From Vision to Community Impact: The Physicians Now Urgent Care Story

Physicians Now Urgent Care opened on August 15, 2009, with the goal of becoming the premier urgent care resource for patients throughout the DMV area.

To become the go-to brand for urgent care centers in Maryland and across the country.

The practice’s primary purpose is to serve its patients. Physicians Now Urgent Care aims to be the ears that listen to their cries, the hands that help them heal, and the voice that advocates for their health needs.

The practice offers IV hydration and advanced care for complex conditions that are often referred to emergency rooms. Physicians Now Urgent Care also provides Osteopathic Manipulative services and uses technology such as AI and telemedicine to support self-service registration and virtual care, allowing patients to receive high-quality treatment from the comfort of home.

Physicians Now Urgent Care believes in delivering high-level, personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach.

For the staff, every day is filled with standard medical care interposed with sprinkles of adventure and learning.

Every patient is heard, respected, and treated with the same level of care and compassion that the team would provide to their own family members.

The practice’s biggest success has been its warm penetration into the community and receiving feedback from patients who describe it as a “hidden gem.”

Fun, innovative, and dynamic.

By making sure every patient feels seen, heard, and supported while delivering the highest level of care and service.

Yes. Physicians Now Urgent Care recognizes that while the post-pandemic era introduced valuable technological advances and remote access, it also led to a decline in personal connection and customer service—something the practice is intentionally committed to restoring.

Participating in Thanksgiving food outreach programs through a local church has been a meaningful experience for the practice. It allows Physicians Now Urgent Care to support underserved community members during economic challenges and times of limited medical insurance access.

Dr. Chinedum Olisemeka’s inspiration to pursue a career in medicine stemmed from a strong desire to serve the community and advocate for health. This deep-rooted passion for helping others continues to motivate him each day, giving him and the leadership team at Physicians Now Urgent Care a lasting sense of purpose.

Yes. Dr. Chinedum Olisemeka is a member of the American College of Emergency Medicine (ACEP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Montgomery County Medical Society (MCMS), and the Rockville Chamber of Commerce.

Dr. Chinedum Olisemeka made the decision at age 24.

The inspiration came from a personal illness, during which the provider was deeply impacted by their physician’s warmth, bedside manner, and the positive role compassionate care played in a rapid recovery.