Walk In Clinics

No-Frills Medical Care. Walk-in clinics have proliferated in recent years. They often cost less than private doctors or hospitals. You can walk in without an appointment and get a medical treatment or consultation. These clinics are especially useful in emergencies that are not life threatening, though for really serious cases you would want to go to a hospital emergency room with all its facilities and equipment.

Specialty Clinics

Specialized clinics exist for particular areas of medical care. Women's health care centers, for example, deal with birth control, pregnancy testing, abortions, and related matters. Cosmetic surgery, sports medicine and eye-care centers are other examples of specialized areas of care.