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Care where you are
Care Essentials by Kaiser Permanente is a convenient solution designed around your lifestyle in Northern California.
Book nowConveniently located
in Downtown San Francisco
Our clinic offers a range of care options from virtual to in-person and is conveniently located to meet you where you work, live, or play.
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San Francisco | Downtown
425 Mission St, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-833-2200Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm
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Care that fits your needs
As a Kaiser Permanente member, you can easily get care from home or on the go.
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Same-day and next-day appointments, walk-ins welcome
- Expert care provided by an integrated team
- A seamless integration into Kaiser Permanente’s system of clinics and hospitals
- In-person, e-visits, virtual visits, and 24/7 advice by phone
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Services at a glance
Care Essentials provides curated services to help you stay on top of your health.
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Minor illnesses
- Minor injuries
- Women’s health
- Wellness
- Vaccines
For a detailed list of services provided, please visit the Downtown San Francisco clinic page.
Learn more on our Northern California clinic page
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How is Care Essentials different from emergency care?
Care Essentials offers accessible, convenient care for minor health care needs. It does not offer specialty care or emergency care.
Care Essentials
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Cold, cough and sinus symptoms
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Fever, moderate vomiting
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Asthma or allergies
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Minor wounds, rashes, sprains, and strains
Emergency Care
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Chest pain or pressure
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Severe stomach pain that comes on suddenly
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Severe shortness of breath
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Decrease in or loss of consciousness