Acute Care in Alpharetta / Johns Creek
Definition
Acute care is immediate, short-term medical treatment for sudden illnesses, injuries, or other urgent but non-life-threatening conditions. At Geneva-Med Primary Care & Med Spa in Alpharetta, serving Johns Creek, Milton, and Roswell, our acute care services are designed to diagnose and treat symptoms quickly so you can feel better and get back to your daily routine without unnecessary delays.
We provide same-day and next-day appointments for conditions like respiratory infections, urinary tract infections (UTIs), minor injuries, skin rashes, allergic reactions, and more — giving you faster access to care than a traditional doctor’s office and avoiding the high costs and wait times of the ER when it’s not truly an emergency.
Purpose
Acute care services are designed to:
- Treat sudden illnesses and injuries promptly.
- Prevent complications from untreated symptoms.
- Provide relief through timely diagnosis and treatment.
- Reduce unnecessary ER visits for non-emergent conditions.
Offer convenient, local access to medical care in Alpharetta and Johns Creek.
How It Works
- Rapid Appointment Access
- Call our office for same-day or next-day scheduling.
- Walk-in availability may be offered based on provider capacity.
- Call our office for same-day or next-day scheduling.
- Focused Medical Evaluation
- Review of symptoms, health history, and potential exposure risks.
- Physical examination and diagnostic testing if needed (e.g., strep, flu, COVID-19, urinalysis).
- Review of symptoms, health history, and potential exposure risks.
- Immediate Treatment
- Prescriptions, in-office procedures, or referrals provided on the spot.
- Wound cleaning and dressing for minor cuts or burns.
- Breathing treatments for asthma or respiratory distress.
- Prescriptions, in-office procedures, or referrals provided on the spot.
- Follow-Up Care
- Short-term monitoring to ensure recovery.
- Short-term monitoring to ensure recovery.
Transition to chronic care management if the condition becomes ongoing.
Common Conditions Treated
- Cold, flu, and respiratory infections
- Sinus infections and strep throat
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
- Sprains, strains, and minor injuries
- Rashes and skin infections
- Allergic reactions (mild to moderate)
- Earaches and ear infections
- Eye irritation or conjunctivitis
Dehydration requiring oral rehydration
Use Cases & Benefits
Best For:
- Patients experiencing sudden, uncomfortable symptoms.
- Minor injuries that need medical attention but not the ER.
- Individuals wanting fast, convenient care close to home.
Benefits for Alpharetta & Johns Creek Patients:
- Same-day access to medical care.
- Lower cost compared to urgent care or ER visits.
- Personalized approach from a provider who knows your medical history.
- Continuity of care with your primary care provider.
FAQs
Acute care is provided by your primary care team for sudden illnesses or injuries, while urgent care centers handle walk-in cases but without the continuity of your established provider.
Yes — we offer same-day or next-day availability for acute needs whenever possible.
If symptoms suggest a severe condition, we’ll arrange immediate transfer to an emergency facility.
Yes — certain acute issues like rashes, mild respiratory symptoms, or urinary symptoms can be initially evaluated via telehealth for Georgia patients.
Absolutely — we ensure follow-up visits, prescription refills, and any needed referrals are managed seamlessly.
Yes — we perform rapid strep, flu, and COVID-19 testing, urinalysis, and other point-of-care diagnostics in-office.
Yes, for most minor to moderate issues — but for chest pain, severe shortness of breath, uncontrolled bleeding, or suspected stroke, call 911 immediately.