If your child wants to play sports at school this year, he/she will need a physical to participate. There are a few places around town, in addition to your family practitioner or pediatrician, where your child’s health can be assessed, and you can be provided a release form for your school’s athletic department. Some of the sites listed below also provide year-round support for sports injuries, rehabilitation and training. See individual websites for details.
Doctor’s Walk-In Clinic
www.augustawalkinclinic.com
(706) 729-8989
Located on Central Avenue, Doctor’s Clinic welcomes walk-ins and is set up for fast and effective medical services, providing minimal wait time. Open Monday – Saturday. Accepts health insurance.
Doctor’s Hospital
www.doctors-hospital.net/service/sports-medicine
(706) 651-3232
Doctor’s Hospital sports medicine services include pre-season physicals, sports rehabilitation, orthopedics, sports physical therapy, sports-specific training, injury prevention, nutrition and more. It is located at 3651 Wheeler Road.
Augusta University Health
www.augustahealth.org/pediatric-sports-medicine
Grovetown: 706-446-4886
Augusta: 706-721- 5437
West Wheeler: 706-312-5437
Augusta University Health provides services to many local high schools. AU’s certified athletic trainers are a vital component to the establishment’s programs, helping to meet the individual needs of recreational, scholastic and collegiate athletes in the Augusta River Region.
MEDNOW
Urgent Care + Walk-in Clinic
www.mednowurgentcare.net/services/medical-services/sports-physicals
Sites available throughout Augusta and Grovetown. See web for contact info:
www.mednowurgentcare.net/contact-us
Sports physicals are provided at a nominal fee, without an appointment. Bring your school’s form or download the state’s Pre-participation Evaluation Form and fill out appropriate information before scheduling your appointment.
CVS- Minute Clinic
North Augusta
www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/clinic-locator/sc/northaugusta/specialty/sports-physicals-5575.html
See MinuteClinic hours for information regarding walk-ins. Schedule a visit online until 6:30pm most weeknights. Accepts some insurances and coverage varies by location and service.
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