I visited the Minute Clinic today and was very impressed with the service and knowledge of Brigit, one of the nurse practitioners. I got there early, was first in line and was in and out in no time. It was nice to walk in, give my insurance and get seen right away- versus scheduling an appointment with my normal doctor. She diagnosed me with a sinus infection got medicine prescribed to CVS a few feet away and was in/out in less than 45 minutes. I'd go back in a heartbeat if I needed something not requiring a MD. read more

Clinic in St. Paul, MN What a waste of time and money. Ended up going to urgent care to get treated for a sinus infection. I will never go back. read more

The care was fine here, but the office experience is atrocious. You are lucky to even see a receptionist, and the billing is awful. You do not get an itemized list of your bill, and I received multiple bills with no explanation as to why I was being charged again, and they charge right to your credit card so you can't easily contest. When I called customer service , they put you on hold for LITERALLY hours and they say they'll call you back if you leave your number (they do not). I get that it's convenient, but there are better ways-listen to the poor reviews here & do not use this. read more

DO NOT use MinuteClinic!!! I paid my bill and received several emails saying the bill had not been paid, but that if I did recently pay to give it a few days to be recorded in the system. Because I paid, I didn't take further action. A month later I received a bill for the amount I had already paid PLUS a $30 late fee. I attempted to call their customer service several times, each time waiting 2 HOURS. Nobody ever answered so I have no idea how to handle this billing issue. There is no other way to contact them than by phone. I even tried calling other CVS departments and was told the customer service phone number was the only way I could get in contact read more

After setting up my appointment at the CVS in Lionville and waiting while the doctor extended her lunch 15 minutes I was told by the doctor she could not see me because I told her I thought I had a sinus infection (wait-WHAT) I went to urgent care in Devon and was seen immediately, professionally and properly treated. All good now, don't bother with the Minute Clinic read more

They coach you into getting their vaccinations and shots; then charge you for it when they are available literally the next room over at the CVS where your prescription drug coverage will pay for it! They charged me $250 I didn't have to pay! I won't be going back! read more

I made an appointment to have my blood pressure checked. Just check my blood pressure. I told the CNA that was what I was there for, and that only. She proceeded to do a complete screen, including taking my blood pressure. Then I had to see the NP who I told, I am only here for my blood pressure. She proceeds to give me some type of physical, which included taking my blood pressure. By this time, you can imagine that my BP had risen due to my frustration. And they billed my insurance $175. IF they couldn't just do what I asked they should have informed me. I could then have made an informed choice. If I need a doctor and a physical, I'd see my doctor, not a nurse-in-the-box set up. read more

So I plan on this being one of my last reviews that ends up as a personal story, but what else can you really say about a Minute Clinic without a story?? I was required to receive the Influenza vaccine as a Nursing grad student and searched Humana's provider list for an in-network convenient care center. I preferred not having to make a primary care doctor appointment and paying a copay for a simple vaccination. This CVS MinuteClinic location was the closest to my apartment and made the decision easy. I stepped in to the back of the CVS store and right up to the touchscreen computer around 11:30 am. I filled out all my personal information in a matter of 3 minutes. When I clicked the last button, there appeared a nurse practitioner who greeted me with a smile. NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED! She sparked up a fun conversation with me while going over her medical protocol of checking on insurance coverage, certain allergies, cleaning and gloving her hands, or answering any other questions I had. Before I knew it, I was walking out there in a matter of 15 minutes without a sore arm. I am happy to say that I can worry a bit less now when someone coughs next to me on the El or bus. read more

MinuteClinic at CVS - Walk-in Clinics Near Me - BLAINE, Minnesota

INEXPERIENCED APRNs. CVS is staffed by Inexperienced APRNs who unfortunately do not listen. I went due to a cold needing Antibiotic. The APRN pushed for unnecessary diagnostic imaging and would not provide medication unless imaging was preformed even though they stated that they would be prescribing ABX regardless of imaging results. Went to MD who stated imaging was not necessary and prescribed ABX. Signs and Symptoms stated resolving within a day on ABX. Many of the APRNs used are taking guesses at your diagnosis with little clinical experience. save your time and money and go to a real doctor or an experienced APRN. will never use agai! read more

