Walk-in care at
Shields & Palm.
Our Shields & Palm clinic brings urgent care, primary care, on-site labs, and X-ray to Central Fresno — right at the corner of Shields and Palm with easy access from the 99 and 41.
- 199 W Shields Ave
Fresno, CA 93705 - Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- (559) 225-4706
About this clinic
Centrally located near Fresno High and Tower District, this clinic is a fast option for Central Fresno residents, downtown workers, and anyone who needs to be seen today without a long drive across town.
Parking & access
Patients can use the on-site lot plus nearby street parking, with simple access from both Highway 41 and Highway 99.
Best for
Central Fresno residents, Tower District neighbors, Fresno High families, and downtown workers who need a same-day stop.
Nearby
Just minutes from Fresno High, the Tower District, and older central neighborhoods that want care close to home.
Care patients most often book at Shields & Palm
This page focuses on what people actually come to this clinic for most — not the full two-location directory.
Quick everyday illness care
Strep, flu, cough, fever, stomach bugs, and other walk-in concerns are handled quickly with testing and treatment in one visit.
Learn moreLabs, X-ray, and screening
A convenient choice when you need blood work, rapid tests, or imaging without a second appointment somewhere else.
Learn moreWomen's and preventive care
Annual wellness visits, screening, contraception conversations, and routine primary care follow-up all stay local.
Learn morePrimary care that stays nearby
Good fit for patients who want a local clinic for chronic care, physicals, refills, and long-term provider relationships.
Learn moreMeet your primary care team at Shields & Palm
Michael Palms, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Inga Webb, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner
Laura Merritt, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Why local patients choose Shields & Palm
The central location makes it an easier stop for patients coming from work, school pickup, or nearby neighborhoods.
Patients can handle urgent issues, follow-up care, labs, and imaging in one place instead of piecing care together across the city.
The clinic is especially convenient for Tower District, Fresno High, and central Fresno families who want care close to home.
It feels more personal than a large hospital system while still offering same-day access and practical on-site diagnostics.