Primary Care & Urgent Care, when you need it.
Same-day medical care across 10 clinic locations. No appointment needed for urgent care — just walk in.
Walk-Ins Welcome
No appointment needed
Free Transportation
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Why Choose Us
Trusted care for over 30 years
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Years Serving NC & SC
Founded October 1994
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Clinic Locations
Charlotte, Monroe, Rock Hill & more
Free
Patient Transportation
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Our Services
Comprehensive care, all in one place
From aches and pains to yearly checkups — your one-stop shop for feeling better.
Your Community Clinic
Everything we do is guided by you
Everything we do is guided by our fundamental belief that the patient is the most important person at First Care Medical Clinic. We are a longstanding, independent primary care practice that has been operating for more than thirty years since our founding in October 1994.
We are honored to serve patients and their families, generation after generation, across North Carolina and South Carolina.
Our Integrated Care Model
One medical home for your whole health
We believe comprehensive, coordinated care leads to a better experience and better outcomes. By centralizing physical and behavioral health under one roof, patients get nearly all of their needs met in one place — a true medical home.
Physical Health
- Annual wellness exams
- Acute & sick visits
- Vaccinations & immunotherapy
- EKGs & remote monitoring
- Ultrasounds & imaging
- In-house laboratory
- Home sleep testing
- Chronic care management
Your Medical Home
Coordinated care for the whole person — physical + behavioral, together.
Behavioral Health
- Behavioral health assessments
- Behavioral Health Care Managers
- Consulting Psychiatrists
- Collaborative Care Model (CoCM)
Launched in 2025 under Dr. Okwara’s leadership, our Collaborative Care Model brings behavioral health specialists into your primary care team.
Patient Reviews
Hear from our patients
“This Medical Center location is by far the best in Charlotte. I love the diversity of the staff as well as the bilingual services offered to support all ethnic groups in the community.”
— Serena Craig
“Overall pleasant experience. Dr. B. Okwara really listens to you and answers your questions with sound answers and realistic advice. It's like someone giving you a big hug and saying "OK, here are your options…"”
— Trinity Medcaf
“The nurse was absolutely amazing and the Doctor as well. If you have children, the nurse took very good care of my son.”
— John Miller
“Love my doctors — they listen to me and have helped me with more than I ever thought I could get help with. All the staff from front desk to nurses are very nice.”
— Kayla Brown
Where to Find Us
Convenient locations near you
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
No, appointments are not required for urgent care visits at our clinics. Walk-ins are always welcome. However, if you prefer to minimize your wait time, you can book a slot online.
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. For patients without insurance, we offer transparent and affordable self-pay rates.
Urgent Care is for non-life-threatening conditions that require same-day attention (like minor cuts, flu, or sprains). The Emergency Room is for life-threatening situations. Choosing urgent care for minor issues is significantly faster and more affordable than an ER visit.
Yes! This is what makes us unique. You can visit us for a sudden injury today and return next month for your annual physical or diabetes management. We keep all your medical records in one place for better continuity of care.
Yes, both our Nations Ford and The Plaza locations offer COVID-19 testing with rapid results available.
Ready to feel better?
Walk in or book online. Same-day care at any of our 10 locations.