Palos Urgent Care

Stitches and cut care, no appointment needed.

A cut that is deep, gaping or will not stay closed may need stitches. It is best to have it checked the same day.

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Urgent care

Stitches and cut care

A provider cleans the cut, checks how deep it is and decides the safest way to close it. The skin is numbed first when stitches are needed. Closing a cut properly helps it heal and lowers the chance of infection.

A cut should be checked if

The edges gape open or will not stay together
It is deep or longer than a small scratch
It keeps bleeding through a bandage
It was caused by something dirty or rusty
There may be glass or dirt left in it
It was caused by an animal or human bite

Bleeding that will not stop after 10 minutes of firm pressure, blood that spurts, a cut with numbness or loss of movement, or a deep cut to the face, neck, chest or belly? Call 911 or go to the emergency room.

What to expect

Press and come in
Press firmly on the cut with a clean cloth and walk in. No appointment is needed.
Clean and close
A provider cleans and examines the cut, numbs the skin and closes it in the way that suits the wound.
Care at home
We explain how to keep the cut clean, which signs of infection to watch for and when the stitches should come out.

Your doctor

Nada Elmakshbr, MD

Internal Medicine · Primary care and women's health

Cost and insurance

Call with your insurance card so we can check your specific plan. Without insurance, stitches start at $220, and our other self-pay prices are below.

Medicare
Illinois Medicaid
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Humana

Not sure about your plan? Call (708) 529-7109 and we will check.

Self-pay prices

Office visit: $120
Visit with flu, COVID and strep tests: $145
Visit with urine test: $145
X-ray: $50
Stitches: from $220
School or sports physical: $30
Work or college physical: $70
Flu shot: $40

Common questions

How soon should a cut be stitched?

As soon as you can, ideally the same day. Waiting raises the chance of infection.

Does getting stitches hurt?

The skin is numbed first. You may feel a brief sting from the numbing medicine, then pressure or tugging.

Do I need a tetanus shot?

It depends on the cut and the date of your last tetanus shot. Tell the provider when you last had one.

What are signs that a cut is infected?

Watch for spreading redness, warmth, swelling, pus, worsening pain or fever. Come back or call if you notice any of these.

Can you stitch a cut on my child?

For babies and young children, please call first at (708) 529-7109.

Stitches and cut care in Palos Hills.