Does Urgent Care Do Stitches?

Does Urgent Care Do Stitches?

Yes—most urgent care centers can do stitches (also called sutures) for non-life-threatening cuts and wounds.

But before going to urgent care, get a free, instant symptom check with Ubie Health to see if you truly need stitches or if home care or a different type of medical visit is a better choice.

Urgent care can clean wounds, stop bleeding, numb the area, and stitch cuts closed to promote healing and prevent infection—but not every cut requires urgent care treatment.

When Urgent Care Can Handle Stitches

Urgent care clinics are equipped to do stitches for:

• Cuts deeper than ¼ inch

• Wounds with edges that won't stay closed

• Bleeding that slows but doesn't stop with pressure

• Minor animal bites or punctures (when rabies risk is low)

They can also remove stitches later and check for infection.

When to Skip Urgent Care and Go to the ER Instead

Some cuts are too serious for urgent care and require emergency room treatment:

• Heavy bleeding that won't stop after 10 minutes of pressure

• Cuts caused by dirty or rusty objects with high infection risk

• Wounds exposing bone, muscle, or fat

• Deep wounds on the face, neck, or genitals

• Severe injuries from major accidents

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1. Asks targeted questions—just like an urgent care triage nurse.

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3. Tells you instantly if you should go to urgent care, the ER, your doctor, or treat it at home.

That means you'll know whether you actually need stitches **before you spend $150–$200** on an urgent care visit without insurance.

Cuts That Often Don't Require Stitches

Many minor cuts heal well with at-home care:

• Shallow scratches

• Paper cuts

• Small kitchen nicks that stop bleeding quickly

• Minor abrasions

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