BetterMed Urgent Care is a top urgent care practice with multiple locations across the Greater Richmond area, Fredericksburg and North Carolina. Founded by a group of high-trained E.R. physicians, BetterMed was designed with your comfort and convenience in mind. When you or a loved one feels under the weather or requires prompt non-emergency care, we're here for you. 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
BetterMed Urgent Care (bettermedcare.com) has 4,547 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5.
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bettermedcare.com
Category
Hospital & Emergency
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Listed on Five Star Index
2026
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Hi There. We are sorry that you did not have a positive experience with us. We would like to learn more details about your experience so we can share it with management. If you would like to email us at [email protected] with your contact information and details of the visit, someone will reach out. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
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Patient
The wait was over an hour before seeing…
The wait was over an hour before seeing a doctor even though I had made a reservation on-line and there weren't any cars in the parking lot or waiting room. I ended up leaving and going to another place.
Response from BetterMed Urgent CareJul 29, 2020
Thanks for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your long wait and we will be sharing your feedback with the site manager. If you would like to share any further details with us, please email us at [email protected].
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NightmaresBTW
Would not recommend.
Due to an employee testing positive for COVID-19, I was required by my employer to go get tested before coming back to work. In the past, when I was legitimately sick, I visited BetterMed to get tested, which was a great visit, quick and easy and wasn’t required to pay anything. When I arrived early for my appointment last week, I was treated like crap over the phone, after calling in to let them know I was there, it seemed no one that called me after that was on the same page. I was required to pay $75 before ever getting the test done, and I was told after the test that I wouldn’t get my results for 5-6 days. Eight days later, I received a call on a Sunday at noon.. letting me know I was negative, after having to provide my date of birth.. just to hear the results? Meanwhile, several of my co-workers went to other locations, and got their results within twenty minutes, and not having to pay anything, when we all have the same insurance company.. felt like I was taken advantage of, treated like crap and put on the back burner for a week. Definitely would not recommend BetterMed. Additionally, it seemed like the employee looking at my insurance info didn’t even know what she was doing. She didn’t even seem aware or not whether she should charge me or not... but did anyways.
Response from BetterMed Urgent CareJul 16, 2020
"Hi There,
Thank you for your comments. I’m sorry to hear the communication with the location was not acceptable and that you had a frustrating experience. Each of our COVID-19 tests have different result turnaround times, however, eight days is not acceptable and we apologize for the frustration. We will share your feedback with management. If you would like to further discuss your experience with one of our team members, please email [email protected] with your phone number as well as the date and location visited. Thank you again for taking time to give feedback. "
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William W.
The worst service ever
I went into Better Med. On Sunday morning 6/28/2020. The staff members here it seemed as though they did not know what they were doing . Most of the test that I have seen they swab deep into your noise. the staff here just swabbed the lower part of my noise and said we will have your results 3 to 5 days .I called on the third day(no results) call 5th day ( no results) called on the 6th day no results. I ask for the staff members name. phone went silent she would not answer. This place is a disgrace and wish I never came here.
Response from BetterMed Urgent CareSep 3, 2020
Hi William, I am very sorry that you did not have a positive experience with us. We will share your feedback with the site managers. If you would like to speak with someone directly about your experience, please send us an email at [email protected] with your name, date of visit and an appropriate contact number.
PA
Patient
NO CALLBACK FOR A MONTH
I have called billing department and the office, as well as sent out a couple emails within the last month that no one has responded too. I have a bill that was charged on my card on 6/6 and nothing was billed to my insurance even though I was told the office did take my insurance.
Response from BetterMed Urgent CareSep 4, 2020
Hi There,
I am sorry that our communication has not been acceptable. We are working very hard to keep up with volume and expedite testing results. If you have any remaining questions on your billing, please send us an email at [email protected] with your contact information and we will do our best to expedite communications.
HD
hint - dont send your emails to the wrong A.
Nothing like looking after personal data !!!!!!
Because they share your details sending information to the wrong email address, and continue to send stuff there after the nice person that gets the information tells them they have the wrong email address OOOOPs
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Brian M.
Didn't have a Covid test
Didn't have a Covid test. Charged me $500. Insurance wouldn't pay them.
Response from BetterMed Urgent CareJun 30, 2020
Hi Brian,
I am sorry that you did not have a positive experience with us. Please e-mail Tina Lester, Director of Billing, at [email protected] or call (804) 377-9111. She will gladly discuss your billing issue with you.
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James W.
Disappointed
I was tested six days ago, first appointment of the day. Since then, I have recovered from my symptoms and my results have yet to be given to me. I have called many times since hitting the five day mark and I was told
they are backed up. However, an employee at Bettermed said it was strange that I haven’t received my results Since others tested after me received theirs already. I have spoken to five different people at Bettermed and they keep telling me the same thing. If the reason is actually Labcorp, then ok, get on the phone and fast track my results. You would think with what this virus chaos has caused and the emphasis put on it globally, I would receive my results faster than the time it takes to get a loan and buy a house. Meanwhile I continue sitting at home feeling fine burning vacation days. This is great!!!!!!!!
Response from BetterMed Urgent CareJul 10, 2020
Hi James, I'm sorry you had a frustrating experience with us. We are doing our very best in responding to the volume of exams and testing. A provider should have since contacted you with results. Thank you for your time and giving us feedback. Stay well.