STD Testing & Treatment in West Haven, CT
DOCS Urgent Care in West Haven, CT offers low-cost sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing and treatment options. If you’re sexually active, contemplate getting tested for your own sake and safety. Our board-certified physicians provide reliable services easily in our West Haven, CT clinic.
We can’t emphasize enough the importance of STD testing. It’s not normally included as a part of your yearly exams with your family doctor but it’s critical for your health. You don’t need to make an appointment with our West Haven, CT clinic unless you prefer it. For your convenience, we accept walk-ins every day and take most health insurance plans.
QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE
DOCS URGENT CARE – WEST HAVEN, CT
ADDRESS
636 Campbell Avenue
West Haven, CT 06516
PHONE
(203) 208-7972
FAX
(203) 859-5243
HOURS
WEEKDAYS : 8AM-8PM
WEEKENDS : 8AM-6PM
STD Testing with Results in 20 minutes!
DOCS is now offering on site STI & STD testing in all locations. Results are available within 20 minutes.
– Most insurances accepted
– Medicare and Medicaid accepted
– testing is run on site
– walk ins accepted
– reasonable self pay pricing
What are STIs & STDs?
STI stands for sexually transmitted infection and STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. It’s important to catch these infections early on as it can lead to better health outcomes
DOCS STI testing can help enable improved health outcomes by:
• Increasing treatment compliance
• Limiting onward transmission
• Minimizing the risk of untreated conditions
• Ensuring the right treatment is provided
If you think you might have been exposed to and STI or STD, book an appointment here or walk in to any of our centers today for immediate testing.
What to Know About STD Testing
What happens during STD Testing?
When you’re ready to obtain your comprehensive STD test, visit our West Haven, CT walk-in clinic. We know that the thought of possibly having an STD seems alarming but our caring staff is here to answer all of your questions regarding STDs and the testing process.
Before we begin, we take down all of the information related to your sexual activity, medical history, and any type of symptoms. Occasionally, we recommend that you obtain a full panel of STD tests to eliminate the infection of all STDs, particularly if you don’t have any symptoms. If you believe you have caught an STD, please avoid sexual activity and get tested as soon as possible.
Types of Testing:
*Urine or blood sample
*Swabs (mouth, genitals, sores, discharge)
*Physical exam
We take the information we’ve collected from you to form a general idea of the type of STD you may have been exposed to before we give you a test. Once we have it narrowed down then we carry out a physical exam and draw your labs for your STD test. Many of the samples we collect can be assessed in our office. If the obtained specimen is sent to a local lab for testing then the results usually arrive in about a week.
What Types of Treatment Are Available In Our west haven Urgent Care?
First, we can treat the following STD’s:
**HIV/AIDS
*Chlamydia
*Syphilis
*Gonorrhea
*Hepatitis C
*HPV
*Herpes
Once we’ve diagnosed your STD, we present you with your treatment options. It’s important to understand that some STDs, like Herpes, cannot be cured. The symptoms of these types of STDs can be managed through medication and lifestyle choices. For the STDs that can be successfully treated, ensure that you follow your doctor’s directions completely to avoid a recurrence of your symptoms. For information about your treatment, speak with a member of our staff at our West Haven, CT office.
When Should You Get Tested?
If you are sexually active, have unprotected sex, or seem to have developed odd symptoms or an infection, visit our West Haven, CT clinic for a walk-in evaluation to receive an STD test. It’s chiefly necessary to visit us if you’ve had multiple partners and had sex without protection.
It’s highly recommended that individuals get STD testing periodically. Very often, some patients report not having any symptoms and are completely surprised to learn they’ve contracted an STD. Our team ensures you will receive trustworthy and confidential STD testing at our West Haven, CT location. For information about DOCS Urgent Care STD testing, reach out today.
The Care When You Need It in West Haven
DOCS Urgent Care of West Haven part of the larger DOCS Urgent Care network. A network of professional Urgent Care clinics run by board-certified health care providers. Our goal is to give the highest quality care to our patients while providing affordable care.