Yosemite Medical Clinic

Overview

This is the park’s in-valley clinic for real-world needs—everything from colds and sprains to X-rays and basic labs. It’s an outpatient clinic, not an ER, so for life‑threatening emergencies you should call or text 911. The clinic is run by the National Park Service with U.S. Public Health Service clinicians, and it sits between Yosemite Village and The Ahwahnee.

What They Offer

• Primary care by appointment (wellness visits, chronic disease check-ins, mental health screening and coordination, sports physicals)
• Urgent care for non‑life‑threatening issues (colds, infections, minor fractures, sprains, cuts)
• Preventive care (immunizations, STI screening/treatment, HIV PEP/PrEP, age‑based cancer screenings)
• Diagnostics (X‑ray, limited on‑site lab tests with Quest collections, EKG, audiometry, spirometry)
• Complementary care: acupuncture May–September (self‑pay), osteopathic manipulative medicine, trigger point injections

How Visits Work

• Primary care: appointments recommended, typically Mon–Thu mornings.
• Urgent care: walk‑ins usually Mon–Fri, 1:00–3:30 pm for quick evaluation and treatment.
• Hours vary by season and staffing; in peak season (mid‑May to mid‑Sept) they may operate up to seven days a week. Always call ahead if you can.

Insurance & Payment

Insurance acceptance is limited. Primary care can accept specific California plans (including Medi‑Cal via Central California Alliance for Health), Blue Shield of CA PPO, Tricare West/Prime Remote, Medicare, and BCBS Unite Here Health (verify before you go). Urgent care is often out‑of‑pocket—especially with out‑of‑state or international plans—though some in‑state plans may be accepted with prior approval. Pay by credit card or money order; they can point you to info on Medi‑Cal and sliding‑fee applications.

Location Notes

You’ll find it on Ahwahnee Drive, between Yosemite Village and The Ahwahnee. There’s parking and a signed entrance behind the building. Signage from the Welcome Center isn’t perfect, so give yourself a few extra minutes the first time you head over.

Best Time to Visit

• For urgent issues, arrive early in the 1:00–3:30 pm walk‑in window (Mon–Fri) to avoid getting squeezed by last‑minute rushes.
• For routine care, book a morning appointment (Mon–Thu). In summer, hours can expand—still, call first because training or staffing can shift the day’s schedule.

Good to Know

This is the place for quick fixes and competent triage in a remote setting. If your condition turns out to need higher‑level care, they’ll stabilize and direct you to the nearest appropriate facility outside the park.