Review for Saratoga location on the Southside (several locations available)…read moreI went to this Urgent Care on October 29, 2017 for excruciating right shoulder pain and just not feeling very well at all. I received a right shoulder Xray (pain was not due to any trauma or injury) and some lab work, assuming it was an impending virus maybe beginning to attack my joints as I had no cough, congestion, fever, n/v/d, chest pain, shortness of breath. I should clarify by saying I am a nurse practitioner and was seen by a fellow NP, Mr. Skinner, on a Sunday evening. After briefly reviewing the Xray, I was sent home with stronger non-narcotic pain medication and pending results. I was called with urgency 2 days later when the radiologist noticed a large spot on my right upper chest from the right shoulder Xray. A stat chest CT scan was promptly set up and ordered, and I was called back with all the details of where to go and what time. I was kept abreast of the situation at all times by the two NPs working that day, Becky and Kilea. Trust, it is still scary to hear you have a 5cm mass on your chest no matter what you do for a living. Although I suspected pneumonia to be the most likely cause, mainly in that I am a healthy non-smoker who does not eat meat, is in her early 40s, does not use drugs, rarely drinks, and has no significant medical problems like asthma, autoimmune disorders, or heart issues, the NP in me did consider other scarier possibilities. Thankfully, it was just pneumonia. I was promptly placed on antibiotics and inhalers and encouraged to return for any lingering issues or pain. I ended up returning 3 days later on Friday, as I was still having some pain, and was given an injection of Toradol with a plan for further testing Monday if needed. I saw Kilea NP in person at this visit and she was truly superb. I finally started to feel better by Monday so I did not have to undergo any more tests. The whole staff is amazing. I have pretty high standards and expectations from my fellow professionals and I was beyond impressed. I know what goes on behind the scenes and how busy we can be, and yet, I felt as though more than sufficient time was spent exploring all possibilities, alleviating my anxiety, and answering my questions. I highly recommend coming here for any of your urgent care needs. I avoided the ER (and I work in an ER!) and received some of the best care I have witnessed in my life. Who would have ever guessed that the worst pain I have ever had in my life would be in my shoulder and from pneumonia? Thank you, the Doctors UC on Saratoga!