Acute & Sick Visits

Acute and sick visits at Lake Med help patients get care for new symptoms, common illnesses, minor concerns, and changes in how they feel, with clear next steps when they need guidance.

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SICK VISITS CAN HELP WITH

Cold, flu, and respiratory symptoms

Sore throat, sinus, or ear concerns

Minor rashes or skin concerns

Urinary symptoms or stomach concerns

New symptoms that need review

WHAT ACUTE CARE INCLUDES

Care when something new comes up.

Acute visits focus on symptoms or concerns that started recently and need attention, guidance, testing, treatment, or follow-up planning.

Cold, flu, and cough symptoms

Sore throat, sinus, or ear concerns

Minor skin, rash, or infection concerns

Stomach, urinary, or general illness symptoms

Guidance on treatment and next steps

MEMBERSHIP CARE OPTION

Need more frequent access to care?

For patients who want affordable access to routine primary care, wellness support, telehealth, and office visits, Lake Med’s Membership Care option may be worth reviewing.

Unlimited office visits included

Telehealth visits included

Annual wellness exam included

No contracts. Cancel anytime.

Useful for patients who want predictable care access

Learn About Membership Care

WHAT TO EXPECT

A focused visit for the concern that brought you in.

The goal of an acute or sick visit is to review the symptoms, identify what may be going on, and help you understand the next step.

Review your symptoms

Your provider may ask when symptoms started, what has changed, what you have tried, and whether anything is getting worse.

Check what matters

Depending on the concern, the visit may include vitals, exam findings, point-of-care testing, medication review, or lab planning.

Leave with next steps

Next steps may include treatment, medication guidance, testing, follow-up, or referral if the concern needs a higher level of care.

ACUTE & SICK VISIT QUESTIONS

Helpful information before you contact Lake Med.

What is an acute visit?

An acute visit focuses on a new or recent symptom, illness, minor injury, or concern that needs evaluation and practical next steps.

Can Lake Med treat every sick visit concern?

Many common concerns can start with primary care, but some symptoms require urgent care, emergency care, imaging, or a specialist depending on severity and clinical need.

What should I bring to a sick visit?

Bring your current medication list, any recent test results, insurance information when applicable, and details about when symptoms started or changed.

When should I seek emergency care instead?

Call 911 or seek emergency care for severe symptoms such as chest pain, trouble breathing, stroke-like symptoms, severe allergic reaction, major injury, or any life-threatening concern.

ACUTE & SICK VISITS

Feeling sick or dealing with a new concern?

Contact Lake Med to ask about availability and the visit type that best fits your symptoms or concern.

Contact Lake Med

For a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency care. Services and treatment recommendations depend on clinical need and availability.