Shore Urgent Care — Local services in Northfield

I’ve had consistently great experiences here, so I’m still giving 5 stars despite my last visit being less than ideal—not terrible, just felt like putting a bandaid on a bullet wound. To be fair, that’s more a reflection of the situation I was handed by two hospitals than a failure of urgent care.

I’m not a typical patient—I’m a complex case with a clotting disorder, insulin-dependent diabetes, chronic dehydration at the cellular level, and more. My primary doctor was on vacation, and I’d already been discharged twice from hospitals while still dealing with tachycardia, edema, high BP, hyperglycemia, and a bad sprain. His covering doctor dropped the ball on calling in meds, leaving me no choice but to turn to urgent care.

Now, I know urgent care isn’t designed to handle cases like mine—the doctor even reminded me of that. But when your blood sugar’s high, your BP’s climbing, your foot’s ballooning, and no one else is stepping up, you go where you can get seen.

In this case, I was sent home with an ankle strap, which unfortunately worsened the edema due to my underlying conditions. I was told to grab Pedialyte, but as any diabetic knows, that's a no-go when you're already hyperglycemic. I had to MacGyver my own electrolyte solution with lemon water and Celtic salt—an Rx electrolyte powder would’ve been more appropriate.

That said, I want to emphasize this: the staff here has been incredible in the past. When I had cellulitis from a dog bite, they called me at home to make sure I came back for a recheck. They literally told me, “If it’s worse, we’re calling the hospital and sending you STAT—we’re not letting you lose your hand.” That’s the kind of care that earns loyalty.

This visit just wasn’t their usual standard—but again, it wasn’t really their fault. Urgent care can only do so much when hospitals and covering doctors fail to provide a care plan. I just wish more doctors understood how chronic conditions like mine cause severe dehydration at a cellular level, triggering crises with blood sugar and blood pressure.

Bottom line: For typical urgent care needs—antibiotics, minor infections, viruses—they’ve been fantastic. This was a one-off where they were stuck trying to manage a complex case they shouldn’t have had to handle in the...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional Care and Service at Shore Urgent Care – Thank You! I brought my mother to Shore Urgent Care in Northfield today after she stepped on a piece of broken glass a few days ago. I was able to remove some of the glass at home, but she continued to feel sharp pain whenever she touched the injured area, so we decided to have it properly looked at.

From the moment we walked in, the experience was excellent. The front desk employee, Rashiba (apologies if I’ve spelled the name incorrectly), was incredibly friendly and welcoming. We even found out that she and my mom share the same birthday—what a heartwarming coincidence!

The nurse, Kaya (apologies if I’ve spelled the name incorrectly), was so gentle and caring. She administered a tetanus shot, and my mom didn’t even feel it—which speaks volumes about her skill and bedside manner.

Then we saw Dr. Carson (again, I apologize if I’m misspelling the name). He was more than excellent—friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely compassionate. He carefully examined the wound, treated it thoroughly, and made sure everything was cleaned up properly. The entire process was quick, smooth, and very professional.

Thank you so much to everyone at Shore Urgent Care for making a stressful situation feel manageable. Your kindness, efficiency, and expert care truly made a difference. We are...

Receptionist on this busy morning were incredibly professional and kind to everybody I witnessed them interact with. When I was called to the examination room I was greeted and asked about my situation with professionalism. When the doctor arrived, he was being followed by what I believe was a nurse practitioner in training. Very friendly and professional. Ordered an X-ray that was processed in a quick manner. The only reason I didn’t give a five is because once I asked the doctor for either a shot or a couple days (less than five) of Tylenol 3 until my orthopedic appointment, the mood soured. Maybe I am alone on this thought, but I believe that if you are seeking relief from pain, that makes you a potential addict in this day! In all fairness to the doctor that I visited today, he was incredibly busy. I hope in the next couple weeks, to have an open discussion with the doctor I visited today in order to talk about the pain level I have tolerated over the last year while my insurance company has denied MRI after MRI despite my $9000 out of pocket annual insurance policy. The limitations I have with NSAIDs and who controls medicine in the year 2023-24. I don’t wish to do this as a patient, I wish to have this conversation to understand and or challenge the future of...