medicine specialist. That is one of the reasons Dr. Samaniego founded STAT MED Urgent Care. Following the success of its first location, opened in 2014 in downtown Lafayette, STAT MED is now expanding its community-focused practice to Pleasant Hill and Concord on the corner of Contra Costa Blvd. and Sunvalley Blvd.

“Our goal has been to provide a more advanced level of immediate care along with the outstanding healthcare experience that patients deserve,” says Dr. Samaniego. That is why STAT MED is staffed only by ER trained professionals, making it uniquely able to handle diverse medical needs: routine care as well as more severe injuries or illnesses, and everything in between. “Overwhelmingly positive and consistent feedback from our patients has confirmed we are meeting that need for immediate care without having to go to a hospital emergency room, which can be traumatic in and of itself ““ regardless of the severity of the injury,” says STAT MED’s Dr. Allan Drabinsky, another of STAT MED’s experienced emergency medicine physicians.  

“I am delighted we can deliver ER-quality care in a calm, comfortable, private environment, where clients can avoid the chaos, crowds, long waits and higher costs of a typical ER visit. STAT MED is staffed with the same quality of physicians and assistants that you’ll find in the ER, and we offer the same medications and diagnostic tools.” As healthcare reform continues its transformation, Dr. Samaniego notes that ERs will only become more crowded and more expensive.   

Though not every healthcare need is an emergency, many patients may still require immediate attention. STAT MED is equipped to deliver a full range of medical care with no appointment or referral required. Online registration is available to expedite your visit, though walk-in wait times are typically minimal. Patients can expect to have one-on-one time with the physician and access to lab tests and X-rays performed on-site, allowing for convenient, well-coordinated care. STAT MED also specializes in sports medicine, providing prompt team physicals and sport injury treatment, as well as travel medicine/immunizations and occupational medicine/work injury requirements.   

Both STAT MED locations are open 7 days a week/365 days a year; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Two locations are available: Downtown Lafayette, two blocks from BART behind the Lafayette Mercantile Building (970 Dewing Ave.) and at the southwest corner of Sunvalley Mall on the border of Pleasant Hill/Concord (901 Sunvalley Blvd.) STAT MED is a participating provider for most insurance plans. Please visit www.statmed.com for detailed information on the services offered.