Acute & Sick Visits · Glendale, CA · Los Angeles Primary Care
When You Are Not Feeling Well,
See a Physician Who Knows You
Same-day and next-day sick visits for the most common acute illnesses, from a physician-led primary care practice in Glendale, CA. A better alternative to urgent care.
Primary Care When You Need It
Sick visits from a physician
who actually knows your history
When you are not feeling well, the last thing you want is to explain your entire medical history to a stranger at an urgent care center. At Los Angeles Primary Care in Glendale, acute visits are handled by Sera Ramadan, D.O. or one of her physician associates who already know your chart, your allergies, your medications, and your background.
Formerly based in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Primary Care is now located in Glendale, CA, continuing to serve patients from Pasadena, Burbank, La Cañada, and across the greater LA area. We offer same-day and next-day appointments for sick visits whenever possible, so you can be seen quickly without sacrificing the quality of care that comes from a physician who knows you.
Common Acute Conditions
What we treat at your
sick visit in Glendale
These are the most common reasons patients come in for acute visits. If you are not sure whether what you are experiencing warrants a visit, call us and we will help you figure it out.
Upper Respiratory Infections
Colds, bronchitis, and upper respiratory tract infections are among the most common reasons for acute primary care visits. We evaluate your symptoms, determine whether a bacterial infection requiring antibiotics is present, and help you recover as efficiently as possible.
Sinus Infections
Not every sinus infection needs antibiotics, and prescribing them unnecessarily does more harm than good. We assess whether your sinusitis is viral or bacterial, manage symptoms appropriately, and prescribe antibiotics only when they are clinically indicated.
Strep Throat
Rapid strep testing is available in-office. If you have a sudden sore throat with fever, difficulty swallowing, or swollen lymph nodes, come in and we can give you an answer and a treatment plan the same day.
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
We perform in-office urinalysis and can order urine cultures for accurate diagnosis. For patients with recurrent UTIs, we go beyond treating the acute episode to investigate contributing factors and prevent future infections.
Pink Eye & Eye Infections
Conjunctivitis, whether bacterial, viral, or allergic, requires different treatment depending on the cause. We examine and differentiate, prescribe appropriately, and advise on when further evaluation by an ophthalmologist is needed.
Ear Infections & Ear Pain
Both outer and middle ear infections are assessed in-office. We examine the ear canal and eardrum, determine whether treatment is needed, and manage pain in the interim. Swimmer's ear, otitis media, and referred ear pain from other sources are all evaluated here.
Flu & COVID-19
Rapid in-office testing for both influenza and COVID-19 is available. We assess severity, manage symptoms, prescribe antivirals when appropriate and within the treatment window, and advise on isolation and return-to-activity guidelines.
Rashes & Skin Infections
Rashes range from straightforward contact dermatitis to shingles to infected skin lesions that need immediate attention. We evaluate, diagnose, and treat a wide range of dermatologic presentations, and refer to dermatology when the situation warrants specialist care.
Stomach Bugs & GI Illness
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain can have many causes. We evaluate GI symptoms in the context of your full health history, rule out concerning diagnoses, manage dehydration, and determine whether further workup or imaging is needed.
Why It Matters
Primary care sick visits versus
urgent care or the ER
For most acute illnesses, you do not need urgent care or an emergency room. You need a physician who can see you quickly and who already knows your history. Here is the difference.
Urgent Care or Walk-In Clinic
What you typically get
- ✗ A different provider every visit
- ✗ No access to your full medical history
- ✗ Long wait times, especially during cold and flu season
- ✗ Protocols over individualized judgment
- ✗ No continuity after your visit
- ✗ Frequent unnecessary antibiotic prescribing
Los Angeles Primary Care, Glendale
What you get here
- ✓ Sera Ramadan, D.O. or one of her physician associates
- ✓ Full access to your chart, allergies, and medications
- ✓ Same-day appointments when available
- ✓ Clinical judgment tailored to your individual situation
- ✓ Follow-up care built into the visit
- ✓ Antibiotics prescribed only when actually needed
Your Care Team
Sera Ramadan, D.O.
Board-Certified Internal Medicine
Formerly based in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Primary Care is now located at our Glendale, CA clinic, continuing to serve patients from Pasadena, Burbank, La Cañada, and across the greater Los Angeles area.
Sera Ramadan, D.O. is a board-certified internal medicine physician who leads a small, physician-owned practice built around the idea that primary care should feel personal. When you come in sick, you are not a number in a queue. You are a patient whose history, conditions, and medications are already known, and your care is shaped by that context from the moment you walk in.
Acute visits here are handled with the same level of attention as any other appointment. We do not rush through sick visits or hand them off to whoever is available. Our physician and physician associates take the time to understand what is going on, evaluate appropriately, and make sure you leave with a clear plan.
Service Area
Acute care visits for Glendale
and surrounding communities
Our clinic is located in Glendale, CA and is easily accessible from Pasadena, Burbank, La Cañada Flintridge, and the greater Los Angeles area. If you are searching for a same-day sick visit or primary care doctor near you, we are accepting new patients and offer same-day availability when possible.
Common Questions
What patients ask about
acute and sick visits
Not feeling well? See a physician
who already knows you
Same-day and next-day sick visits in Glendale, CA. A physician-led alternative to urgent care, serving Pasadena, Burbank, La Cañada, and greater Los Angeles.
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