At General Practice Hospital (GPH) , our Urgent Care Unit is designed to deliver timely, expert medical attention for patients experiencing sudden illnesses or minor emergencies that require immediate care but are not life-threatening. Situated in the heart of Islamabad, our UCU provides a safe, modern, and fully equipped space for patients seeking urgent medical help — without the long wait times of a traditional emergency room. Our focus is on providing rapid diagnosis, swift treatment, and compassionate care, ensuring you feel better faster and return home with confidence.
Your Health, Our Priority
We understand that health concerns don’t always follow a schedule. That’s why our Urgent Care Unit is open for walk-in patients and designed to provide fast, hassle-free access to medical support. Whether it’s a sudden fever, a painful injury, or the need for urgent medication, our highly trained physicians, nurses, and support staff work together to make sure your treatment begins within minutes of arrival. The environment is calm, organized, and focused on patient comfort, making it a much better experience than crowded ERs.
Each treatment bay is equipped with comfortable patient beds, advanced monitors, and emergency equipment to ensure quick and accurate assessment. Our setup allows physicians and nurses to keep you under close observation while maintaining your privacy.
Our UCU features an attached minor operating theater , equipped with modern surgical tools and sterilization systems for small procedures such as wound stitching, abscess drainage, incision & drainage, and foreign body removal. All procedures are carried out under strict aseptic protocols for maximum patient safety.
With direct access to our in-house lab and radiology department, patients benefit from stat blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and other urgent diagnostics . Results are delivered quickly, enabling the physician to make informed decisions on your treatment without delay.
Our patients’ vital signs are continuously monitored and connected to the nursing station for instant alerts in case of any changes. Oxygen therapy, IV fluids, nebulization, and cardiac monitoring are available for patients requiring additional support.
Medications, injections, and IV drips can be administered on the spot, thanks to our connected hospital pharmacy — ensuring no delay in treatment.
Our Urgent Care Unit is staffed with experienced general physicians, nurses trained in urgent response, and on-call specialists. This collaborative approach ensures that you receive a complete, holistic plan of care and are seamlessly referred to IPD, OT, or specialist consultation if needed.
• Acute fever, flu, dehydration & viral infections
• Breathing difficulties, asthma attacks, and allergic reactions
• Minor fractures, dislocations, and musculoskeletal injuries
• Cuts, burns, and wounds requiring professional dressing
• Sudden abdominal pain, food poisoning, or severe vomiting
• Migraine attacks, acute headaches, and dizziness
• Urinary problems such as retention, pain, or infection
• High blood pressure or blood sugar spikes needing urgent control
• Fast Access: Walk-in service with minimal waiting time
• Advanced Infrastructure: Oxygen supply, suction, nebulizers, and a fully equipped minor OT
• Patient-Centric Design: Clean, private bays for comfort and dignity
• International Standards: Strict infection control, sterilization, and patient safety protocols
• Integrated Care: Direct connection to lab, radiology, pharmacy, and inpatient units
Fast, expert attention for non-life-threatening emergencies — no appointment needed.
An Urgent Care Unit (UCU) is designed for non-life-threatening but urgent medical conditions like fever, minor injuries, asthma attacks, or dehydration. Unlike busy ERs, our UCU at GPH offers short wait times, calm surroundings, and quick treatment, making it ideal for patients who need immediate attention but not intensive emergency resuscitation.
You can visit for: • Sudden high fever or viral illness • Asthma attacks or breathing difficulty • Minor fractures, dislocations, sprains • Cuts, burns, wounds needing dressing or stitches • Food poisoning, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain • Migraine, dizziness, severe headaches • High BP or blood sugar spikes • Urinary tract issues (pain, retention, infection)
No appointment is needed. Walk-in patients are welcome 7 days a week. Our team is ready to provide immediate care within minutes of arrival.
Yes, our UCU operates round the clock, ensuring urgent medical care is available day or night, weekends and public holidays included.
Yes — our UCU is staffed by experienced general physicians, urgent care nurses, and on-call specialists, so you receive comprehensive treatment and quick referrals if hospital admission or surgery is needed.
Absolutely. We offer stat lab tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and ECGs on-site, with results delivered quickly so your treatment can start without delay.
Yes — we have a dedicated minor OT (operating theater) inside the UCU for procedures like wound stitching, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and other small interventions under aseptic conditions.
Yes, our UCU is equipped for oxygen therapy, nebulization, IV fluids, and cardiac monitoring, ensuring patients receive immediate stabilization.
We follow international infection control standards, including equipment sterilization, aseptic wound care, and routine sanitization of treatment bays to ensure patient safety.
Yes — patients requiring observation, surgery, or IPD care are seamlessly shifted to our inpatient rooms, operation theaters, or ICU without delays.
Yes, we work with major insurance companies for cashless or reimbursable urgent care services. Please check with our billing desk or your insurer for pre-approval if required.