Congestion and green snot but they won't give me ANYTHING because she says it will run it's course. She seemed offended and coped an attitude when I suggested what my family doctor always gave me. WORTHLESS! It upsets me that I can't give zero stars because that is the actual rating. Complete waste of time and money. I went to my family doctor and he immediately wrote me 2 scripts. The Minute Clinic might be convenient but it's worthless to treat your cold/flu. I'll never go back. read more

The first thing: Do not go here. Especially if you need something basic, like getting checked out for a cold or infection. The "doctors" are NPs, not actual doctors, and don't seem to have any idea what they're doing. You will be charged as much as, if not more, than a visit at your PCP for inexcusably bad service ($140 for a basic visit). If I could give these places a 0 star rating, I would. I woke up with a fever, was suggested by a family member to make an appointment at a MinuteClinic, so I did. By the time of my appointment, my fever had gone down/away and I only had a sore throat. The NP that was "diagnosing" me, suggested only two possibilities: I had the flu ("it's flu season, you know, I have lots of people come in here with the flu that think they have something else") or strep. She said the only way to determine for sure was for me to take two VERY expensive tests for flu and strep, on top of the already-ridiculous $140 fee just for showing up, which would have totaled around $300. I told her I didn't want to take any tests since I wasn't that sick, my fever was gone, and my only symptom was a sore throat at that point. The NP began to speak to me as if I were stupid and was giving me all these reasons that I needed to take a test or else she wouldn't help me. I asked if I could get cheap antibiotics and if they didn't work then they just wouldn't work. I was denied any medication, again, the NP tried to force me into taking the tests and at that point I was beginning to feel more like I was trying to be sold something than helped. Finally, after saying that at my PCP and other doctors I had been given antibiotics for infection symptoms like I had, she told me, "maybe you need to go to one of those other doctors instead then, since we don't do that here, we only do things based on 'medical evidence'", as she still tried to get me to take a flu and strep test because I had a very minor sore throat that was progressively feeling better even as I was beginning to feel heated with the NP. What a joke. So, to summarize: Outright denial of help unless I wanted to buy a test for something I clearly did not have, an either stupid or conceited NP that basically insulted me, and ridiculous fee for a visit with an NP, not an actual doctor. Do. Not. Go. Here. read more

Do you have insurance? I sure don't. Free clinics in Chicago totally suck (they never have room for anyone) and they can't actually treat anyone. So what was I to do? A friend suggested the Minute Clinic in lieu of an urgent care facility and I'm so glad he did! First off, this location is prime. Take the L, buses or your car right to Addison and Southport and walk right in. The CVS is nice and the pharmacy/Minute Clinic area is very nice right in the back of the store. No appointment necessary, so walk on up and sign yourself in. Step 1: Sign up to see the nurse practitioner. There's a computer where you give your info and your name pops up on the waiting list. Step 2: Wait. The NP said that it's about 20 minutes per person, so you can guess how long you may have to wait. Step 3: Visit with the nurse practitioner. She'll take your vitals, get your history and check your symptoms to see what is going on. I went in with a sinus infection and she did the standard checks, explained her diagnosis and prescribed my antibiotics. Step 4: Let her know where you'd like to have your prescriptions sent (they'll electronically send them to ANY pharmacy) or pick them up right in the store. Step 5: Leave! That's it, friends. It's awesomely quick (I only waited about an hour) and the NP was really nice and caring. I'm sure some of you are uninsured and it is a very terrifying thing. Urgent care clinics make you pay out of pocket and they charge over $100 just for the visit - that doesn't include potential tests they may have to do (strep test, blood draw, urinalysis, etc). They can get super expensive. Hospitals cost even more (unless you go to Stroger and wait for hours for your free service) and no one wants to go to a hospital if it's not really a true emergency. I will say that I really felt hopeless in this situation since I don't really have a ton of money and the CVS Minute Clinic saved the day. My total visit cost $62 and my prescription was $21. That's it! That's soooo much less than an urgent care facility or a full-priced trip to your regular primary care physician. Oh, and they take insurance too, so all you have to pay is your normal copay. It's a great place to go if your doctor always seems booked up - you can come in for a physical, acute illness and vaccinations. Awesome. Thanks, Dr. Knight. You saved my day. read more

