Urgent care, reconsidered

Medicine that moves at the speed of reassurance.

Board-certified clinicians, on-site diagnostics, and same-day telehealth — delivered with the calm, the precision, and the quiet attention of private medicine. No queues. No guesswork.

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Open now · clinicians on call until 9 PM
11 min

Median time from arrival to the moment a clinician sits down with you.

A full standard
of care.

Six disciplines, one unhurried roof. Each handled by clinicians who explain before they treat — and treat before you worry.

Our belief
The finest care is the care you barely notice — quiet, exact, and entirely about you.
— The Meridian standard, since 2009
A clinician reviewing imaging in a calm, modern facility
Meridian Clinical Suite · Prince George
i.

Speed, without the shortcut

Online check-in, live wait visibility, and streamlined intake. Ninety percent of patients are seen within fifteen minutes — measured, not promised.

ii.

Clinicians, not a queue

Every visit is led by a board-certified physician or licensed provider. They listen first, then treat — and they have the time to do both.

iii.

Pricing held to the light

Costs known before treatment begins. Most major insurers billed directly, with clear self-pay rates and no quiet additions at checkout.

In their
own words.

A measure of care is what people say once the worry has passed.

I arrived expecting the usual ordeal. Instead I was seen in ten minutes, my X-ray was explained with patience, and I left calmer than I came. It felt like being looked after, not processed.
Danielle M.— Sprained ankle · verified patient
Our toddler spiked a fever after hours. The pediatric room was gentle, the nurse unhurried, and the physician walked us through every decision. We never once felt rushed.
Raymond & Tessa K.— Pediatric visit · verified patients
The telehealth visit gave me a real physician in under five minutes, and my prescription was waiting by lunch. Effortless, discreet, and genuinely professional.
Sofia O.— Telehealth · verified patient

The hands
you're in.

A small, multidisciplinary team — chosen as much for temperament as for credentials.

Dr. Amara Okafor, Medical Director

Amara Okafor, MD

FACEP

Medical Director. Eighteen years in emergency medicine, now shaping Meridian's clinical standard.

Dr. Marcus Lee, Family Medicine

Marcus Lee, MD

Family Med.

Board-certified in family medicine, with a quiet gift for putting young patients at ease.

Priya Nair, Lead Nurse Practitioner

Priya Nair

FNP-C

Leads telehealth and diagnostics, championing care that is fast, evidence-led, and humane.

Quietly,
everything
you might ask.

Do I need an appointment?
Never required — walk-ins are always welcome during open hours. Reserving online or checking in virtually simply holds your place, so more of your visit is spent being seen and less of it waiting.
Which insurers do you accept?
Most major plans, including Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare, alongside clear self-pay rates. If coverage is uncertain, we verify your benefits before the visit begins.
How long will I wait?
Our median wait is under twelve minutes, and ninety percent of patients are seen within fifteen. Live wait times are published, and online check-in shortens them further.
What can urgent care treat?
Non-life-threatening conditions — fevers, infections, minor fractures and sprains, lacerations, flu, and allergic reactions among them. For chest pain, breathing difficulty, or any emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Will results and prescriptions be ready the same day?
Typically, yes. Our on-site lab and digital X-ray return most results before you leave. Prescriptions are sent electronically, and your visit summary appears in the secure patient portal within hours.
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ready for you.

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Location482 Cedar Crossing, Prince George, BC
HoursMon–Fri 7–9 · Sat 8–8 · Sun 8–6
Direct(250) 555-0199 · care@meridiancare.example

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