I must say, what a great Doctors office to visit.. My Doctor, Denise, all of the nurses and even the young ladies that work behind the desk, The intire staff are very friendly and professional. I have Medical for my insurance and yet, am respected and thoroughly cared for. I am greatful to have a doctor that cares and is thorough when it comes to my health. This office takes walkins the wait may take a while but they will see you. So make an appointment and you'll have nothing to complain about..... Harden Urgent Care, TWO THUMBS UP read more

Was told by my employer to walk in for a TB test. The atmosphere here is not welcoming at all. The receptionist the assisted me was very rude. read more

I just got off a call with with Adrian who is a MA working at Harden Urgent Care. He was very helpful and answered all my questions and even offered to help walk me through setting up new appointments. I didn't feel rushed and appreciated him taking the extra time to make sure everything I needed was taken care of. 10/10! read more

Juana and selene were amazing with me and gentle while administering my shot. I panicked on the band aide application. Thats how good they are. read more

My mom said every time she goes in there that the staff is very nice and friendly. The medical assistant Miguel, Selene G and Dr. Forrest are the best! read more

Honestly this clinic has a bad reputation of the receptionists putting clients on hold just to avoid complaints rather than fixing a problem. Just shows the lack of accountability these receptionist have. Just a heads up for future clients, go to the clinic on abbott st. SAVES YOU TIME AND HASSLE. read more

My experience at Doctors on duty urgent care was excellent, I took my mom in for a health assessment, Dr Forest provided her with all her primary needs and referrals needed. Staff Jeremai and Celine went above and beyond to help us out. read more

Brought my mother to see the doctor my mom loved it too so far the Abbott location n this place were her favorites staff were super friendly n the doctor was amazing she said read more

Always busy, doctors suck. I went in knowing I had strep before because my partner had been diagnosed with it a couple days prior and they look at you like you're an alien from mars when you tell them what's wrong. Also.. they ONLY have Spanish good rx cards, no English ones to be found. Like idc if you have French and Japanese up there along side them. But Spanish is not the common language, I expect the English ones to be on display as well. read more

Dr. Satyanarayana and medical assistant Jackie were very nice. I have had so many negative experiences with other doctors but Dr. S really listened and help me understand my diagnosis. He was also fast and efficient at treating my pain and sending me home with medication to cure my ailment. I was very impressed by their professionalism and knowledge. read more

I had an ankle sprain that wasn't healing after two weeks but I was dreading sitting in a walk-in urgent care center for hours. I finally gave in and went to Doctors on Duty on South Main Street in Salinas. After the sign in stuff, I was called in ten minutes. Dr. Bill came in and set up getting an x-ray in maybe 15 minutes. Broken ankle was the diagnosis! Had a Velcro boot and was out the door a little over an hour total! Bill was very personable, as was Yasmile during my intake interview. Very impressive people and facility. read more

I went in to make suRe the swelling from a previous fall was not something worse. They were very nice and put my mind at ease. They are always nice and personable. It's never easy when you're not at your best. They are very professional and helpful. read more

I showed up as a walk-in patient. I waited 4 1/2 hours. I checked in with the two "busy" ladies at least 4 times before being told the computer sign in had apparently dropped my name. But they'd checked the screen and said it would be only a little while. I tried several times to make an appointment at home and in the office. The system is convoluted and frustrating so I decided to try walking in. In office, they said the next appointment for urgent care was a month away. Please look up the definition of the word "urgent". People with COVID symptoms are being sent away to a testing site. It would make sense to refer people out for COVID tests if they have COVID symptoms before they've sat in the waiting room for hours. I've been waiting with at least 5 COVID spreaders so far this am. I'll be pretty unhappy if I catch COVID while waiting here. I came in for something un related. I left and returned when they said and have now been waiting for half an hour. read more

4-year update: Primecare no longer runs this place, and after the facility was shuttered for a while, they are back in operation under a different entity and the Doctors and staff are great. Dr. Lake was especially impressive. They are kind, considerate, sensitive to very personal issues, and have gone the extra mile. To me it's like night and day, although the staff out front was always fine in the past. I wanted to draw a distinction between my experience 4-years ago with one or two Doctors there, and the current environment. I'm glad they are back in business and near my home in Harden Ranch. read more

I came here for a walk in they help me out and they have good customer service. And the Dr.Denice d. Help me out with my pain and got some medicine that I had o pick up at Cvs. Well my experience here was the best and I will definitely come back and tell all my family and friends to come here. This Clinic deserves a 5 STAR read more

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The ladies who check you in are always very friendly and cheerful. I had my second shot today with Jackie who also gave me my first shot. She is extremely friendly, has a great bedside manner and makes you feel very welcome. She remembers where I work and my family. Even after not coming in for almost a year. Now that is customer service! I hope to return the gratitude if she comes into my job next door!! Also to add after checking into my appointment 15 minutes early, I am done 20 minutes later just waiting for the 15 minute clearance post shot. Fast service with a smile! Thank you Jackie! read more

