Lasante Health Center is proud to announce the opening of a new urgent care clinic at 672 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226. This state-of-the-art facility provides convenient, walk-in medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.

Lasante Health Center Launches New Urgent Care Services in Brooklyn

Lasante Health Center is proud to announce the opening of a new urgent care clinic at 672 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226. This state-of-the-art facility provides convenient, walk-in medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Staffed by experienced providers — including emergency medicine–trained physician Dr. Melanie Malloy — the urgent care offers an alternative to the ER when your condition is pressing but not critical. With extended evening hours, same-day treatment, and no appointment needed, our urgent care center helps Brooklyn families get prompt care at a lower cost than a hospital visit.

When to Use Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room

Choosing between urgent care and the emergency room (ER) depends on the severity of symptoms. Emergency departments are equipped to provide care 24/7 for life-threatening or complex medical crises. They handle “life- and limb-threatening” situations like heart attacks, strokes, severe head injuries, or uncontrolled bleeding. In contrast, urgent care centers treat pressing but less severe conditions. Urgent care clinics are same-day clinics that can handle a variety of medical problems that need to be treated right away, but are not considered true emergencies”. In short, if you would normally feel comfortable seeing your primary doctor for a problem, urgent care is probably appropriate. Urgent care fills the gap when you become sick or injured, but your regular doctor is not available and you can’t wait for an appointment.

Go to an Emergency Room if you have: major trauma or signs of a severe condition, such as chest pain or difficulty breathing, sudden numbness or confusion, high fever with rash, severe head injuries, or uncontrollable bleeding. These symptoms suggest a critical emergency requiring hospital resources.
Use Urgent Care for: moderate, non-life-threatening issues that still need prompt attention, especially during off-hours. This includes minor injuries (sprains, strains, small fractures) and common illnesses (fever, flu-like symptoms, earaches, sore throat, allergies). Urgent care can also handle minor cuts or wounds — including stitching lacerations — as well as symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, or dehydration that aren’t severe.

In practice, urgent care is ideal for problems you would normally see a doctor about during regular hours (sore throat, cough, ear pain, minor burns, rashes, sprains, urinary symptoms, etc.). By contrast, do not delay in calling 911 or heading to the ER for serious emergencies (for example, chest pain or signs of stroke).

Services Offered at Lasante Urgent Care

Lasante’s urgent care provides a wide range of diagnostics and treatments on-site. Whether you have an urgent health concern or a minor injury, our clinic can often address it immediately. Key services include:

Minor Injury Care: Assessment and treatment of cuts, scrapes, and lacerations. Our clinic provides wound cleaning and can suture (stitch) many minor wounds on-site. We also handle sprains, strains, and minor fractures (e.g. applying splints or bandages).
Illness Evaluation: Treatment for common acute illnesses such as colds, flu, sinus and ear infections, sore throats, and allergic reactions. We can manage fevers, coughs, gastrointestinal upset (vomiting/diarrhea), and dehydration with rehydration therapies.
Diagnostic Testing: On-site testing capabilities speed diagnosis and treatment. Many urgent care centers are equipped with X-ray and lab facilities; Lasante offers basic labs (like strep and flu tests, blood sugar checks) and can send out more advanced tests if needed. Having immediate testing means faster answers and avoids extra trips.
Minor Procedures: In addition to stitching wounds, we provide other minor procedures and treatments right in the clinic. This can include administering IV fluids for dehydration, giving injections or medications, and applying wound dressings. By treating these issues promptly, urgent care centers can prevent minor problems from escalating into bigger complications.
Other Services: Medication refills for acute conditions, and vaccinations are also available. Unlike a primary doctor’s office that requires appointments, Lasante Urgent Care is walk-in: patients are seen on a first-come, first-served basis without needing to schedule in advance.

Benefits of Urgent Care: Faster, Cheaper, More Convenient

Choosing urgent care has many advantages for routine urgent health needs. First, you’ll wait less time. On average, urgent care patients are seen by a provider within 30 to 60 minutes, whereas emergency room waits often last 2–4 hours or more for non-critical cases. Shorter waits mean you can get back to your life — so you don’t have to take an entire afternoon off work just to be seen for a routine issue.

Second, urgent care is much more affordable for non-emergency care. Typical urgent care visit fees are a fraction of the cost of an emergency room visit (often $1,000 or more). These lower costs apply to both insured and uninsured patients; most insurance plans cover urgent care, and self-pay rates are set to be transparent and budget-friendly. By handling minor illnesses and injuries at urgent care instead of the ER, patients can save hundreds or thousands of dollars on medical bills.

Third, urgent care centers offer greater convenience. Lasante Urgent Care has extended evening hours (open Monday–Thursday from 7–11 PM and Friday 4–7 PM) so you can get care after work or school. This means you don’t have to wait days for a primary care appointment — you can simply walk in. In addition, urgent care frees up emergency rooms for true emergencies, helping the healthcare system run more smoothly.

Finally, expert medical staff set our urgent care apart. Our clinic is led by Dr. Melanie Malloy, a board-certified emergency medicine physician. Dr. Malloy has over a decade of experience treating urgent and critical cases; her background ensures that our clinic can recognize when a situation requires higher-level care. Having an emergency medicine–trained doctor on staff means Lasante’s urgent care can safely manage a wide range of conditions and provide high-quality evaluations. With Dr. Malloy and our trained clinical team, patients receive fast, professional treatment for urgent needs.

Location, Hours, and Contact

Lasante Urgent Care is conveniently located in the 11226 zip code at 672 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY. We are open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM, and Friday 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Our walk-in policy means you do not need an appointment — just come in during our hours, and our staff will be ready to help. For more information or directions, call us at (718) 246-5700. Our team is happy to answer any questions you have about services, insurance, or hours.

Why Choose Lasante’s Urgent Care?

Comprehensive Care: We treat injuries and illnesses across all age groups (both children and adults) in one location.
Modern Facility: Our clinic is equipped for fast diagnostics and treatments (for example, we handle stitches, and lab tests on-site).
Short Waits: Patients at Lasante Urgent Care typically see a provider quickly, often within an hour or less.
Lower Cost: By visiting urgent care instead of the ER for non-emergencies, patients benefit from much lower out-of-pocket costs.
Trusted Expert Staff: Our medical team includes Dr. Malloy and other qualified clinicians who are experienced in emergency medicine, so you get prompt, skilled care for your urgent needs.

Visit Us Today – Walk-Ins Welcome!

If you or a family member needs prompt medical attention for a non-life-threatening issue, Lasante Urgent Care is ready to help. You can walk in anytime during our hours without an appointment. Our friendly staff will assess your condition, perform any necessary tests, and provide treatment — all in one visit. Don’t wait in a crowded ER for routine care: come to Lasante Urgent Care for quicker, more affordable service.

Call us at (718) 246-5700 if you have questions, or just stop by our new clinic at 672 Parkside Ave. Let Lasante Health Center take care of you when you need fast, reliable urgent care. We look forward to serving our Parkside and Brooklyn community with the high-quality care you deserve!