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If you need medical help in San Francisco, you can find hospitals, urgent care clinics, and 24-hour pharmacies across all San Francisco metro area. Most minor health issues can be treated at urgent care clinics or pharmacies, while hospitals handle serious emergencies. Knowing which facility to go to before you need one saves time when it matters most.
| Facility | Neighborhood | Type | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zuckerberg SF General Hospital | Mission District | Level I Trauma / ER | 24 hours, 7 days | 415-206-8000 |
| Saint Francis Memorial Hospital | Nob Hill | Full ER | 24 hours, 7 days | 415-353-6000 |
| UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion | Western Addition | Full ER | 24 hours, 7 days | 415-567-6600 |
| California Pacific Medical Center, Davies | Castro | Full ER | 24 hours, 7 days | 415-600-6000 |
| Carbon Health Urgent Care, Mission | Mission District | Urgent Care | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | 415-231-3099 |
| Carbon Health Urgent Care, SoMa | SoMa | Urgent Care | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily | See app |
| Concentra Urgent Care | Financial District | Urgent Care | Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | 415-362-8600 |
Walgreens runs the most 24-hour pharmacy locations in San Francisco, and three of them are close to the neighborhoods where most travelers stay.
CVS Pharmacy operates locations near Union Square and SoMa, though most CVS pharmacies in San Francisco close by 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. Check the CVS store locator for current hours before you go.
Emergency room visits in San Francisco cost several hundred to several thousand dollars without insurance, depending on what treatment you receive. Urgent care visits run significantly less, often between $150 and $300 for a basic visit without insurance, though prices vary by clinic.
If you carry travel insurance, call your insurer before you go to a facility so they can confirm coverage and, in some cases, arrange direct billing. Most San Francisco hospitals and urgent care clinics accept major US insurance plans. International travelers should bring their insurance card and a credit card, since upfront payment is common for out-of-network or uninsured patients.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has a financial assistance program for uninsured and low-income patients. Ask at the admissions desk or call 415-206-8000 to ask about the program before or after your visit.
San Francisco's public transit network, including Muni Metro and BART, connects most major hospitals and urgent care clinics without requiring a car or rideshare. Choosing transit to reach a medical facility reduces your trip's carbon footprint and avoids the parking costs that add up near hospitals like UCSF and Saint Francis Memorial.
FAQs
The Walgreens at 135 Powell St operates a 24-hour pharmacy and sits about a 2-minute walk from Powell Street Muni Metro Station. It is the most accessible around-the-clock pharmacy for travelers staying near Union Square, Nob Hill, or the Financial District. The store number is 415-984-0797.
Carbon Health has urgent care locations in the Mission District and SoMa, both reachable by Muni in about 20 minutes from Fisherman's Wharf. For something closer, Saint Francis Memorial Hospital at 900 Hyde St on Nob Hill has a 24-hour emergency room and is about a 10-minute drive or Muni ride from the Wharf. For minor issues, the Carbon Health app lets you book ahead and reduce wait time.
California Pacific Medical Center's Davies Campus at Castro and Duboce is about a 10-minute drive from SoMa. Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 1001 Potrero Ave in the Mission District is also close and operates as the city's only Level I Trauma Center. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 and let paramedics decide which facility to use.
Carbon Health Urgent Care at 3024 Mission St sees walk-in patients from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily and handles illness, minor injuries, and lab work. You can book through the Carbon Health app to reduce your wait. For after-hours emergencies in the Mission, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital at 1001 Potrero Ave is about a 5-minute drive.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital accepts all patients regardless of insurance and has a financial assistance program for uninsured visitors. The SF Health Network also runs community health centers across the city that offer sliding-scale fees. For urgent care, Carbon Health and Concentra accept self-pay patients, and you can ask for a cost estimate before your visit.
Call 1-800-222-1222 to reach the California Poison Control System, which operates 24 hours a day. You can also visit calpoison.org for guidance. If the person is unconscious, having a seizure, or not breathing, call 911 instead.
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