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The skilled team at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care can determine precisely what is causing your sore throat. Our physician-founded practice has been in business since 2008—always supplying patients with professional, fast, and friendly treatment—and we’re pleased to operate urgent care centers throughout Connecticut and New York.
In many cases, throat pain is caused by a contagious bacterial infection known as “strep throat.” In addition to a sore throat, which can make it painful to swallow, strep throat can cause the following symptoms:
Because strep throat results from a bacterial infection, it’s often treated using antibiotics. Keep in mind, however, that if your sore throat was caused by a virus or something else (for example, allergies, muscle strain, or an irritant), then antibiotics won’t be effective.
The experienced providers at Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care can recommend a course of treatment based on whether your sore throat is caused by a virus or bacterial infection. But in the meantime, here are some tips for how to help a sore throat at home:
If you’re living with a sore throat, don’t bother waiting for an appointment with your primary care provider. Instead, turn to Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care, where we treat patients 365 days per year during extended hours. We have locations across Connecticut and New York, and you can choose whether to schedule a visit or simply walk in at the time that’s best for you. Or, if you’d rather not leave your house, you can speak to a provider remotely using our 24/7 telemedicine service.
Patient: Somers, NY
We are proudly associated with Yale New Haven Health in Connecticut and New York. We, also, work collaboratively with local providers, including your primary care or specialty doctor, across Connecticut and New York.
Our experienced providers are trained in emergency, family, and internal medicine. In fact, you’ll find many are the same experts who have treated patients in local area hospitals.
Fees vary, though are significantly lower than a visit to the emergency room and generally the same or slightly higher than a visit to your primary care doctor.
If you have insurance, the total charges will be determined based on your insurance provider’s policy regarding urgent care and the level of care you receive during your visit with us. If you have further questions, please contact your insurance company.
For information on the estimated cost of a self-pay visit, please call your local Yale New Haven Health Urgent Care center.
If you have a question regarding billing, please visit our Billing & Insurance page to learn more.
To pay your bill online visit our Pay My Bill page.
Yes, we accept most major insurances. Your co-pay is collected and required at the time of service. Please visit our Accepted Insurance page for more information.
