AFC Urgent Care
Ballantyne, NC

The Right Care, Right Now

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Cough, Cold & Flu
Allergies
On-site Labs
UTI & STDs Testing
Physicals
& More
Pre-Register Call (704) 337-0221

Clinic Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Walk-ins Welcome

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AFC BY THE NUMBERS

40+ Years Of Providing Quality Healthcare
4M+ Patients Treated by AFC in 2025
400+ Nationwide Clinic Locations
29+ Growing Across States Nationwide

Getting Care Is Simple

1. Book or Walk In
Schedule online or just show up—no appointment needed.
2. Check In & Get Seen
Quick registration and a short wait before seeing a provider.
3. Get Treated
Receive care, testing, and a treatment plan, all in one visit.

our services

Urgent Care & Walk-In Care

At AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne, getting care is simple. You can walk in or Pre-Register to see a licensed provider, no referral needed. We’re open evenings and weekends, and our experienced team treats patients ages six months and up.

We help with a wide range of urgent care needs, including:

Cold & flu
Seasonal allergies & allergic reactions
UTI care & STD/STI testing
Sprains & strains
Cuts & burns

These are just some of the most common reasons patients visit us for urgent care.

Occupational Health

At AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne, we provide comprehensive occupational health services to support local businesses and their employees. Our clinic offers convenient, walk-in care for required workplace exams and testing, helping employers maintain compliance while minimizing downtime.

DOT physicals

Pre-employment physicals

Workers' compensation injury care

Drug & alcohol testing

On-Site Lab

At AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne, our on-site lab services provide fast, reliable testing so you can get answers without delay. We offer a range of rapid tests for common illnesses, along with comprehensive send-out lab options to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning all in one convenient location.

Rapid Testing: COVID-19, flu, strep, mono, urinalysis, glucose

Send-Out Labs: STD panels, blood chemistry, CBC, liver/kidney function, lipids, A1C, cultures

STD/STI Testing & Sexual Health

At AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne, we offer confidential STD/STI testing and sexual health services in a comfortable, judgment-free setting. Whether you have symptoms, need routine screening, or want peace of mind after possible exposure, our licensed providers are here to help.

We can help with:

STD/STI testing and screening
UTI evaluation and care
Treatment options (when appropriate)
Guidance on next steps and follow-up care

You can walk in or Pre-Register, no referral needed.

Getting Care Is Simple

Urgent Care vs. ER: What's Right for You?

URGENT CARE
EMERGENCY ROOM
pricing
AFFORDABLE SERVICES
Urgent care clinics offer patients convenient and cost-effective services and care to meet their healthcare needs.
MORE EXPENSIVE
How much does an urgent care visit cost, anyway? ER bills are incredibly expensive, easily eclipsing most urgent care bills.
ACCESSIBLE
EASILY ACCESSIBLE
If an injury occurs that requires urgent care, our walk-in clinics are there for you with no appointment necessary.
LONGER WAIT TIMES
In an emergency room, the average wait time is 1-2 hours, whereas urgent care wait times are generally much lower.
CONVENIENT
CONVENIENT WALK-IN CARE
A majority of our patients require walk-in care and can usually return home faster compared to other medical care options.
CAN BE EXHAUSTING
The emergency room is not only intimidating, but they are extremely time consuming, leaving you exhausted.

Ballantyne Urgent Care and Walk-In Clinic

AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne is near you, conveniently located just off of Ardrey Kell Road in Mecklenburg County. It is also super convenient to students, families and employees of nearby Elon Park Elementary school, literally across the street and just a 6-minute walk. Our Urgent Care provides walk-in convenience, 7 days a week with no appointment required.

Open 7 Days A Week:

Monday - Friday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Most major insurance accepted

Please contact your insurance company to verify your coverage.

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A Great Solution for Your Non-Emergency Medical Needs

Our team is comprised of experienced healthcare professionals that are committed to making sure that you receive the treatment you deserve. Rather than waiting hours to simply be rushed through treatment for a broken bone or sickness, we take the time to hear out your concerns and provide you with the treatment that we feel is the most appropriate solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne should be your choice in healthcare

    Across the country, AFC is growing. In fact, we’ve been ranked by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. We’re proud to serve more than three million patients each year, and with over 300 clinics throughout the United States, we can offer accessible care close to home. With no appointments, short wait times, and in-network providers available with extended hours, it’s no wonder more patients turn to AFC.

  • What To Expect During Your Visit at AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne

    At AFC you can expect health care in a warm and caring environment with minimal wait-times. Our teams work to ensure your health and safety is paramount during COVID-19.