I had a mono test and flu test here. The nurse was very professional and helpful. Caveats: It should be called Hours Clinic. From check in, wait, exam, wait for prescription it was like an hour and a half or more. The price was not that cheap. Busy... The kids toy section which was extensive surrounded the waiting area and kids kept fussing with play robots and noisemakers ect. Not practical, when a bunch of sick, cranky adults have to sit there for half an hour or longer. This is why Chucky Cheese or Dave and Busters doesn't offer clinics. But then again it's nice to see goofy junk that would cheer up a super ill person. Did you know magic 8 balls AND Lisa Frank made comebacks?? If my limbs didn't feel like spaghetti I'd have perused the Lisa Frank stuff cuz her styles are bitchin. Or asked a magic 8 ball when I'd feel better. But nurse said I would : ) read more

Do you hate your internist? I don't hate mine. I like him, but I can't stand his staff and his switchboard, answering service, or his hours. It's impossible to communicate with him without dealing with his staff, who seem to put everyone on hold as soon as you call, as a matter of routine practice and a matter of principle. "Can you hold, please?" No. I'm sick of holding. Solution: CVS "Minute Clinics." Basically, Minute Clinic is a 12-hour per day, no appointment needed, modern twist on the minor emergency care centers that were popularized in shopping centers on the West Coast in the 1970's and 1980's, but they offer far more services for everyday medical needs. These folks eliminate the need to go to the doctor for all kinds of crap that once you've had a few kids, you can come to resent (for example, how many times were you positive your kid had an ear infection, or strep, or that you had a sinus or bladder infection, and you had to mess with the formality of calling and going to the doctor, while all you needed was some antibiotics?) You can go to a CVS Minute Clinic and see a Board Certified practitioner IMMEDIATELY. No staff; no receptionists; no bullshit. MinuteClinic's practitioners do a ton of stuff exactly like a hard-to-get into doctor's office; they do camp exams, diagnose all sorts of stuff, write prescriptions, and they are for most of what they do, a handful cheaper than a private doctor's office. Most of what they do costs $50-$60 bucks before insurance, and they do a lot. Here is their website: www.minuteclinic.com read more

MAJOR TIME SAVER It's Good Friday, it's 8am, it's snowing, and to top it all off I'm sick. I know I just have a cold, I know what medication I need, and I know I really don't want to drive out to the suburbs to see my doctor and sit in a waiting room for an hour. Enter Minute Clinic. I was a huge skeptic, but now I'm a believer. They have friendly, knowledgeable, board-certified medical practitioners on site who can write prescriptions, they take insurance (only billed $15 like a visit to my PCP), and you don't need to make an appointment. I was in and out with my prescriptions in about 15 minutes. Would I come here for something major? No. But when I need meds for the common cold or something minor, this place really hits the mark. read more

While the minute clinic is convenient. I will Caution you. If they don't prescribe you enough medication to cover your diagnosis they will not call you in another prescription which means you will have to re-visit and get another co-pay because either medication was not strong or taken long enough. Therefore making the minute clinic not very convenient and minutes turning into hours and can end up being expensive!!Really disappointing!! This was for visit in Shelby Twp, MI read more

I needed my yearly TB test (those in education know what I'm talking about). I wanted this nagging to-do done quickly and cheaply. Problem solved: minuteclinic. I debated Walgreens takecare, but their information listed on the website was not upfront and clear. Also, they had locations listed that I know for a fact didn't exist. Back to the minuteclinic-I got there at 12:30 on a weekday and it was empty. You sign in on a computer by providing them with basic information. NOTE: They take a lunch daily from 1:30-2:30. I was promptly helped and there were actually 2 practitioners who nicely answered my nit-picky questions over the necessary TB. FYI- "TB is on the rise." Greeaaaaaaaat. I will keep this place in mind for future minor healthcare needs. read more

