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Patient First

4.5 out of 5 · 192 reviews

Urgent Care • Alexandria, VA • Since 1981 • 1 (Alexandria, VA) locations

About

Patient First is a private urgent and primary care provider based in Glen Allen, Virginia. They operate walk-in urgent care, primary care, and telehealth services at 79 locations across Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, with a focus on non-emergency outpatient care without appointments. The company emphasizes quick access to diagnosis and treatment for common conditions, and supports services through in-person visits and telehealth. For Alexandria-specific needs, note that Patient First’s listed locations are in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey; Alexandria, VA is not listed among current locations in the provided highlights. Key details: headquarter Glen Allen, VA; founded 1981; private; 1,246 employees; main contact: comments@patientfirst.com; phone: 800-447-8588.

Clinic Type

Urgent Care

Address

6311 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306

Phone

(703) 647-6087

Email

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Opening Hours

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year

Telehealth

https://www.patientfirst.com/telehealth

Emergency Care

If you are having a medical emergency, please call 911 immediately.

Services Offered

  • Urgent Care
  • Telehealth
  • Walk-In Clinic
  • Primary Care
  • Immunizations
  • Travel Health

Insurance & Payment

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Patient First participates with all major health insurance plans. Please read our list of insurance plans accepted at Patient First in Virginia.

Walk-in, Pay at time of service

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

What are the hours?

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk right in. No appointment necessary.

What are the hours of operation?

Open 8am - 8pm, 365 days a year.

What services are available on-site?

X-Rays, Lab Testing, Medications On-Site.

What is the contact number for urgent on-call during emergencies?

For urgent medical concerns that require immediate attention and you have previously been seen as a patient at Patient First, call the Washington, D.C., Metro Area Urgent Care on-call physician at (800) 879-0277.

What is the address of this location?

6311 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22306-6410.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Best Urgent Care (as cited by publications/awards)
  • The Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2025, 2023, 2020, 2019
  • Washington Best for Families – 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
  • Washington Jewish Week – 2024,2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yahoo Local: 4.5 out of 5 (on official site) (192 reviews (on Yahoo))
  • Yahoo Local: 2.5 out of 5 (on Yahoo)

Patients praise

  • Quick and efficient service in some instances
  • Polite and professional front-desk staff
  • Recognition of specific high-quality physicians
  • Thorough testing and communication for some patients

Common complaints

  • Long wait times or being forgotten in exam rooms
  • Incompetency in blood draws/phlebotomy procedures
  • Concerns regarding medical accuracy/misdiagnosis

"Once patients are brought inside from the waiting area, there is a recurring issue of being forgotten for extended periods of time."

— LocalityBiz user review

"This office always does a great job if I need medical attention. They have a great system that you get checked in quickly, seen quickly and they are thorough with their care."

— Yahoo Local user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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