Minor Procedures
Palm Urgent Care · San Diego County
What Is Minor Procedures?
Palm Urgent Care performs a wide range of minor medical procedures at our El Cajon clinic — saving you a trip to the emergency room and the associated costs. Our experienced providers handle wound care, laceration repair (stitches), abscess drainage, splinting for fractures and sprains, foreign body removal, and suture removal. All procedures are performed with proper anesthesia and sterile technique.
What's Included
What to Expect
The provider examines your injury and explains the procedure
Local anesthesia is applied to minimize discomfort
The procedure is performed using sterile equipment
Wound care instructions are provided for at-home recovery
Follow-up visits are scheduled if needed for suture removal
When to Visit
For cuts needing stitches, infected wounds, abscesses, minor burns, sprains or suspected fractures, embedded foreign objects, or any injury that needs professional medical attention but isn't life-threatening.
Minor Procedures Available at 2 Locations
Choose your nearest clinic for this service
Why Choose Palm Urgent Care
Save time and money compared to the ER. Our providers are experienced in minor surgical procedures. On-site supplies and equipment for immediate treatment. Most procedures completed in a single visit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you do stitches at urgent care?
Yes. Our providers perform laceration repairs (stitches and staples) for most cuts and wounds.
How much do stitches cost without insurance?
Contact us for current self-pay rates. Urgent care stitches typically cost significantly less than an ER visit.
When should I go to the ER instead of urgent care?
Go to the ER for life-threatening injuries, deep wounds with uncontrolled bleeding, suspected broken bones in the spine/hip, or chest pain.
Ready for Minor Procedures?
Walk in to any location or book ahead — no referral needed.