University of Maryland Medical System Opens New Urgent Care in La Plata

The new UM Urgent Care location will offer walk-in and telehealth services seven days a week.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is opening a new University of Maryland Urgent Care location in Charles County, Maryland on Monday, March 9, 2026. The new UM Urgent Care at La Plata will be located in the Potomac Shopping Center off southbound Route 301 and will offer walk-in urgent care services seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for adult and pediatric patients over 12 months old, as well as telehealth visits seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Why it matters

The opening of the new UM Urgent Care location in La Plata will complement UMMS's existing primary and specialty care services in the region, creating greater access to convenient and high-quality healthcare for local residents. This expansion is part of UMMS's efforts to strengthen the long-term health and well-being of the community.

The details

The new UM Urgent Care at La Plata will be the 12th University of Maryland Urgent Care location and will offer comprehensive medical services including treatment for fevers, rashes, allergies, asthma, headaches, eye injuries, sprains, and broken bones. The center will also provide X-ray, EKG, and onsite lab testing, as well as support for preoperative examinations, occupational health needs, and sports physicals. When needed, UM Urgent Care's clinicians can refer patients to primary and specialty care providers within the UMMS network.

  • UM Urgent Care at La Plata is scheduled to open on Monday, March 9, 2026.
  • The new urgent care center will be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The players

University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS)

An academic private health system that is focused on delivering compassionate, high-quality care and putting discovery and innovation into practice.

Scott Burger, DO

Chief Medical Officer of UM Urgent Care.

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What they’re saying

“We are proud to expand UM Urgent Care into Charles County. This new location improves access to high‑quality, convenient care for Marylanders close to home. Our team is dedicated not only to helping patients get healthy quickly, but also to ensuring seamless follow‑up with primary care or specialty providers when needed. Through this effort, we aim to strengthen the long‑term health and well‑being of the community.”

— Scott Burger, DO, Chief Medical Officer of UM Urgent Care (smnewsnet.com)

What’s next

The new UM Urgent Care at La Plata location will open its doors to patients on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

The expansion of UM Urgent Care into Charles County, Maryland demonstrates UMMS's commitment to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare services to local communities through a network of in-person and telehealth options.