7 days
Open weekly
Every day, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Walk in anytime.
Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
Fast, Friendly, and Dedicated Urgent Care
In and out quickly, treated like family. Two Bakersfield locations open every day with X-rays, labs, and a pharmacy under one roof.
Imaging
On-site X-rays
2 sites
Locations
Panama Ln & Coffee Rd, both in Bakersfield, CA.
Bedside manner
Friendly, dedicated care
3-in-1
All on-site
X-rays, labs & pharmacy, without a second stop.
Facilities
Immaculate & calm
We treat every patient like family and provide the friendliest, most dedicated care in the area, so a prompt response keeps your life uninterrupted.
Why 1st Choice
Prompt care that keeps your life uninterrupted
A prompt response to lacerations, broken bones, strains, sprains, and sudden illness makes all the difference. We treat every patient like family, with the friendliest, most dedicated care in the area.
Fast check-in & check-out
Immaculate facilities
Experienced providers
What we treat
Everything under one roof.
Diagnostics, treatment, and prescriptions handled on-site, so you are never sent across town in the middle of a visit.
Labs
On-Site Labs & Rapid Tests
Imaging
On-Site X-Rays
Pharmacy
On-Site Pharmacy
Hydration
IV Fluids & Hydration
Wound Care
Wound Care & Sutures
Screening
STD & TB Testing
Ultrasound is available exclusively at our Panama Ln location. See the full list of services on our services page.
Two convenient locations
Right here in Bakersfield
Two clinics across Kern County, both open every day with X-rays, labs, and a pharmacy on-site.
See both locations
Panama Ln
Coffee Rd
Main Location
Panama Ln
Ultrasound available
Bakersfield
Coffee Rd
Coverage
Insurance & payments
We work with most major plans and keep billing simple, so care is one less thing to worry about.
Accepted insurance
All PPOs
Kern Family
Dignity Health
Medicare
Medicaid
Payment methods
Credit Card
Cash
Not sure if your plan is covered? Call ahead and our team will confirm before your visit.
Answers about 1st Choice.
Do I need an appointment?
No. We are a walk-in urgent care, so you can come in any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Calling ahead helps us prepare, but it is never required.
What are your hours?
Both locations are open every day of the week, Monday through Sunday, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, including holidays.
Do you have X-rays and lab tests on-site?
Yes. Digital X-rays, rapid tests (COVID, flu, urine), and an on-site pharmacy are all under one roof, so most visits are handled in a single stop. Ultrasound is available at our Panama Ln location.
Which insurance do you accept?
We accept all PPOs, Kern Family, Dignity Health, Medicare, and Medicaid. We also take cash and credit card. Not sure about your plan? Call ahead and our team will confirm.
What can you treat?
Lacerations, broken bones, strains and sprains, minor injuries, sudden illness, back pain, abscess drainage, EKG, school physicals, and more. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
Where are you located?
We have two Bakersfield locations: 6324 Panama Ln (93313) and 4420 Coffee Rd Ste A (93308). See the locations page for directions.
Feeling unwell? Don't wait it out.
Walk in any day between 8am and 9pm, or call ahead and we'll be ready when you arrive.