Patient Guide
Same-Day Sick Visits in Lower Manhattan
Feeling unwell and need to be seen today? How Umbrella Health handles acute visits for busy New Yorkers — without the ER wait.
Umbrella Health · 4 min read · April 22, 2026
When you wake up with a fever, persistent cough, or sudden symptoms, the last thing you want is a week-long wait for an appointment — or hours in an emergency room for something your primary care doctor could handle.
Same-day sick visits are designed for acute concerns: cold and flu, sore throat, urinary symptoms, minor infections, rashes, and flare-ups of known conditions. If you're unsure whether your issue is urgent, call the office — our team can help you decide.
Our Lower Manhattan clinic at 32 West 14th Street is accessible from Union Square, SoHo, Chelsea, and the West Village.
Many appointments include on-site testing when needed — strep, flu, COVID, urinalysis, and basic labs — so you leave with a diagnosis and treatment plan, not another appointment to schedule.
For established patients, telehealth across New York State is available for select follow-ups and acute concerns when an in-person visit isn't necessary.