AFC Urgent Care
Urgent Care • Athens, AL • Since 1982
About
AFC Athens is part of American Family Care (AFC), a private healthcare group operating urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in the United States. AFC Athens offers walk-in urgent care services for immediate health needs, typically at lower cost than a hospital visit. The AFC network, founded in 1982, employs hundreds (approximately 879 nationally) and provides a mix of medical, administrative, and operations roles. Current openings in the broader AFC system include multiple clinical positions (e.g., Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner). While AFC Athens locations are not separately detailed here, AFC’s Athens-area clinic would align with AFC’s standard urgent-care model: extended hours for non-emergency injuries and illnesses, on-site X-ray and basic lab testing, and walk-in access without an appointment. For specifics on AFC Athens hours, services, and exact address, please check the AFC urgent care site or contact their Athens location directly.
Clinic Type
Urgent Care
Address
1285 US Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611
Phone
(256) 278-3000
complianceofficer@americanfamilycare.com
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
Walk-ins Welcome
Yes, Walk-ins are welcome.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye aggregate: 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,883 total reviews (combined from various platforms))
- Facebook: 90% recommendation rate (315 reviews)
Patients praise
- Convenience and availability when other doctors are inaccessible
- Some patients report positive experiences with the medical care provided, such as with nurses or NPs
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Billing and payment issues, including unexpected bills and collections notices
- Communication difficulties with office staff and follow-up on prescriptions
- Reports of being forgotten in exam rooms
"I waited four and a half hours to get an X-ray and I had to cancel other commitments due to this."
— Birdeye review"I will never return!!! Took 48 hours of calling, being polite, being rude, calling again and finally driving back to get a prescription!!"
— Birdeye reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Healthy Conversations: Inside the ER at Athens-Limestone — Jul 16, 2025
- Athens-Limestone Hospital relocates EMS dispatch operations to 911 center — Jul 11, 2025
- Visit Athens Alabama Press Room: Athens Limestone Hospital Wellness Center — May 1, 2026
- American Family Care Celebrates Milestones and Sets Strategic Vision at Annual Franchise Conference — Oct 28, 2025
- Athens-Limestone Hospital marks 75 years with free event | News | waaytv.com — May 13, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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