MEDICAL WALK IN CARE Walk-in Primary Care in Orange

Walk-In Primary Care in Orange

WRITTEN BY: SHAILEEN KELLY LANDSBERG

Friendly staff and a bright, welcoming, comfortable waiting room greet customers of Medical Walk In Care, a new medical practice in Orange.

Owner, Dr. Muneeb Samma.

Photo: Paula Severino

The practice, which opened in June of 2021 is conveniently located at 385 Boston Post Road, is a primary medical care model that can take walk-ins, and offers a wide range of medical services. It is one of two offices for the practice--the other is in New Haven and was originally founded by Dr. Muneeb Samma approximately 10 years ago.

“I chose to open in Orange because it is somewhat close to the first office but far enough to let me increase my service area,” Samma explained. “It is also easy to get to for my patients from this area, and for out-of-town patients as well. I have people come to see me from as far away as New York City and Providence, Rhode Island.” A bright, tastefully decorated waiting room and friendly, accommodating staff greet patients as they enter the practice. There are four spacious exam rooms, including one that can accommodate a stretcher for the convenience of those traveling in that manner.

CARING STAFF

Besides Dr. Samma, there are a number of other medical practitioners at Medical Walk In Care. They are Stephanie Esposito APRN, Heather Eisenberger PA, Emily Tuozzo APRN, and Mary Sanders DNP APRN, and are all supported by multiple medical assistants. Online reviews show many satisfied patients of the practice, with the majority indicating friendly, caring staff, practitioners giving their full, undivided attention, and thorough investigation and follow-up for medical issues. “Dr. Samma is a very knowledgeable, professional, and caring doctor. I am very pleased and satisfied with his care...” “He is a very good doctor. I love the staff and he listens to my concerns…” and “,,,Dr. Samma is attentive, great at explaining things, and puts you at ease.”

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Samma, a graduate of NYU, has a background in genetics research and worked as a hospitalist at Yale-New Haven Hospital for 12 years before transitioning into primary care. He shares that his experience as a hospitalist helped him learn to “see the patient as a whole person, not just their symptoms.”

AN AT HOME FEEL

This informed the philosophy that Dr. Samma has instilled in all the practitioners of his practice. “We have a patient-centered practice, where we want our patients to feel at home. We treat everyone as equals, and it is our goal to help everyone feel that they are the most important person when they are in our care and are working on becoming a personcentered medical home. We also charge as a primary care office, which is more affordable than a walk-in urgent care center.”

The practice’s website confirms the person-centered care, stating “at Medical Walk In Care, you are not just a number on a chart. Our physicians focus on the personal health and wellness of every patient, providing quality personalized care with routine check-ups and other special care tailored to your particular needs. Building a trusting relationship between doctor and patient is at the heart of our operation.”

SERVICES

Medical Walk In Care serves adults of all ages, and some of the services offered include rapid COVID-19 testing as well as COVID-19 vaccination and boosting, with both Moderna and Pfizer vaccines available. There is no cost for the COVID-19 vaccination. Patients can have their routine physicals, as well as school (18 and above only) and employment physicals, and EKGs can be done on-site. Patients can also be seen for illnesses and followed for chronic medical conditions and will receive

From left to right: Heather Eisenberger, PA-C and Stephanie Esposito, APRN

Photo: Paula Severino

the personalized care to address any health issues.

Dr. Samma and his team also offer a variety of specific services besides primary care, such as testosterone replacement therapy, medical weight management, diabetes, asthma, and hypertension management, treatment for ADHD and depression, smoking cessation, and they also participate in the medical marijuana program. This full-service practice helps their patients find their optimal level of health, and telehealth visits are also available. Dr. Samma did clarify that as a primary care model, acute injuries such as bone fractures, lacerations requiring stitches, etc. are not treated at this office but would be referred to another provider. Most major insurances are accepted by the practice, including Medicare and Medicaid (Husky).

Medical Walk In Care is handicappedaccessible and is open six days per week. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm, and Saturday 8:30 am to 1 pm. Patients are welcome to make an appointment, however it is not necessary.

Contact the office at (475) 241-3816 or you can visit the website at medicalwalkincare.com. 