  • What To Bring With You To Your Appointment

    Be sure to bring your photo ID, insurance card if required for billing and any medical history you might provide.

  • Where is AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne located?

    Our clinic is conveniently located in Charlotte, NC, close to major roads and neighborhoods. We proudly serve families across North Carolina with accessible, immediate healthcare.

AFC in Charlotte NC

Urgent Care Ballantyne NC – Mecklenburg County – Charlotte NC

AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne is near you, conveniently located just off of Ardrey Kell Road in Mecklenburg County.  It is also super convenient to students, families and employees of nearby Elon Park Elementary school, literally across the street and just a 6-minute walk. Our Urgent Care provides walk-in convenience, 7 days a week with no appointment required.

Why choose AFC Urgent Care in Ballantyne?

Fast and Convenient

We do not put our patients through long waits, which you may have experienced in an emergency room or at your primary care physician’s office. We have streamlined our process to make your visit quick and efficient, 7 days a week. If you feel under the weather, simply walk in and we will do our best to take care of you in a timely manner.

Cost-Effective

There are too many stories about people paying huge amounts of money for emergency room visits that could have been taken care of for a fraction of the cost. To give you an idea of the cost difference, basic urgent care visits average at roughly $100, while the average cost of an emergency room visit comes to about $1,300. Many injuries and illnesses can be treated at our walk-in clinics such as sprains, the common cold and flu, fevers, coughing, and other similar conditions. If you are facing something more serious such as a loss of consciousness, a heart attack, or uncontrollable bleeding, an emergency room is the right choice.

Quality Care

Our staff is made up of certified medical professionals and we always have an experienced doctor on-site. Our team is prepared to treat your injury or illness with high-quality care. It is our goal to make sure our patients leave with the care and resources necessary to fully recover. If we find that your condition will require further treatment or care, we will refer you accordingly.

If you need our walk-in clinic services, contact us today!

Urgent Care 28277 zip code

We are conveniently located in the 28277 zip code, serving the communities of Ballantyne, Ballantyne West, Provincetowne, Providence Crossing, Piper Glen Estates, and Raintree.

In recent years, people from across the country have flocked to Charlotte, North Carolina, making it the third fastest-growing U.S. City. Many of these new residents have settled in Ballantyne, a suburb in South Charlotte. Ballantyne is a quickly growing area, with beautiful housing developments, fine dining, and upscale shopping complexes. Established in 1995, this once small neighborhood has rapidly evolved over the past couple of decades into a bustling suburb. If you are a person that enjoys high-end amenities, Ballantyne might be the place for you to settle down.

Ballantyne won’t be getting smaller anytime soon either. There are recent development plans called Ballantyne ReImagined, which includes a plan to create more businesses, restaurants, parks, attractions, and housing over the next ten years. As the population grows, there is an increased need for cost-effective professional quality healthcare options. Having more options gives patients an alternative to expensive emergency rooms. Local hospital systems will often lock you into their network of medical specialists without giving you a choice. AFC Urgent Care Ballantyne is conveniently located at 16704 Hawfield Way Drive and provides unbiased healthcare, unaffiliated with a hospital system.

Thriving areas like Ballantyne, need healthy residents to fill them. Whether you live in Ballantyne or are visiting, you will want to stay healthy so that you can enjoy all that the area has to offer. If you are shopping or visiting a new attraction, the last thing you need is to be bothered by an unexpected illness. AFC Urgent Care in Ballantyne is prepared to help you with a wide variety of injuries or illnesses, should they occur.

To help prevent illness and injury, here are a few basic healthy habits to keep in mind:

  • Stay hydrated
  • Eat nutritious meals
  • Get enough exercise
  • Get enough sleep
  • Spend time outside
  • Improve your balance and posture

Even if you follow these steps perfectly, we all still get sick or hurt sometimes. AFC Urgent Care of Ballantyne is across the street from Elon Park, so if you do happen to sprain your ankle while playing soccer or softball, our walk-in clinic is open 7 days a week and no appointment is necessary. Visit us, and we will get you back to being healthy as soon as possible.

Sources:

  1. https://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/north-carolina/charlotte
  2. https://www.charlottesgotalot.com/neighborhoods/ballantyne
  3. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/ss/twelve-habits-super-healthy-people
  4. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/11-simple-health-habits-worth-adopting-into-your-life/
  5. https://www.solvhealth.com/faq/urgent-care-center-vs-emergency-room
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