I am fairly new to the city (okay, so I've been here almost two years, let me procrastinate in peace!) and have not found a regular doctor yet. Twice in the past year I came down with nasty colds. Each time I thought I would self medicate until the cold became so evil that I had to see someone. Being that I dont have doctor the Minute Clinic in the CVS seemed a convenient answer. Each time I signed in and waited, and waited and waited. Okay, I understand this is bound to happen. There are some cons when you choose the easy route. The kicker is that the first time I waited and waited only to have the "Doctor" come out of her little room to say to the people waiting that she would be going to lunch for an hour and we will have to wait until she comes back! UGH! I understand that they will never eat if they dont just go but the least they could do is post a sign or something. Which leads me to my next visit where there was a sign now posted and when the lady came out to say she was going to lunch there was at least two of them working. Each time I was basically told there was nothing wrong with me and to buy some Sudafed and go home. That would be fine except that I have a history of misdiagnosed sinus infections that resulted in a surgery to remove stuff from my head that nobody here wants to read about. After explaining this to the "Doctor" each time she told me that my sinuses looked pink and healthy and that my ears were clear. HELLO!! I have green snot coming out of my head and I feel like I got run over by a truck. The first time this happened I paid my $30 (wasted) copay and went home. The second time I put up more of a protest, insisted that I had an infection (I should know considering my history), gave her a complete run down of my past problems and insisted on an antibiotic. She refused to prescribe it to me. This isn't Oxycontin lady! Meanwhile, the guy I'm seeing catches this cold from me, becomes miserable for weeks (same as me), goes to a real doctor, is diagnosed with a serious sinus infection, is prescribed antibiotics and gets well right away. Time for the slacker to find a real doctor who knows what she is doing. Dont waste your time. read more

It's essentially a doctor's office, therefore I cannot in good conscious give it five stars. A lollipop at the end of my visit might have resulted in a fifth star. I just moved to Chicago over the summer and I haven't found a doctor yet. Actually, I haven't looked for one. Then last week I was struck with my annual life-crushing strep throat, sinus infection, ear infection stay in bed for a week sickness. I was completely prepared to hunt down an urgent care clinic and spend the entire day there waiting to hear what I already knew. A co-worker recommended the Minute Clinic. I'm a convert. I arrived on a Thursday afternoon and within one hour I was out the door complete with three prescriptions. $20 for the visit and I was all set. Here's the deal: 1. Walk in. 2. See how many people are on the list. 3. Sign in. 4. Wait. 5. See the nurse practitioner. 6. Go home. There were only 2 people on the list ahead of me and my wait was about 25 minutes. Leah was my nurse practitioner and she was great. She does everything -- takes the history, your vitals, administered my strep test, processes your insurance, writes a script and sends you on your way. I appreciated that she listened to my history and took it into consideration. I don't think this is the place to go if you have an odd ailment or if it's more serious than a cold/flu/etc. It was one of the best experiences I've had at a medical visit. I don't want to do it again, but considering, I didn't hate it. Now drink plenty of fluids, get some rest and make sure to take your full course of antibiotics. read more

Very Hit and Miss - Bit of a Scam too The visit seemed productive in a clean facility and the practitioner that gave me a 7 to 10 day course of treatment seemed efficient. Cost $99 - BUT As a company they are structured for you to come in for repeated $99 follow up visits by giving you prescriptions in smaller amounts than the given treatment period. You go in for bronchitis with coughing that has lasted months - treatment: 14 antibiotics for two pills for the 7 day treatment and prescription cough syrup for same period of 7-10 days. But they can not do math because you are give bottle that required 3 refills during that 10 day period with nor refill unless you visit clinic having another "practitioner" on duty. Bi. Prescription bottle contains 120 ml but instructions is 10 ml taken 4 times a day for 10 days - that's 400 ml with no refill. Bingo! They just made $198 more. I called in and asked they contact the practitioner that wrote subscription. But the "practitioner of the day" called to argue that I needed to come in for "evaluation not by the first nurse who prescribed the 7-10 day course of treatment but whomever is there. Good luck with their corporate through which all calls go, as they have policy to not contact the original practitioner that saw you and made the error. If you ask for a manager, then it is "3 to 5 business days" call back. Bingo! They just made $297 more with another. That is the scam. read more

