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For everyday medical emergencies that don’t warrant a 911 call – cuts that need stitches, sprains, sudden fevers, ear infections, fractures – urgent care clinics fill the gap between primary care and the emergency room. For routine follow-ups, chronic condition management, and care that doesn’t require X-rays or labs, Doctor2me physicians visit at home. The in-home medical services overview covers what’s available at the patient’s address.
Exer Urgent Care operates four urgent care clinics across Pasadena, California, Los Angeles County. The network describes itself as a “physician-led urgent care network” affiliated with Huntington Health – the long-established Pasadena-area hospital network “renowned for clinical excellence and community trust.”
The Exer model, in the network’s own words, is “spearheading a pioneering healthcare initiative to bring emergency medicine directly to communities. This approach not only enhances accessibility but also helps alleviate the strain on local Emergency Departments.”
Pasadena Locations at a Glance
| Location | Address | Phone | X-Ray |
| Pasadena – Allen Ave | 215 N Allen Ave, Pasadena 91106 | (626) 817-9002 | No |
| Pasadena – East Del Mar Blvd | 3160 E Del Mar Blvd, Ste #110, Pasadena 91107 | (626) 270-2400 | Yes |
| Pasadena – Lake Ave | 600 S Lake Ave, Pasadena 91106 | (626) 844-8848 | No |
| Pasadena – South Fair Oaks Ave | 797 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena 91105 | (626) 385-1455 | Yes |
What Is Exer Urgent Care?
Exer is a physician-led urgent care network operating across Southern California. According to its published model, Exer is “more than your typical walk-in clinic” – the network’s stated goal is delivering emergency-room-level care for everyday emergencies, with the convenience and accessibility of urgent care.
Clinics are staffed by “skilled emergency room doctors and medical professionals,” and on-site services include capabilities that go beyond a standard walk-in clinic – X-rays at select locations, labs, IV treatments, and laceration care.
How Does the Huntington Health Partnership Work?
In Pasadena specifically, Exer operates under a strategic partnership with Huntington Health (Huntington Hospital), the area’s main hospital network. According to Exer’s South Fair Oaks Avenue page: “Our affiliation with Huntington Health – renowned for clinical excellence and community trust – connects patients to convenient care with a strong hospital partner behind it.”
The partnership lets Exer extend Huntington’s clinical reach into community urgent care settings, with the goal of alleviating pressure on Huntington’s hospital Emergency Department.
How Are the Four Pasadena Locations Different?
The four clinics serve different parts of Pasadena, each with its own neighborhood and specific characteristics. Two locations have X-ray on-site (Del Mar Blvd and South Fair Oaks Ave); the other two (Allen Ave and Lake Ave) do not.
Pasadena – Allen Ave (Formerly Pasadena City Urgent Care)
- Address: 215 N Allen Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Phone: (626) 817-9002
- X-Ray: Not available at this location
According to Exer’s Allen Ave location page, the clinic – formerly known as Pasadena City Urgent Care before joining Exer – is “nestled within an apartment building, offering discreet and accessible medical services. Situated just a couple of blocks away from the esteemed Pasadena City College and surrounded by a wealth of dining options.”
The location accepts Healthcare LA, Regal/Lakeside, Preferred IPA, DHS (MCL), Altamed, and Allied Pacific, among other insurance plans.
Pasadena – East Del Mar Blvd (with X-Ray)
- Address: 3160 E Del Mar Blvd, Suite #110, Pasadena, CA 91107
- Phone: (626) 270-2400
- Fax: (626) 270-2499
- Hours: Open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm
- X-Ray: Available
- Parking: Ample complimentary parking in the lot surrounding the clinic
According to the Del Mar location page, this clinic is “conveniently located in a standalone building on Del Mar Boulevard across from Eden Blanche Park.” It is one of two Pasadena locations with on-site X-ray, useful for diagnosing fractures, sprains, and certain chest or respiratory conditions during a single visit. The location also offers labs, IV treatments, pharmacy services, splinting, and laceration care on-site.
Pasadena – Lake Ave (Formerly UrgentMed Pasadena)
- Address: 600 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106
- Phone: (626) 844-8848
- X-Ray: Not available at this location
According to Exer’s Lake Ave location page, the clinic – formerly UrgentMed Pasadena – “stands as a healthcare anchor at the crossroads of Pasadena and San Marino, marking the end of the vibrant South Lake shopping district. Surrounded by an array of shopping centers and educational institutions, our clinic serves a diverse patient population. Located on Lake Avenue, our entrance is on California Boulevard, directly across from the iconic Pie and Burger.”
This location accepts Healthcare LA, Regal/Lakeside, Preferred IPA, Altamed, Allied Pacific, VA, and other insurance plans.
Pasadena – South Fair Oaks Ave (with X-Ray)
- Address: 797 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
- Phone: (626) 385-1455
- Fax: (626) 385-1454
- Hours: Open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm
- X-Ray: Available
According to the South Fair Oaks page, the clinic offers “physical exams, vaccinations, X-rays, and even EKG tests” – the only Pasadena Exer location with EKG mentioned in the published description. This is the second Pasadena location with on-site X-ray, useful for residents in the southern and western parts of Pasadena.
What Services Does Exer Urgent Care Offer?
According to Exer’s published services lists for the Pasadena locations, the formal service categories include:
- IV Treatment – fluids and medications administered intravenously for dehydration, infection, and other indications
- Laceration Repair – stitching and other wound closure services
- X-Ray (at Del Mar Blvd and South Fair Oaks Ave locations)
- Physical Examinations – for school, work, sports, and routine check-ups
- Preoperative Evaluations – clearance evaluations before scheduled surgery
- Workers’ Compensation – work-related injury and illness evaluations
- Lab Services – on-site blood and other specimen testing
Beyond the formal service list, the Del Mar description adds “convenient on-site services such as X-rays, labs, pharmacy, IV treatments, splinting, laceration care, and more.” The South Fair Oaks description adds EKG tests and vaccinations.
