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Fall and winter in Carmel bring more than cooler temperatures—they usher in flu season alongside surges in COVID-19, strep throat, and RSV. At Monarch Medicine, our rapid diagnostic testing delivers results in minutes so you receive the right treatment before symptoms worsen. Walk-ins are always welcome—no appointment needed. What Is Flu Season and When Does…
Book An Appointment Today Summer camp season is one of the busiest times of year at Monarch Medicine. I’m Dr. Lisa Clay, MD, FAAFP, board-certified family physician and Medical Director here in Carmel—and every June through August, our clinic sees a predictable surge in sprains, lacerations, heat-related illness, bug bites, and respiratory infections from…
Book An Appointment Today A sudden skin rash can appear without warning—and when it does, knowing whether to treat it at home or get it evaluated can be genuinely difficult. At Monarch Medicine, our illness treatment services include same-day rash diagnosis and treatment for patients of all ages in Carmel, IN. Walk-ins are always welcome—no…
Book An Appointment Today Poison ivy is one of the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis in Indiana— and one of the most frequently undertreated. Most patients assume it will resolve on its own with calamine lotion. Sometimes it does. But moderate-to-severe reactions involving significant blistering, facial swelling, or widespread rash require prescription treatment…
Book An Appointment Today Indiana summers are hot, humid, and hard on the body—especially for children, older adults, and anyone spending extended time outdoors. At Monarch Medicine, our on-site treatment services include same-day evaluation and treatment for heat exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, insect reactions, and the full range of summer illnesses we see surge…
Book An Appointment Today Sports injuries don’t follow a schedule—they happen on Saturday afternoons, during evening practices, and on Sunday morning runs. At Monarch Medicine, our injury care services provide same-day evaluation and treatment for the full range of sports-related injuries: sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and muscle injuries—walk-in, no appointment, no referral needed. I’m…
Book An Appointment Today Sports injuries don’t follow a schedule—they happen on Saturday afternoons, during evening practices, and on Sunday morning runs. At Monarch Medicine, our injury care services provide same-day evaluation and treatment for the full range of sports-related injuries: sprains, strains, fractures, dislocations, and muscle injuries—walk-in, no appointment, no referral needed. I’m Dr.…
Book An Appointment Today Most cuts are minor and heal fine with home care. But some wounds need professional evaluation—and waiting too long on the wrong ones leads to infection, poor healing, and scarring that could have been prevented. At Monarch Medicine, our injury care services include same-day wound evaluation, cleaning, suturing, skin adhesive closure,…
Book An Appointment Today Eye infections—particularly pink eye (conjunctivitis)—are among the most common reasons patients walk into Monarch Medicine, and one of the most important reasons to seek same-day care rather than waiting. Pink eye spreads rapidly in households, classrooms, and workplaces. Getting the right diagnosis matters because bacterial, viral, and allergic conjunctivitis each…
Book An Appointment Today Urgent care fills a critical gap in the healthcare system: conditions that are too acute to wait for a scheduled primary care appointment but not serious enough to warrant an emergency room visit. At Monarch Medicine in Carmel, our illness treatment and injury care services cover that entire middle ground—with…