When your child is sick or injured, timely care matters. Medical Center of Marin provides pediatric urgent care for children ages 5 and above, giving families a convenient option when a non-life-threatening health concern cannot wait for a regular doctor’s appointment. Our urgent care clinic is located in Novato, California, where we serve families from throughout Marin County and nearby communities.

Prompt Medical Care When Your Child Needs Attention

Medical needs can happen suddenly. A sore throat may appear before school, an earache may worsen overnight, or a minor injury may happen during sports practice, a hike, or a weekend activity. When your child’s regular pediatrician is unavailable, Medical Center of Marin can help evaluate and treat many common illnesses and injuries for children ages 5 and up.

Our team understands that children need compassionate, patient-focused care. We work to make visits as efficient and reassuring as possible, helping families get answers and treatment without an unnecessary trip to the emergency room for non-emergency concerns.

Common Pediatric Conditions We Treat

Medical Center of Marin provides care for a wide range of non-life-threatening pediatric concerns in children ages 5 and older. Families often visit our Novato clinic for symptoms and conditions such as sore throats, strep throat, flu symptoms, upper respiratory infections, sinus symptoms, ear infections, pink eye, mild allergic reactions, rashes, urinary tract infections, minor cuts, sprains, strains, and sports injuries.

Our clinic can also assist with diagnostic services when appropriate. Depending on your child’s symptoms, care may include an exam, testing, treatment recommendations, medication guidance, or referral for follow-up care.

A Convenient Option for Marin Families

Medical Center of Marin is located in Novato, making our clinic a convenient urgent care option for families throughout the North Bay. We serve patients from Novato, San Rafael, Terra Linda, Marinwood, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Petaluma, and surrounding communities. Whether your family is coming from school, work, sports practice, or a weekend outing, our clinic provides accessible care for children ages 5 and up who need prompt medical attention.

For families across Marin County, urgent care can be especially helpful when a primary care provider is booked, closed, or unavailable. Our goal is to provide quality medical care while helping families save time and avoid the higher cost and longer wait often associated with emergency room visits for minor conditions.>

Not a Replacement for Your Child’s Pediatrician

The Medical Center of Marin is here to help when your child needs timely care, but urgent care is not intended to replace your child’s regular pediatrician. After treatment, we encourage families to follow up with their child’s primary care physician when needed.

If your child requires ongoing care, specialized attention, or additional evaluation, our team can provide appropriate guidance and referral recommendations. If your family does not currently have a primary care physician, we can help you understand options for follow-up care.

When to Visit the Emergency Room

Urgent care is appropriate for many non-life-threatening concerns, but some symptoms require emergency medical attention. Go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if your child has trouble breathing, severe chest pain, loss of consciousness, seizure, severe allergic reaction, uncontrolled bleeding, serious head injury, severe dehydration, or any condition that appears life-threatening.

When you are unsure about the severity of your child’s symptoms, it is always best to choose the safest level of care.

FAQs About Pediatric Urgent Care

Below are answers to common questions families may have before visiting Medical Center of Marin for pediatric urgent care:

What ages does Medical Center of Marin see for pediatric urgent care?

Medical Center of Marin sees children ages 5 and above. We do not provide urgent care for children under age 5.

Where is Medical Center of Marin located?

Our clinic is located in Novato, CA. We serve families from Novato, San Rafael, Terra Linda, Marinwood, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Petaluma, Albany, and nearby communities.

Can urgent care replace my child’s pediatrician?

No. Urgent care is helpful when your child needs prompt treatment for a non-life-threatening issue, but it should not replace ongoing care from a regular pediatrician.

What should I bring to my child’s visit?

Please bring your child’s insurance information, identification, medication list, relevant medical history, and any forms or notes related to the visit.

Visit Medical Center of Marin

If your child is age 5 or older and needs prompt care for a non-life-threatening illness or injury, Medical Center of Marin is here to help. Visit our Novato clinic today for compassionate pediatric urgent care.