You have to love a day when things are going right and then the universe throws you a curve ball. Or perhaps a sinker. Maybe even a fastball right down the center of the plate when you least expect it and catches you looking on strike three. (Cracks bat over knee in frustration) So imagine my glee when I sliced my hand on some dirty metal last Sunday. Oh joy! I looked at it, looked at my friend and said, "We've got a bleeder!!" Well, knowing I would probably be okay, I still figured, (okay convinced by several friends), to go and get a tetanus shot just to be on the safe side. No one likes lock jaw. Since it was Sunday I was weighing my options. Wait until tomorrow and try and see my doctor? A trip to the emergency room? (Both probably would mean several hours of my life lost for a four minute procedure). One of my friends suggested I head over to a CVS Minute Clinic, they should have all the shot. Quickly looking on the internet, I found a few and all of them had shots for me. Oh joy! I came to this one because I knew they had parking, I knew the area and I had to be up on the north side anyway for other errands. I came in, signed up on the computer and waited. I wasn't the first in line, I was fourth. Ergh. However to my pleasant surprise the women in front of me didn't see the large sign above the sign in area that said that they were out of the flu shots which bumped me up to next. Sadly, the one woman was leaving to go on lunch break and said the other attending would help me shortly but happily deferred her lunch break when she found out all I needed was a tetanus booster. I got my health insurance card out and we began. She was super pleasant, friendly, warm and went through thoroughly all the information I needed. When she found out that it had been quite some time since I last had a booster she let me know that the CDC was asking people to get a vaccination of TDP, (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, aka. the whooping cough), since whooping cough was making a come back. We shared some chit chat, we exchanged some tips about avoiding the flu and before you knew it I was out of there with a sore left shoulder and a clearer mind. Hopefully I won't need to come back to a minute clinic and keep myself fairly healthy, but if I have some minor issues that I don't need to see my doctor about, I am headed back here in a heartbeat. read more

I received more caring, knowledgeable, and informative treatment here than I have at any of the Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group outlets I've visited. And that says more about health care in the US than any number of tracts. I'm a generally healthy guy. I don't suffer from any chronic complaints, and despite horrifying lifestyle, my blood pressure and cholesterol are in the acceptable range. I get my share of colds and sore throats, but nothing excessive. Every now and then, though, my body gets a little wonky. Since I'm one of the millions of uninsured Americans, whenever I can, I suffer through it. But now and again I need to see a doctor. And since I'm one of the millions of uninsured Americans, I don't have a primary care physician. So I'm forced to improvise. Recently, I had one of those experiences. It wasn't a big thing, but it was beyond my control. And since a couple of friends had recently gone through a similar experience, and in one case it turned out to be a major infection, I decided seeing a professional was a good idea. I knew about Minute Clinics, and had read some of the Yelp reviews, so I decided to give them a try. I'm not going to go into the details of my problem or treatment, except to say that the practitioner diagnosed it quickly, and cleared it up in a couple of visits. (No, it was not a sexually transmitted disease.) Unlike the doctors at Northwestern, she actually listened to what I had to say, and answered my questions. And unlike one doctor from Northwestern, she didn't suggest I had sleep apnea when I went to see about a sore on my leg. (Long story.) Also, although I saw her for an initial consultation, a second visit where I was actually treated, and then a follow-up visit to make sure everything had cleared up, I was only charged for one visit. And that visit cost half of what it cost to walk through the door at Northwestern. The only reason I give Minute Clinic four stars instead of five is that they are limited in the number of conditions they treat. But if your illness is fairly simple, or you don't have insurance, or you don't want to wait three days to see a doctor, this is a good remedy for what ails ya. read more

I called to make appointment for the minute clinic and the lady said I needed an appointment so I said that's why I was calling she said I have to go online to do it.I told her I wasn't near a computer and she told me she couldn't help I told her she lost my business I haven't heard of this bad of customer service in a long time read more

Went out of town this weekend....along the way had allergic reaction to something (slept in my friends bed and I think the soap used on the comforter was not compatible with my skin). I tried everything, aloe, calamine lotion, Aveeno oatmeal bath....bottom line it was not getting better and was seeming to spread. Started out on my legs and worked its way up to my arms so I figured I better let the professional handle this. I walked into the clinic, signed in and was IMMEDIATELY seen by a nurse practitioner (Cynthia) who was absolutely understanding and explained my course of treatment. I emphasize the word IMMEDIATELY as I did not even sit down in the waiting area. The doctor was waiting for ME...how many times has that happened??????? My answer is never. This place was perfect for what I needed. The pharmacist was patient in explaining my prescription as it was very long....I am usually more a fan of Walgreens but now I will go to CVS for small ailments. Obviously if you have something serious this is not the place to go but for colds, allergies, ect. it sure beats calling around to see what doctor would have an emergency appt. and when they could fit you in. I was in and out (with prescription) in about 35 minutes. Absolutely amazing!! Great job! read more

