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CityMD Opens Rego Park Location

CityMD will support the emergency medical needs of residents in the Rego Park area with convenient weekday and weekend hours.

CityMD, the leading urgent care provider in the New York metropolitan area, will open their newest facility on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 91-19 Queens Boulevard, Elmhurst, NY 11373.

CityMD offers a wide range of medical services for patients of all ages. Board-certified doctors are on site to diagnose and provide care for many ailments and injuries, including sinus infections, stomach flu, minor lacerations, insect bites and rashes, and colds and allergies, among other conditions. Patients can also visit CityMD for physical exams as well as common vaccinations and blood work. CityMD conveniently offers rapid testing for strep throat, flu, mononucleosis, and urinary tract infections.

The Rego Park location is a quick, one-minute walk from the Woodhaven Boulevard train station. CityMD is available to support the medical needs of residents in the Elmhurst area with convenient late-night hours on weekdays, as well as weekend hours. Additionally, the new location is equipped with state-of-the-art technology which includes X-ray and EKG machinery.

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“We are proud to bring high quality care and convenient access to even more residents of Queens,” said Dr. Vincent Campasano, Senior Vice President of Medical Operations. “The celebration of this grand opening brings us closer to achieving our vision of building healthier communities through the ease of a flexible healthcare option.”

Through the use of CityMD’s centralized Aftercare Department, expert clinical assistants will help patients coordinate follow-up care, ranging from referrals to pre-approvals and other appointments. After their visits, patients can also send bill payments, view their statements, update their information, and even submit questions through CityMD’s secure online portal.

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CityMD has more than 100 medical centers across the metro area. Each CityMD location is staffed primarily by board-certified emergency medicine doctors. Beginning Monday, December 17, 2018, patients can visit the new CityMD Elmhurst, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. For more information, please call the Rego Park location at 646-647-1253. CityMD accepts most insurance, including Affinity, Healthfirst, Fidelis, and MetroPlus. For the complete list of insurance options, click here.

Founded in 2010 by a passionate group of emergency medicine physicians, CityMD’s mission is to serve its communities by providing quality medical care through convenient access and an exceptional experience. The company’s unwavering commitment to treating all patients with respect and genuine kindness – while offering exceptional services and a cost-effective alternative to the ER – has enabled CityMD to grow from a single practice in Manhattan to more than 100 locations in the greater New York metropolitan area and in Seattle, Washington. For more information about CityMD, and a list of locations, please visit CityMD.com.

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