100% Virtual Urgent Care · Athens, GA
Georgia's ERs are slammed — and Athens is no exception. See a real board-certified emergency physician by secure video for a flat $100 instead — same day, from home, the office, or campus — and we'll send your prescription to the pharmacy closest to you.
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Why Athens chooses us
From Five Points to Eastside to Watkinsville, a trip to Piedmont Athens Regional or St. Mary's can mean hours in the waiting room. A $100 video visit gets you a board-certified ER physician in minutes.
No lobby full of sick people, no long wait, no drive across town. See a board-certified ER physician from your couch, your office, or your dorm — anywhere in the Athens area.
No facility fees, no surprise bills, no insurance runaround. You know exactly what a visit costs before you book — and a week of follow-up messaging is included.
Every visit is with a board-certified emergency physician — Dr. Petersen or Dr. Carlson — who listens, diagnoses, and treats. Not an app, not a nurse line.
The Athens ER reality
Across Georgia, ER leaders have called the wait times a crisis — and Athens isn't spared. Piedmont Athens Regional and St. Mary's can mean multi-hour waits, with minor problems seen last. A flat $100 FirstCall visit gets you a board-certified ER physician in minutes instead.
Sources: 11Alive reporting on Georgia ER wait times; publicly reported Athens-area ER wait times; University of Michigan / Michigan Medicine (national trend). Waits vary by hospital, day, and acuity.
What we treat
If it's urgent but not an emergency, there's a good chance we can treat it from your phone or laptop. A few of the most common reasons Athens calls us:
For life-threatening emergencies — chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, or stroke symptoms — call 911. Telehealth is for non-emergency urgent conditions.
How it works
Request a visit online or call (850) 660-8680. No app to download, no account to create.
Connect by secure, HIPAA-compliant video with a board-certified emergency physician who listens and treats.
We send your prescription electronically to the pharmacy nearest you, plus a week of follow-up messaging if you have questions.
Serving Athens & the area
As long as you're physically in Georgia, you're covered. We care for patients across Athens, Clarke County, and the surrounding area.
Your prescription, your pharmacy
After your video visit we send your prescription electronically to whichever pharmacy is most convenient for you. Enter your ZIP code (or use your location) to see the pharmacies closest to you and whether they're open now.
More than a one-time visit
FirstCall Urgent Care is your first call when you're sick. But the same board-certified physicians also run FirstCall DPC — direct primary care where your doctor knows your name, answers your texts, and helps you stay ahead of problems instead of just reacting to them. Try us once for $100; if it clicks, we'll show you what ongoing care looks like.
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Ready when you are
See a board-certified ER physician by video, every day 8 to 8. Pay your flat $100 and you'll pick your visit time next — we'll send your prescription to the pharmacy closest to you in Athens.
Secure payment by Stripe. After payment, choose your time and complete a quick intake.
Money-back guarantee — if we can’t help you, your visit is refunded.