I've been to this place twice and had very different results. The first time was two years ago on New Years Day. We got there before it opened and signed up very smoothly and place was packed. I had a throat issue that wouldn't let me swallow and was very painful. After a couple hours of sitting on a metal folding chair (which later gave me a backache) I finally see the nurse. She takes a look at my throat and prescribes antibiotics. I ask for something for the pain and she gives me a lidocaine solution which didn't do shit. I guess you have to be Rush Limbaugh to get some decent pain meds. So that time was fine, now just a couple days ago I go back because my right nostril feels inflamed and looks swollen. We have eight animals in house so I'm guessing they have something to do with it. All I'm expecting is maybe she can tell me if it's serious, is there any medication that would help, anything. I get there 2pm or so and there's one guy in front of me so I see the Nurse in no time. So after entering some information into her computer, taking my vitals and a quick look up my right nostril she basically says, I got nothin'. She says it doesn't look infected, it may or may not be a polyp but I can't say, but today you owe us $79. Really? That's ALL you can tell me is that today I owe you eighty bucks? Are you even a real nurse? Did you konk the real nurse on the head and tie her up behind the file cabinet so you could live out your lifelong fantasy of impersonating a nurse? Now we don't have insurance so eighty bucks is a lot of money. I could have taken that $80 to the race track, a casino or a strip joint and gotten much more for my money than I got that day. If you have great insurance and this costs less than your deductible then great, this place might be worth it. If money is an object in your healthcare you might want to investigate other options. read more

In and out with a prescription within half an hour. On Easter Sunday. First time being sick away from home (I'm a college student) and the Nurse Practitioner was very comforting and friendly. Easy to find, easy to sign in, totally relaxed and comfortable. I went in with a sore throat, the NP did a quick strep test, and asked a bunch of questions. The test came out positive, she wrote a prescription, and I walked out the door, turned 90-degrees and filled my prescription at the counter. It was ready in 5 minutes. Paid and left. It was so easy I almost felt better just because of it. read more

My wife and I got some vaccination shots at the same time. We told them that our insurance required a co-pay but they didn't charge us any. Later, we got a bill for the co-pay on my shot which we paid. 9 months later we get a bill for my wife's shot. We paid that one too. Minute Clinic in-explicitly sent a refund check for that amount. Then later they sent another bill for the same invoice which we paid again. Then 1 month later we get a notice from a collection agency. Minute clinic admits the account is paid in full but the collection agency is still calling us, insisting that we pay again with a credit card. If a place screws up their accounting like this, how can you trust them with your medical care. We do not, and do not recommend them for anything. read more

Went to a different location, but I am definitely recommending the Minute Clinic locations to friends and clients. I needed to get my allergy prescription renewed and could not get in at a convenient time to see my doctor. I was told by a friend to try the Minute Clinic, and it was a quick and efficient experience. They are staffed by nurse practitioners, and she took a quick but comprehensive history, quickly checked my vitals, and wrote my a prescription for the same medication I have been taking and filling for the last six years. I walked ten steps to the CVS pharmacy counter, and voila! I got my prescription! They are definitely a quick and effective place to go for colds, sore throats, flus, etc. Check it out - and they take insurance too. read more

I had an incredibly shady experience here today. I have been suffering from flu-like symptoms for the past 3 days (chest pain, horrible coughing, fever, the works.) and finally decided it was time to drag myself in to see someone. Well, after waiting for about 45 minutes, I go in and am seen by "Leah"... I tell her what my symptoms are, to which she replies "You probably have the flu. Since its been over 48 hours, there's nothing I can do for you. Go home and just drink fluids and get rest." Seriously? Let me also add SHE NEVER EVEN TOOK MY VITALS. She didn't listen to my lungs. She didn't take my temperature. That is unheard of. Needless to say, I walked out of there insanely frustrated and drove myself to a REAL doctor. And guess what? Turns out I have bronchitis and walking pneumonia. Thanks, Leah. (The only positive was that I wasn't charged for being seen. Which would have been ridiculous, since I was in there for a total of 3 minutes.) read more

