Fast check-in & check-out
Care that treats you like family
Specializing in immediate care for acute conditions and injuries for men, women, and children across Bakersfield, California.
Our mission
Your time and health, respected
The medical experts at 1st Choice Urgent Care understand that their patient's time is valuable, and they work quickly to address their medical needs. The 1st Choice providers know that a prompt response to lacerations, broken bones, strains, sprains, and sudden, unexpected illness makes all the difference in their patients' health and their ability to live their lives uninterrupted. That's why the team members at 1st Choice Urgent Care treat every patient like family and provide the friendliest, most dedicated care in the area.
Fast check-in & check-out
Immaculate facilities
Experienced providers
San Joaquin Valley Health Group Serving Bakersfield & Kern County
Why 1st Choice
A one-stop shop for non-emergency care
An urgent care center handles the medical concerns that don't require an emergency room, without the wait or the bill.
Board-certified providers
Family and emergency physicians experienced in treating non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
In and out, fast
Streamlined check-in and check-out so you spend less time waiting and more time recovering.
Diagnostics on-site
X-rays, labs, and rapid tests happen in the building, so care isn't split across town.
Two Bakersfield locations
Panama Ln and Coffee Rd, both open every day from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Treated like family
The friendliest, most dedicated care in the area, for every patient who walks in.
Pharmacy included
Prescriptions filled before you leave, keeping recovery simple.
Have a question before you visit?
Our team is happy to help. Call the location nearest you, any day of the week.