Exer notes that services may vary by location – not every service is available at every clinic.
Virtual visits are also available through a partnership with Solv Health.
What Conditions Are Commonly Treated?
According to Exer’s published conditions list:
- Cough, cold, and flu
- Eye and ear infections
- Allergies and asthma
- Lacerations and stitches
- Chest and head pain
- STD and STI testing
- Fractures and sprains
- Ingrown toenails
Exer adds an important reminder: “If you are experiencing a life or limb-threatening emergency, do not book an appointment, call 911 or visit your nearest emergency room.”
What Insurance Plans Are Accepted?
According to Exer’s published payer list, the network accepts a broad range of insurance plans across Pasadena locations:
- Medi-Cal (Multi-plan)
- Medicare (PPO or HMO)
- Blue Shield of California (PPO and HMO)
- Aetna (PPO and HMO)
- United Healthcare (PPO and HMO)
- Cigna (PPO and HMO)
- Anthem Blue Cross (PPO and HMO)
- Optum Healthcare (HMO Only)
- UC-SHIP (PPO Only)
- Multiplan PPO (PPO Only)
- Scan Health Plan (HMO Only)
- Healthcare LA, Regal/Lakeside, Preferred IPA, Altamed, Allied Pacific, VA (per Lake Ave page)
- DHS (MCL) (per Allen Ave page)
- Plus additional plans
For patients without insurance, Exer accepts cash and credit/debit cards (Visa, Amex, Discover, Mastercard).
When Should You Choose Home-Based Care Instead?
Urgent care clinics handle problems that need immediate hands-on care – cuts, fractures, infections requiring lab work or X-ray. But many medical needs don’t require a clinic visit at all. Follow-up checkups after a flu or pneumonia, chronic condition management for hypertension or diabetes, medication reviews, and minor issues like UTIs can be handled in a home visit.
Doctor2me physicians visit at the patient’s address for these needs. Patients can choose a specific physician from the Doctor2me physician network when continuity with a known doctor matters – useful for older patients with mobility limitations, busy parents managing children’s routine illnesses, or anyone who would rather not navigate the waiting room.
When Is Home-Based Care the Right Choice?
For follow-up care after a ChapCare visit, chronic condition management, medication reviews, and acute issues like infections that don’t require an ER trip, Doctor2me physicians visit at the patient’s home.
For older adults with mobility limitations who would benefit from regular check-ins without the trip to a clinic, in-home visits handle routine care directly at the patient’s address. Patients can choose a specific physician from the Doctor2me physician network when continuity with a known doctor matters.
What About Skilled Home Health for Seniors After an Urgent Care Visit?
For older patients who visited Exer for a fall, infection, or other acute issue and now need ongoing nursing follow-up at home – wound care, IV antibiotics, physical therapy, recovery monitoring – skilled home health is the appropriate next step.
911 AM PM Home Health Care is one home health agency listed in the Doctor2me network, available for the kind of post-acute nursing services that bridge the gap between an urgent care visit and full recovery.
What About Specialty Foot Care for Diabetic Patients?
Diabetic foot complications are a recurring concern for older patients – and urgent care clinics often see these conditions when they have progressed to acute infection or non-healing wounds. For ongoing diabetic foot care between urgent care visits, specialty podiatry coordination supports both prevention and follow-up.
Dr. Arkady Kaplansky, DPM is a Los Angeles-based podiatrist with over 30 years in practice. The published specialties include diabetic foot care, wound care, and minimally invasive treatments, with telehealth availability for follow-up consultations between in-person visits.
What About Mobile X-Ray and Ultrasound at Home?
Two of the four Pasadena Exer locations (Del Mar Blvd and South Fair Oaks Ave) have on-site X-ray, but the other two (Allen Ave and Lake Ave) do not. For patients who cannot travel to a clinic with imaging – seniors with limited mobility, post-surgical patients, residents in care facilities – mobile imaging brings diagnostic radiology directly to the home or facility.
Professional Imaging Network (PIN) is a mobile diagnostic ultrasound and X-ray services provider that has been operating since 1999. According to PIN’s published service description, the family-owned business serves Hospitals, Private Practices, Home Health Agencies, Convalescent homes, Board & Care facilities, retirement homes, and individual patients across Ventura County, San Bernardino County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, and Orange County.
PIN’s radiologists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with digital images available to physicians and nursing staff upon request – useful for patients who need imaging without the trip to a clinic or hospital.
Where Are the Exer Urgent Care Pasadena Clinics Located?
The four clinics cover different parts of Pasadena. The Allen Ave location is near Pasadena City College in central Pasadena. The Del Mar Blvd clinic is in east Pasadena, near Eden Blanche Park, with the broader San Gabriel Valley around it. The Lake Ave clinic is in south Pasadena, at the boundary with San Marino. The South Fair Oaks Ave clinic is in southwestern Pasadena.
For Pasadena residents, choosing among the four locations comes down to neighborhood proximity and whether X-ray is needed during the visit. The Del Mar Blvd and South Fair Oaks Ave clinics have on-site X-ray, while the Allen Ave and Lake Ave clinics do not. Across all four Pasadena locations, Exer’s affiliation with Huntington Health connects patients with the area’s main hospital system in case escalation of care becomes necessary.
