Experience Compassionate Care at Monarch Medicine Urgent Care in Carmel
Family Urgent Care in Carmel, IN
One trip. One physician. Everyone gets seen. Monarch Medicine treats the whole family — toddlers through adults — in the same visit, with no referral to a separate pediatric clinic.
When a child gets sick, a parent usually needs to be seen too — or the whole household is passing something around. At Monarch Medicine, Dr. Lisa Clay is a board-certified family physician, which means her training covers the full age spectrum: pediatric illness and injury, adult acute care, and everything in between. One trip to our Carmel clinic handles the whole family.
This is different from urgent care staffed by nurse practitioners or facilities that refer pediatric patients elsewhere. At Monarch Medicine, no one in your family gets turned away or sent to a second location.
Common Family Scenarios We Handle in One Visit
Scenario
Kids brought home a bug from school
Strep, ear infections, RSV, and flu spread through households fast. Dr. Clay can test and treat all affected family members in the same visit — rapid strep and flu testing on-site.
Scenario
Weekend sports injury
Child sprains an ankle at a Saturday game; parent strained a shoulder helping. Both evaluated with on-site X-ray available — no separate pediatric ortho referral for straightforward injuries.
Scenario
Sports physical + sick visit same trip
Student athlete needs an IHSAA physical before tryouts. Parent is also feeling under the weather. Both handled in the same visit — $65.80 flat for the sports physical.
Scenario
Pink eye going around the family
Conjunctivitis spreads quickly in households with school-age children. Dr. Clay evaluates all affected family members and prescribes treatment when indicated — same visit, same trip.
Scenario
Rash or skin infection in a child
Impetigo, ringworm, poison ivy, and infected cuts are common in active kids. Dr. Clay diagnoses and treats pediatric skin conditions with the same clinical depth as adult cases.
Scenario
Family just moved to Carmel
No PCP yet, everyone needs to be seen. Monarch Medicine bridges the gap with same-day care for all ages while your family establishes primary care — Epic/MyChart records transfer to your new providers automatically.
What Dr. Clay Treats by Age Group
| Age Group | Common Conditions Treated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Toddlers & young children | Ear infections, strep, RSV, croup, rashes, minor injuries, fever evaluation | Pediatric dosing and exam technique; no referral to separate pediatric clinic for routine illness |
| School-age children | Strep, ear infections, sports injuries, sprains, lacerations, pink eye, skin infections, sports physicals | IHSAA sports physicals $65.80 flat; X-ray available for injury evaluation |
| Teens | Sports injuries, strep, sinus infections, skin conditions, sports physicals, mono evaluation | Mono rapid testing on-site; IHSAA forms completed same visit |
| Adults | Flu, COVID-19, URI, UTI, sinusitis, injuries, wound care, burns, DOT physicals, occupational health | Full adult acute care; DOT physicals for CDL drivers |
| Seniors | Respiratory illness, UTIs, skin infections, minor injuries, medication concerns | Family medicine training includes geriatric care considerations; Epic/MyChart continuity with specialist providers |
Why It Matters
Family medicine training covers the full age spectrum
Many urgent care facilities staff nurse practitioners or physician assistants who may not be trained or credentialed to treat young children, or who refer pediatric patients to a separate facility. Dr. Clay completed a full family medicine residency — the only primary care specialty with explicit training across every age group from birth through geriatrics. When you bring your family to Monarch Medicine, everyone gets evaluated by the same physician, with the same clinical depth.
Why Carmel Families Choose Monarch Medicine
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One physician sees everyone — no split visits Dr. Clay evaluates children and adults in the same visit. No sending your child to a pediatric-only clinic while you’re seen separately
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Epic/MyChart — records connect to your family’s providers Every visit note and test result appears in your family’s MyChart automatically, visible to your pediatrician, PCP, and specialists across IU Health, Ascension, and Community Health Network
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Weekend and evening hours for working families Open Monday through Friday 8am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–12pm. Kids get sick on weekends. We’re here
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On-site X-ray for pediatric and adult injuries No separate radiology trip for fractures or injury evaluation — Dr. Clay reads imaging at the same visit for all ages. See our walk-in X-ray page
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Transparent pricing for every family member $65.80 sports physicals, 30% self-pay discount. Pricing published online before your visit — no surprise bills per family member
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Online check-in for the whole family Check in through MyChart before you leave home — each family member can be added to the queue so everyone’s wait starts at the same time
Family Services at Monarch Medicine
Ear infections, strep, RSV, croup, fever, pink eye — rapid testing, same-day treatment for kids
Flu, COVID-19, UTI, sinus infections, URI — same physician, same visit as your kids
Sprains, fractures, lacerations — on-site X-ray for pediatric and adult imaging same visit
$65.80 flat, walk-in every day, IHSAA form signed same visit — details →
Rashes, impetigo, ringworm, poison ivy, infected wounds in children and adults — ringworm guide · poison ivy guide
Flu, Tdap, COVID-19, hepatitis — walk-in for eligible family members, no appointment needed
Walking pneumonia, persistent cough, bronchitis across all ages — walking pneumonia guide
Rapid flu, COVID, strep, RSV, urinalysis — same-visit results for every family member
Frequently Asked Questions
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Monarch Medicine Urgent Care — Carmel, IN
Walk-ins welcome · No appointment needed · Open 7 days · 90 Executive Drive, Carmel
Questions before your visit? Contact us — we’ll help you figure out whether to come in and what to expect.
About the Author
Dr. Lisa Clay, MD, FAAFP
Board-Certified Family Physician
Dr. Lisa Clay is a board-certified family physician with nearly two decades of clinical experience. She founded Monarch Medicine Urgent Care in Carmel, Indiana to deliver compassionate, physician-led care with minimal wait times and transparent pricing.
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