Walk-In Clinic Convenience in the Gatlinburg Area

Most urgent care visits are under an hour.

Gatlinburg is considered to be the “Gateway to the Smokies” and is home to numerous shops, attractions, hotels and venues that provide fun for the whole family. Whether you are vacationing, visiting, or live in the Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, or Sevierville area, the last thing you want to interrupt your day is an accident or illness. Our doctors and physicians at AFC Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinic are here for you when you need relief while away from home, or if your regular doctor isn’t available. We’re a short drive from all the surrounding areas of the Great Smoky Mountains, and conveniently located near several pharmacies.

Gatlinburg, TN is located at the entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park which is the most visited national park in the country and one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Here at AFC Urgent Care in Sevierville, TN, we know that visitors are coming from all over the world to play in the 520,000 acre forest. The year-round programs conducted by forest rangers, make this an ideal destination for a healthy and exciting experience.

Hiking is a fun and healthy activity that is open to virtually anyone. To make sure your vacation goes smoothly, it is important to plan ahead before you leave home. Make sure you are prepared with the right equipment for whatever outdoor adventure you are planning. Even with proper planning and preparation, accidents can still happen. AFC Urgent Care in Sevierville, TN is just a few miles from Gatlinburg and we are available to treat sprains, bites, heat exhaustion, dehydration, and many other injuries that may occur while hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities.

Even if you aren’t planning on playing in the woods, bring your walking shoes. If you are planning on visiting the downtown area of Gatlinburg, there are many shops, restaurants, museums, shows, and an outstanding aquarium that you will be walking to. For those winter thrill seekers, Gatlinburg also has snow skiing, snowboarding and ice skating. These sports are thrilling activities and great workouts that make winter truly fun for the whole family. Just remember that these are serious sports that need preparation, safety measures, and skills. Unfortunately, the speed and unpredictability of these sports can cause injuries, even for young children. Broken bones and sprains are very common with winter sports. However, these aren’t the only injuries that can occur. Remember to dress properly and wear eye protection. We are dedicated to keeping our local and visiting skiers, snowboarders, and skaters safe. We are staffed with doctors, nurses, and on site X-ray technicians for those patients with orthopedic injuries.  If you are worried whether your injury needs a doctor’s attention, here is a great article to help you decide.

Our urgent care clinic can help get back to enjoying your Gatlinburg, TN vacation!

While on vacation, we know that having access to fast and reliable medical care is important to you. Even if you are not hitting the slopes or hiking a mountain, there are many other health conditions that can occur and we are here to help, 7 days a week. You’ve planned for everything on your vacation…cabin reservations, attraction tickets, hiking trail maps, bathing suits…don’t forget to plan for suddenly getting sick!

In the past, if someone got sick, you would have to put everything on hold and wait in an unfamiliar ER for hours. By the time you were discharged and pick up your prescriptions, you would have pretty much burned one of your valuable pre-planned days of fun. Fortunately, with AFC Urgent Care, that is no longer the case. If you are traveling and someone is not feeling well, it becomes priority to find medical assistance that is fast and professional. We treat many different illnesses and injuries from sore throats and colds to allergic reactions to upset stomachs and much more. If you are on vacation, the last thing you want to think about is the flu! However, early treatment is essential for a less severe and shorter illness. If you have symptoms common with the flu, come see us as soon as possible.

There is nothing better than spending time with your family breathing the fresh mountain air and seeing all that nature has to offer. Just remember to prepare for your trip properly and that AFC Urgent Care in Sevierville, TN is here to back you up if you need us. When you are away from home and find yourself in need of a doctor, it is important to know where to find fast, affordable, and reliable care. We know it is important to minimize the time spent waiting and get you back out to beautiful Gatlinburg as soon as possible.

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