I got both shots of Moderna here and it was super easy. My MA Jackie was super nice and made everything super easy for me. I've been here one other time and it was pretty decent. Nice people at the front desk too. read more

I came in expecting the usual, receptionist w shit attitudes. Instead I got super friendly, warm, and caring attention. Same with triage, Jackie and (I hope her name was): Angie, super friendly, caring, and warm. My provider that day was Denise Doronila, same thing, super friendly, warm and caring. Either the office manager for this location runs an extremely tight ship, or everyone working here is just amazing, or both, but this is the kind of place you want to go to when you're sick, or injured, because they show compassion. Now I know some providers move around from Urgent cares to Urgent cares bc they're affiliates, so I did almost have a run-in with a provider who happened to be here from S. Salinas Doctors on Duty the day I came into HUC. I asked to not be seen by her bc she just doesn't give a shit about people or maybe certain people... idk. But she does give off a holier than thou vibe. But anyway, I recommend being seen by Denise Doronila, she's AMAZING. read more

Patients PLEASE READ... One star for having to wait 3 hours to be seen, No Doctor but a Physician's Assistant (PA), I will say Denise, the PA is good, but she is still learning the ropes. If you are on workers comp... ya get what you get. Miscommunication between PA and staff and having to call the manager to get paperwork corrected because the PA at this facility wants me to jump back to work even in pain, give me meds and therapy without actually knowing what the problem is. Two trips to ER and this place ignores what the emergency room doctor advised, rest, stay home, get an MRI and go from there. So after all this and going to the pharmacy... I learned that some incompetent receptionist incorrectly entered my info... Urgent care is closed, I'm out of pain medication and I have to wait till Monday to try and get my information corrected again and hope I do not have to drive to Salinas (60 miles) to get correct info on prescription. THIS IS A NIGHTMARE I wish on no one in pain. PLEASE CHECK ALL YOUR INFORMATION ON PAPERWORK BEFORE YOU LEAVE THIS PLACE as they will not go out of their way. read more

Poor customer service, staff at reception was rude. Went in to Urgent Care since my physician was unavailable and per her recommendation. Was told that staff wouldn't be able to see me and that I needed to go to the ER. Called Urgent care on S Main with my exact symptoms and they were able to see me as a walk in. Staff at S Main Urgent care were surprised that I was told by N Main urgent staff to go to ER. read more

Staff are very friendly and helpful as was the PA I saw today. I will definitely return.

Except for a slightly long wait time, I was satisfied with the service of this Urgent Care because all the staff that I encountered, Physician Assistant included, were all pleasant, respectful, and accomodating. The clinic itself is clean and appears well-organized. read more

This place is so clutch! So it's new years day, and I need some care (urgently ha ha). I called a lot of urgent care places around santa cruz, and most places were closed or charging $150-$300 for a visit. So this being a weekend and a holiday, i thought i would be forced to fork up the big bucks. Instead, I headed to Harden Urgent care which only cost my copay for insurance. This place has the friendliest staff (front desk, nurse, doctor). The wait wasn't that bad considering all of the conditions. The doctor, Alfred Sadler, was beyond helpful and informational. I wish I lived close so I could come back! Just a note: if you are looking for this place, it is in the strip mall, on the side closest to the shell gas station. read more

DR. CHAWLA IS THE BEST DOCTOR I have ever visited. Dr. Chawla takes the time to explain meds, symptoms, etc. and is sincere. She makes me feel comfortable. She even took the time to call me at home to see how I was doing. She is now my regular Dr. The reception and medical assistants are friendly as well. Thank you Harden Urgent Care. M read more

My place to go for a B12 shot and minor aches and pains! Walk ins welcomed, doctors usually move fast and the staff is very helpful! They recently lost some doctors to Pinnacle Health Care so wait times have been longer then usual. read more

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I was unable to find my prior review.. technical difficulties. On march 22, 2017 I went into this facility with a serious sprain to my right ankle. And a very bad Sinus infection. I was treated by Dr. Lake. She provided more than beyond my expectations, as did all the staff. The front desk.. On duty xray tech and office Manager Leslie were very caring and concerned. I am happy to have found a facility nearby to fill in when my Doctors are not available or I am unable to make a trip to carmel vally or pacific grove to see my regular Doctors. Thank you so much for the care I received yesterday! I highly reccomend Harden ranch urgent care. Shannon Ince ~Mladineo read more

