Cut yourself? Walk in now.
Stitches, staples, skin glue, wound cleaning, and tetanus boosters — all done during your visit. The sooner we close it, the better it heals. Most cuts repair best when seen within 6 to 8 hours.
Severe bleeding that won't stop with pressure? Pumping or spurting blood, exposed bone, or loss of finger function — call 911 immediately or go to the nearest ER.
The cuts and wounds we handle every day.
If you're not sure whether your cut needs stitches, just walk in. We'll evaluate it and tell you straight.
Kitchen & Knife Cuts
Slipped while cutting an onion or slicing bread? We see this several times a week. Quick to clean, quick to close, and you'll be back in the kitchen in no time.
Work & Tool Injuries
Hand tools, power tools, glass, sheet metal — most worksite cuts can be handled here. We coordinate with workers' comp documentation when needed.
Kids' Falls & Scrapes
Bike crashes, playground falls, sports injuries. We're calm with kids, work efficiently, and use skin glue when we can to skip stitches and avoid the needle altogether.
Deeper Lacerations
Cuts that won't stop bleeding with pressure, gape open, or appear deeper than a quarter inch usually need closure. We handle most lacerations on arms, legs, hands, and scalp.
Puncture Wounds
Stepped on a nail? Bit by an animal? Punctures need cleaning, evaluation for foreign bodies, and often a tetanus booster. We handle all three during the same visit.
Infected Wounds
Existing cut that's now red, swollen, warm, or oozing? We evaluate the infection, clean it out, prescribe antibiotics, and arrange follow-up to make sure it's healing right.
When to skip urgent care and go to the ER: Severe bleeding that won't slow with pressure, exposed bone or tendon, deep facial wounds requiring plastic surgery, suspected nerve or artery damage, or any loss of finger or limb function.
Most laceration visits take under an hour.
Walk in, get evaluated, get cleaned and closed, and head home with care instructions.
Walk in & check in
Stop by 624 Charlevoix Avenue. Tell our front desk you have a cut that needs to be looked at — we'll get you back as quickly as possible. Bring a clean cloth or paper towel pressed against the wound.
Typical Time
5–10 minutes
Evaluate & numb
A provider examines the wound, checks for foreign bodies, and decides on the best closure method — stitches, staples, or skin glue. We numb the area first so the actual closure isn't painful.
Typical Time
10–15 minutes
Close, dress & go home
We close the wound, apply a clean dressing, and give you written care instructions. If you need a tetanus booster, we administer it during the visit. Stitches typically come out in 7–14 days depending on location.
Typical Time
15–25 minutes
While you're on your way in
- Apply firm pressure with a clean cloth
- Elevate the wound above your heart if you can
- Don't pour hydrogen peroxide on it — it can damage tissue
- Don't apply ice directly to the wound
- Bring your insurance card and ID
- Have someone drive you if you feel lightheaded
Stitches here vs. stitches at the ER.
Same wound. Same closure. Very different cost, very different wait, very different experience.
Walk in. Numb. Close. Go home.
Typical Wait
Most patients seen in under 30 minutes
Typical Cost
A fraction of an ER visit
Closure Performed By
Your provider, the same visit
Follow-Up
Stitch removal here when ready
Triage. Wait. Wait again.
Typical Wait
Often 2–4 hours for non-critical care
Typical Cost
10x the cost of urgent care
Closure Performed By
A provider you may not see again
Follow-Up
Often a separate office for stitch removal
The sooner you walk in, the better it heals.
Apply pressure with a clean cloth, grab your insurance card, and head over. We'll evaluate, clean, close, and have you on your way home — usually in under an hour.