Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed
Fast, Friendly, and Dedicated Urgent Care
In and out quickly, treated like family. Two Bakersfield locations open every day with X-rays and rapid testing under one roof.
Our Panama Ln clinic — walk in any day, 8 AM – 9 PM
7 days
Open weekly
Every day, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Walk in anytime.
Imaging
On-site X-rays
2 sites
Locations
Panama Ln & Coffee Rd, both in Bakersfield, CA.
Bedside manner
Friendly, dedicated care
2-in-1
On-site diagnostics
Digital X-rays & rapid tests, without a second stop.
Facilities
Immaculate & calm
We treat every patient like family and provide the friendliest, most dedicated care in the area, so a prompt response keeps your life uninterrupted.
Why 1st Choice
Prompt care that keeps your life uninterrupted
A prompt response to lacerations, broken bones, strains, sprains, and sudden illness makes all the difference. We treat every patient like family, with the friendliest, most dedicated care in the area.
Fast check-in & check-out
Immaculate facilities
Experienced providers
What we treat
Most care in a single stop.
Many common tests and treatments are available on-site. Your provider may recommend additional testing or specialist care when needed.
Rapid Tests
In-House Rapid Tests
Imaging
On-Site X-Rays
Wound Care
Wound Care & Sutures
Screening
STD & TB Testing
Telemedicine
Telemedicine Visits
Ultrasound is available exclusively at our Panama Ln location. See the full list of services on our services page.
Two convenient locations
Right here in Bakersfield
Two clinics across Kern County, both open every day with on-site X-rays and in-house rapid tests.
Panama LnCoffee Rd
Main Location
Panama Ln
Ultrasound available
Bakersfield
Coffee Rd
Coverage
Insurance & payments
We work with most major plans and keep billing simple, so care is one less thing to worry about.
Accepted insurance
Most PPOs Kaiser Kern Family Dignity Health Medicare Medi-Cal
Payment methods
Credit Card Cash
Not sure if your plan is covered? Call ahead and our team will confirm before your visit. Insurance & payment details.
Answers about 1st Choice.
No. We are a walk-in urgent care, so you can come in any day between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. Calling ahead helps us prepare, but it is never required.
Still have questions?
Find answers to the most common questions about 1st Choice Urgent Care here. If you don't see what you're looking for, our team is one call away.
Feeling unwell? Don't wait it out.
Walk in any day between 8am and 9pm. Pick the Bakersfield location nearest you and we'll be ready when you arrive.