Procedures
Convenient On-site Procedures
For your health and convenience, Gateway Family and Urgent Care performs a range of minor medical procedures from the comfort of our offices. These procedures rarely require pre-op testing or fasting, and patients are usually able to drive themselves to-and-from the appointment. Our friendly medical team will ensure you feel comfortable, providing local anesthesia and relaxation medication when necessary.
Some of the procedures we provide on-site:
- Abscess Incision And Drainage
- Ear Irrigation
- Foreign Body Removal
- Ingrown Toenail Treatment
- Laceration Repair (Stitches)
- Minor Burn Care
- Removal Of Skin Tags, Lipomas, Moles And Cysts
- Skin Biopsies
- Splinting
- Wart Removal
If you need a procedure that is not listed, please give us a call to see if we can help you. Depending on your condition, we may refer you to a specialist. In these instances, we will help coordinate your care so you can get the best treatment plan possible.
Gateway Family and Urgent Care
(408) 364-7600
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Monday-Friday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Please call ahead after 1 p.m.
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