By far the worst experience ever. I twisted by ankle at work. Since it was late afternoon, i called ahead. Receptionist told me that as long as i show up 30 minutes before closing, i would still be seen. Rushed over and made it on time. Waiting room is empty. Luck me? Not really. Doc is dressed in street closing and on her way out. I tell her that its 30 before closing and I'm hurt. She tells me that she doesnt have time for me to fill out my forms and that i should find another urgent care. Unbelievable! read more

I do not recommend this place at all! The office manager, Leslie, was very unprofessional! Apparently my previous visit there was denied. She told me if I didnt pay half I couldnt be seen. I had insurance and it shouldnt have been denied. I was so sick i could not go any where else. I went to my car to calm down and called my insurance company. They did not have record of the claim. I gave my phone to the office manager and needless to say the issue was fixed! If i had the strength to go anywhere else I would have done so immediately! No compassion or no customer service! Stay away! The only reason I put one star is the proximity to my house. read more

After posting this review I received several phone calls from the urgent care addressing my issues and concerns. Insurance questions get deferred to a billing office and staff was mildly friendly with a little attitude. A return phone call for a patient not feeling well who was seen days ago takes 24 hrs or if you need faster attention you can walk in wait, pay your copay and have your insurance billed all over again. Lol this place is a sad joke read more

LONG wait then to top it off the prescription was faxed to the pharmacy WITHOUT a doctor signature so they could not fill it. They were already closed when the pharmacy called (put a sign outside saying they were closing 3 1/2 hours early that day) so I had to wait til the next day. When I called the office to tell em what happen in the morning, it was business as usual an they didn't even attempt to apologize for the doctor's mistake. Only leads me to believe that this happens often. That's not all, my pharmacy calls me to verify the prescription because they received one from Urgent Care but the birthdate was wrong!! Another delay. ONE STAR for the pleasant and professional nurses/assistants they have. If u hav to go there don't expect accuracy, Double check everything. read more

This place is clean, welcome and fast. The Dr had excellent bed side manners and made sure we understood everything before we left.. 5 gold stars from me read more

I was a walk-in so expected a long wait but got in much quicker than expected. Everyone was very nice and treated me cordially and with compassion. Dr Clark was very reassuring and helpful to put my mind at ease. Highly recommend. read more

I went in today as a walk in and the workers were super helpful. My experience was good I made them my primary doctor. They do take quite a bit when your in the waiting room but other than the they are super nice people. I would recommend this place I'm happy with my experience. read more

The nurse who attended me today was sweet and attentive, she made me feel comfortable and like I knew her for years. A completely different experience than the horrible appointment I had 2 weeks ago. The doctor I saw today was very through and nice. Thank you all for making my appointment so easy and comfortable!! read more

Every time I make an appt I get in super quick. The day I didn't have one the walk in wait was fairly good for the fact they're super busy. I love Dr Lake she is very attentive and cares for her patients and is always very professional. read more

Came here with some tightness in my back. I had been dealing with the pain for about two weeks. I was greeted by the receptionist and checked in. I was there around 9 and was taken into the room around 930. The nurse practitioner/student came in and explained she would talk to me about what my issue was and then Dr. Lake would come in. She was VERY efficient and thorough. So impressed. Dr. Lake was awesome as well. Truly an awesome experience with a Doctor and nurse practitioner in a very long time. Totally worth the drive from PG!! read more

I am a nurse case manager and travel to a lot of Occ Medical clinics and specialist office. I have been extremely impressed with Harden Urgent Care. The place feels clean and has an area where you can sit apart from the main waiting room should you want to stay away from contagious people in the winter time. I am extremely impressed with Vivianna and Rosa . They are very professional and greet me with a smile. When I am at the office or when I call the office these three ladies have always been kind, courteous and helpful to me. I can trust they will fax me or give me the information I need in the office in order to assist in coordination of medical treatment for my work comp claimants. Harden Urgent Care is one of my favorite places to go to for my job. read more

My son cut his finger on a fence at school. It was bleeding badly at school, but had stopped when I got to him. I took him to the urgent care at Harden in case he needed stitches, and they got us in before I could even finish the paperwork. They were not only fast and efficient, but also very friendly and helpful. He got four stitches and is healing nicely. He was very scared when we went in, but was eager to tell all his friends about his wound by the time we left. They talked him through the whole process. read more

I really enjoy coming here. They make you feel at home. Dr. Grey is fantastic he really does his research and will show you his research about whatever condition you have. Just ask for him if he is present there for that day. Overall the wait time to go in a room is ok. Wish it could be faster. You would probably be waiting for 30 mins or more to enter a room. I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

The first time I went here the wait is soooooo long. But when they saw me they fixed everything correctly then and there. Then today when I went the wait time was like 30 mins and I was a walk in! I loved the doctor there. I can't remember her name but I know her husband is from Jamaica:) lol but other than that... she made me feel less scared and more at home :) read more