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AFC Urgent Care, Athens

AFC Urgent Care

Urgent Care • Athens, AL • Since 1982

About

AFC Athens is part of American Family Care (AFC), a private healthcare group operating urgent care centers and walk-in clinics in the United States. AFC Athens offers walk-in urgent care services for immediate health needs, typically at lower cost than a hospital visit. The AFC network, founded in 1982, employs hundreds (approximately 879 nationally) and provides a mix of medical, administrative, and operations roles. Current openings in the broader AFC system include multiple clinical positions (e.g., Radiologic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner). While AFC Athens locations are not separately detailed here, AFC’s Athens-area clinic would align with AFC’s standard urgent-care model: extended hours for non-emergency injuries and illnesses, on-site X-ray and basic lab testing, and walk-in access without an appointment. For specifics on AFC Athens hours, services, and exact address, please check the AFC urgent care site or contact their Athens location directly.

Clinic Type

Urgent Care

Address

1285 US Highway 72 East, Athens, AL 35611

Phone

(256) 278-3000

Email

complianceofficer@americanfamilycare.com

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM; Saturday - Sunday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Services Offered

  • Walk-In Clinic
  • Urgent Care

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

Walk-ins Welcome

Yes, Walk-ins are welcome.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye aggregate: 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,883 total reviews (combined from various platforms))
  • Facebook: 90% recommendation rate (315 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Convenience and availability when other doctors are inaccessible
  • Some patients report positive experiences with the medical care provided, such as with nurses or NPs

Common complaints

  • Long wait times
  • Billing and payment issues, including unexpected bills and collections notices
  • Communication difficulties with office staff and follow-up on prescriptions
  • Reports of being forgotten in exam rooms

"I waited four and a half hours to get an X-ray and I had to cancel other commitments due to this."

— Birdeye review

"I will never return!!! Took 48 hours of calling, being polite, being rude, calling again and finally driving back to get a prescription!!"

— Birdeye review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of . Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.

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