Doctors Care, South Carolina’s leading urgent care provider, has officially opened its newest urgent and family care center in Lexington, SC, reinforcing its commitment to the health and well-being of the Lexington community. This advanced medical facility replaces the previous downtown Lexington location, offering enhanced services and greater convenience for patients in Lexington County.
Dr. Thomas Gibbons, Chief Medical Director of Doctors Care, emphasized the center’s role in meeting the growing healthcare demands of Lexington. “Doctors Care has proudly served South Carolina for 35 years, delivering quality and convenient urgent care, family care, and employer health services,” Dr. Gibbons stated. “This new Lexington center exemplifies our ongoing dedication to these core values. We are thrilled to expand our services and better serve the expanding Lexington community as more families choose to call this area home.”
The new Doctors Care Lexington West is strategically situated in front of the Publix Super Market at Hendrix Crossing on U.S. 378, ensuring easy accessibility for residents. The spacious 6,500-square-foot facility is equipped with multiple exam rooms, a trauma room, an on-site laboratory, and X-ray capabilities, allowing for comprehensive and efficient patient care. Adding to the integrated healthcare offerings at this location, Progressive Physical Therapy is set to open within the same building on February 15th.
Patients visiting Doctors Care Lexington West can expect a wide range of medical services, including:
- Urgent Care: For immediate medical needs such as sprains, fractures, lacerations, accident evaluations, and burns, providing a convenient alternative to emergency room visits for non-life-threatening conditions.
- Family Care: Comprehensive family healthcare services, including physical examinations, vaccinations, blood work, and treatment for common illnesses like colds, strep throat, and flu.
- Vaccinations: A full spectrum of vaccines to protect against various diseases, including tetanus, influenza, pneumonia, hepatitis, and travel-related illnesses.
- Occupational Health and Workers’ Compensation: Specialized services for employers, addressing occupational health needs and managing workers’ compensation cases efficiently.
- Online Check-In: Streamlining the patient experience with convenient online check-in options to minimize wait times and enhance accessibility.
The Doctors Care Lexington West is located at 815 Highway 378 West and is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., providing accessible healthcare during extended hours.
Furthermore, Doctors Care is also enhancing its services in the wider Lexington area with the upcoming relocation of the Doctors Care West Columbia on Sunset Boulevard. In March, this location will move next to the Walgreens at Hope Ferry Road and will be rebranded as Doctors Care Hope Ferry. This new location will continue to offer the same trusted urgent care services synonymous with Doctors Care throughout South Carolina.
About Doctors Care
Founded in 1981 as the first minor emergency medical center in Columbia, SC, Doctors Care has grown into a leading healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional urgent care, family care, preventive and occupational health care, and specialized medical services. With a commitment to convenient and accessible healthcare, Doctors Care locations offer flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and welcome walk-in patients, ensuring quality medical attention is readily available when you need it most.
