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Golden Days Primary Care and Express Medical Care

Community & Patient Driven-Primary & Urgent Medical Care

Article Alyson Turner Photography Ro Moreno When we need access to quality, convenient medical care often times there can be challenges such as long wait times, lack of available appointments, and high costs. Golden Days Primary Care and Express Medical Care is the answer to your medical needs. Offering both primary care services and urgent care visits patients can schedule same-day visits without stress.

Golden Days is founded and operated by Mrs. Shavonne M. Gumbs, CRNP. According to her bio, “She is a knowledgeable Family Nurse Practitioner, catering to the population of Bowie, Maryland. Her philosophy of patient care is based on compassion, efficacy and teamwork. She focuses on giving patients the highest quality of care while guaranteeing their participation in managing their own medical condition. As a nurse practitioner, Mrs. Gumbs is

skilled at building close relationships with her patients and takes time out to listen to each patient’s health concerns and works on their treatment accordingly. She ensures every individual leaves the clinic feeling satisfied and motivated to get their lives back in order. Mrs. Gumbs earned her bachelor’s degree at Towson University. She then earned her Master’s degree in nursing from the University of Maryland. Additionally, she is also an esteemed member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association, and the Theta Tau Honor Society.”

Golden Days Primary Care and Express Medical Care is here for the community. They have been practicing for a year and half in this location and offer a variety of services to meet your needs. They serve patients from age 18 months and older. They offer same-day appointments as well as walk–ins. (Due to the pandemic, please call to verify walk-in availability).

Mrs. Gumbs felt drawn to open her practice where she grew up, “I am a resident of Bowie, Maryland and grew up here in prince George’s County. In doing research and decided to open a medical practice, we saw there was a lack of this type of office in the area. A common complaint that I would get from patients at when I worked at other medical practices is that they had a primary care doctor, but they wouldn’t be able to get in for 6 weeks. We wanted to offer same day, and walk-in hours for both primary care and urgent care.”

Mrs. Gumbs takes a holistic approach when caring for her patients. She assesses social, environmental, family and workplace aspects when providing care. They offer an array of primary care services, “We do annual physicals, monitor chronic medical conditions such as high blood pressure, hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol. We do have a lab on-site and our labs are processed right here in the office. We also do preventative measures for patients. Based on age, we would refer them to get screenings such as mammograms and colonoscopies. Women may come in for well-woman examinations including breast exams and pap smears. We also offer a weight management program if it is needed. We would refer patients for exercise and stress management.”

Mrs. Gumbs also provides an array of physicals and screenings including those needed for employment, to start school and college, attend camp and sports programs, screenings for tuberculosis, and DOT physicals to start a new job.

As for urgent care services, Golden Days Primary Care and Express Medical Care is available for a variety of minor illnesses and injuries that do not require emergency care. For example, they can treat surface level skin conditions including acne, eczema, sunburn, contact dermatitis,

Golden Days Primary Care and Express Medical Care

6111 Highbridge Rd. Bowie, Maryland

301.503.1490

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Payment Options Commercial Insurances Accepted Atena Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Cigna Healthcare United Healthcare Medicaid Accepted Maryland Physicians Care Medstar Family Choice Atena Better Health Amerigroup Medicare Is Also Accepted

* If your insurance is not listed, please call to discuss with the billing department.

Self-Pay

Golden Days Primary Care and Express Medical Care offers affordable rates for out-of-pocket pricing for those who do not have insurance. There is a flat rate for self-pay patients. They also use an affordable lab for self-pay as well.

shingles, and diaper rash. They also offer diagnosis and treatment for seasonal allergies, cold and flu, conjunctivitis, diarrhea, sore throat, and others. Minor injuries include strains, sprains wounds, stings, and bites from animals and insects. Along with an on-site lab, they can also test for influenza (rapid test) and strep throat.

For those who need to be tested for Covid-19, there is a drive-up testing station. You must call to schedule an appointment time. Patients will be asked about insurance, risk, and exposure over the phone. When you arrive the provider will come out to your vehicle to administer the swab. The results will be returned in 48 hours.

Mrs. Gumbs wants to let the community know that that the practice is open and available to receive patients for many medical concerns that do not need to be seen in the Emergency Room. “When patients go to the ER, it can often be extremely expensive with wait times from 4 to 6 hours or more. We can do same-day appointments as well as tele-health appointments where you can be seen in the comfort of your own home.”

“We found that many people are neglecting their health due to lack of quality health care, accessibility, ease of securing appointments, and financial constraints. We are filling the gap between Emergency Room Care and Primary Care Visits.”

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