Same-Day Care
UTI Treatment in Berkeley Heights, NJ
Same-day testing, diagnosis, and antibiotic prescription for urinary tract infections. Walk in 7 days a week — most patients leave with a treatment plan within an hour.
Don't wait days for an appointment
A urinary tract infection is one of the most uncomfortable, time-sensitive conditions to deal with. The pain doesn't wait for your primary care office to call you back. At Sage Urgent Care, we test for UTIs and start treatment in a single visit, seven days a week.
Most uncomplicated UTIs respond quickly to a short course of antibiotics — typically 3 to 5 days. The sooner you start, the sooner the symptoms ease.
Common UTI symptoms
- A strong, persistent urge to urinate
- Burning or pain when urinating
- Frequent urination, often passing only small amounts
- Cloudy, dark, or strong-smelling urine
- Blood in urine (pink, red, or cola-colored)
- Pelvic pain or pressure (more common in women)
- Lower back pain
What happens at your visit
- Check-in and brief medical history.
- Provider exam — symptoms, history, any related conditions.
- Urine sample. A simple, painless dipstick test gives initial results within minutes. If needed, we send the sample for a full culture (results in 24–48 hours).
- Diagnosis and treatment. Most UTIs are treatable with a 3–5 day course of antibiotics. We prescribe based on symptoms, exam, and test results, sent electronically to your pharmacy.
- Symptom relief. We can also prescribe phenazopyridine for pain and burning while the antibiotics begin to work.
Why Sage for UTI care
Same-day diagnosis and treatment
You don't have to wait three days for a primary care callback. We test, diagnose, and prescribe in one visit.
Walk in 7 days a week
Including evenings and weekends. UTIs are common at the worst possible times.
Female and male UTI care
While UTIs are far more common in women, men can get them too — and they're often more complicated. We treat both.
On-site lab
Initial dipstick results in minutes, with culture available if needed.
UTI FAQs
Most patients notice symptom improvement within 24–48 hours of starting antibiotics. Pain and burning often ease within the first day. It's important to finish the full antibiotic course even after you feel better.
While very mild UTIs occasionally clear on their own with hydration, most need antibiotics. Untreated UTIs can spread to the kidneys, which is a serious infection. Don't try to wait it out if symptoms are clear.
Cranberry products may help slightly with prevention but don't treat an active infection. AZO (phenazopyridine) is a urinary pain reliever, not an antibiotic — it numbs symptoms but doesn't kill bacteria. We may prescribe it alongside antibiotics for comfort.
Yes, though much less frequently. Male UTIs are often more complicated and may indicate an underlying issue, so they should always be evaluated.
Not for most uncomplicated UTIs in otherwise healthy women. We use cultures when symptoms are unusual, the infection is recurrent, or the initial dipstick is unclear.
Recurrent UTIs (3 or more in a year, or 2 in 6 months) need a longer-term plan. We can begin that workup at your visit and refer to urology if appropriate.
Most major plans cover urgent care visits with a copay. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Horizon BCBS NJ, Medicare, NJ FamilyCare, Humana, and Oxford. Self-pay options available.
For an uncomplicated UTI — no. Urgent care is faster, less expensive, and equally effective. Go to the ER only if you have high fever (over 102°F), severe back or flank pain, persistent vomiting, or signs of severe illness.
Related care at Sage
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Don't wait it out — walk in today
Sage Urgent Care is open every day, 8 AM to 8 PM. Walk in for same-day UTI testing and treatment.
This article is for general information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you have concerns about a medical condition, see a qualified healthcare provider.
Authoritative sources: CDC: Urinary Tract Infection, NIH MedlinePlus: Urinary Tract Infections.