So after a week and a half of being sick i finally decided it was time for medical attention when I woke up from a nap feeling like my right eye was going to pop out of my head and all my teeth were going to fall out. I googled and yelped "walk in clinic" and was pleasantly surprised to find a CVS Minute Clinic near by. Up until this moment, I had no idea such thing existed. I hurried over to the clinic at the back of the store, incredibly happy that CVS has plenty of parking spaces so I didn't have to add to my already increasing head ache trying to find parking. Anyway, i signed in using the computer screen thing and found I was third in line. I waited for about 45 minutes, killing time by reading one of the many magazines that are on sale in the store. Finally, it was my turn to be seen. I was called into the room by a very professional woman named Leah. I told her my symptoms and what I thought was the problem (sinus infection) she took my insurance card (Blue Cross of Idaho) and asked me several typical medical questions. She then looked in my ears, nose, throat, etc and quickly explained I do have a sinus infection, what she was prescribing and how long till I feel better. She sent my prescription electronically to the pharmacy 3 feet away and I was on my way. I waited at the pharmacy about 10 minutes but didn't mind one bit...Leah had assured me my eye would not actually pop out of my head and even suggested some OTC remedies to relieve my immediate discomfort. I will totally be back...I mean, if you have insurance it's just the same price and if you don't it's super cheap...if I hadn't had insurance it only would have cost me $59...that's not bad for an instant diagnosis with no appointment necessary! They do flu shots too...so go and get one...quit walking around infecting everyone with your gross germs! read more

The wait time is usually long but the pharmacists are good.

Not at all less expensive than the Dr. Office as in the past, total bill was more than it would have been at my clinic. Will be the last time I go there! read more

I've had an earache for about three (3) weeks now. It goes from bad to worse, so I sucked it up and decided to see a doctor. After calling around to get a traditional drs appt, I decided to try Minute Clinic. I do have insurance so it was a breeze with my copay. Even without insurance the prices are very reasonable. I met with NP Ann Marie. She was great. Friendly, informative and fast (but not in a bad way. I am a believer. I will be back. Got my script and hopefully on the road to a healed ear. read more

Mmm...strep throat. Sick. So I call my doctor's office and my doctor is totally booked for the day, but I can come in for labs at 4 p.m. This is 9 a.m. I'm in misery and that ain't going to cut it. So what does any intelligent, almost 30 year old do? Calls mom. Mom says go to one of those minute clinics. Drive up there, they have a parking lot, which is amazing for anyone feeling like death, within 30 mins I've had my throat culture, prescription filled and have stocked up on necessities like gatorade, popsicles, tea and chicken noodle soup. Sweet. Only downside, minimal follow up care. This all happened a Tuesday, on Friday my condition hadn't improved. They don't have nurses you can talk to over the phone. The only follow up care provided is going back in person. Which isn't helpful when they're closed. Thankfully the next day my condition had improved. read more

If you go to Minute Clinic you had better pray to God you don't need to call customer service for some kind of problem. They overcharged my daughters visit and now my Benny Card has a hold on it. I've called customer service several times and waited on hold for an hour twice. No one ever answered and you cannot leave a voice mail. So basically, there is no way to resolve any kind of issue. The Nurse Practitioner told me they do not have any knowledge of insurance procedures and they have no one to call other then then customer service number that no one answers. I truly believe that there is a phone sitting in the corner of a warehouse somewhere that just rings constantly. Avoid using this service unless it's the absolute last resort! read more

For flu shots, in and out in about 15 minutes - 5 mins to sign in, 5 mins to wait, and 5 mins to get the shot. I saw this happen about 6 times. For everything else, can take 2 hours (how long i was there). I got there around 10am on a tuesday, signed in on the computer, then waited over an hour before i saw the nurse practitioner (no doctors, just Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, who can write prescriptions and have more education than RN's). They were very friendly and listened to my symptoms, which were basically a cold/cough that was lasting 4 weeks. They took my vitals (pulse, bp, temp, listened to chest, looked at throat and ears), asked a bunch of questions, and diagnosed me with having bronchitis. In addition to giving me advice (mostly just rest and drink fluids), I got antibodies (azithromycin), a cough suppresant (Benzonatate), and an inhaler (Proair HFA 90 MCG). She did recommend i see my doctor if i don't get better in a week. It cost $62 for the visit (billed to insurance) and about $80 for prescriptions, which i paid (eligible for insurance..) I would have given 4 stars if i didn't have to wait so long. But still quicker than most doctor's office visits. read more

Minute Clinic was great cause it was Sunday and I had a raging inner ear AND sinus infection in the middle of July...go figure! Despite that I was 6th in line and had to wait about 45 minutes because they were taking turns going on lunch, I was in and out with the PA in under 15 minutes with a scrip right over at the pharmacy that was only another 10 minutes to fill. Not to mention, that I was also able to stock up on Kleenex, Epsom salts, Advil and a decongestant while I was waiting for my scrip to be filled. Plus they were able to virtually verify my insurance while I had my exam and tell me that I owed nothing (thanks again to my insurance) except for my scrip! I wish there was a way to know what the wait is, though, before you get there...like being able to check that online before you head out would be great! read more

I'm fairly new to Chicago and just getting settled in, starting at a new job and whatnot. So when I came down with an awful cough that would not go away even after a few weeks, my roomate suggested I try the Minute Clinic. After a sleepless night, I went in at 10:45 on a Sunday morning (bonus points for weekend hours--I didn't want to miss work!). You sign in electronically which is super simple, and the screen notified me that I was sixth in line to see the Nurse Practitioner. I expected to have to wait a long time but was pleasantly surprised that I only waited 30 minutes max (there were two NPs in that day). After getting insurance information and vitals, Nurse Practitioner Stephen went over my symptoms and explained that my infection was viral and he was going to prescribe me a couple cough medicines. He also suggested other OTC treatments I could try (cough drops, Vick's, etc). He was extremely pleasant and thorough in discussing my problems. On my way out I stopped at the pharmacy next door and got my prescription filled. Super convenient. Overall, I was very impressed with Minute Clinic, and it exceeded my expectations. No one likes going to the doctor, especially clinics where you can be waiting for hours. This one was prompt, friendly, and thorough, and it's good to know that it's there in case I ever may need it in the future. read more

I get sick so easily. I'm pretty sure I showed up there with Swine flu in the fall, bronchitis in the winter, sinus infections in the fall and winter, and pink eye in the spring. As the boy says, something with me is always broken. I used to live a block from this MinuteClinic, so I started going for convenience, but I keep coming back. The doctors are quick yet thorough, and there have never been any hidden costs other than my copay (and Ohhh have I had some issues with other doctors and hidden costs...omg don't get me started). I've since moved out of Lakeview, but come back just for the MinuteClinic. However, I must say, they've gotten much more popular lately. I'd show up before they open if you can. The line can get MIGHTY long these days. read more

Minute Clinic is a great option when you need treatment for simple things faster than you can get an appointment with your regular physician. The process is easy. Check in is automated system using a small terminal by the clinic doors. Fill out some basic info, it tells you what number you are in line and you have a seat and wait to be called. Make sure you have a photo ID and insurance card with you! I saw Andrea who was friendly and efficient. She did a thorough job and reassured me that coming in was the right thing to do since I had an ear infection and a perforated ear drum. She told me what I needed to do, sent my prescriptions over to the pharmacy and sent me on my way feeling good about my choice to come in. One warning; go as soon as they open if you can, maybe even a little beforehand. The day I went the clinic had opened at 10am. I arrived at 10:15 and there were already 5 people checked in ahead of me so I had to wait about 30 minutes. No big deal since it wasn't a serious issue but by the time I left the waiting area was packed so I would imagine the wait gets a lot longer and they do stop taking patients at a certain time depending on how busy they get, even if it's technically before the time that they close. So be forewarned and prepared. All in all I was in and out with treatment and prescriptions in about an hour. I'd definitely recommend it and I'd do it again myself if the need arose. read more