From Vision to Reality: How Scioto Urgent Care Revolutionized Access to Urgent Care

Scioto Urgent Care opened in early 2004 to serve the Columbus area, providing fast, accessible urgent care with a welcoming, neighborhood feel.

The founding vision of Scioto Urgent Care was to create a welcoming, high-quality, and reliable urgent care center where patients can always find help—day, evening, or holiday—without compromise. We are open seven days a week to ensure our community always has access to the care they need.

The mission centers on providing outstanding, accessible care through compassion, integrity, and clinical excellence, always placing the patient’s needs at the forefront—doing what’s right for the patient every time. Beyond medical treatment, Scioto Urgent Care strives to create a supportive environment where patients feel valued, respected, and understood. The team is dedicated to strengthening community health by promoting education, prevention, and wellness for families across Columbus. Every visit reflects a commitment to building lasting relationships grounded in trust, transparency, and genuine care.

Scioto Urgent Care’s philosophy combines clinical expertise with personal attention, offering flexible walk-in care and scheduling options so every patient feels respected and valued.

Scioto Urgent Care uniquely sponsors the Dublin City Schools high school athletic program, actively supporting youth sports health and wellbeing—a distinction in the region.

Every patient encounter emphasizes doing the right thing—never shortcuts or upselling. Our team ensures each individual is listened to and cared for with honesty, transparency, and the patient’s best interests always ahead of profit.

A typical day at Scioto Urgent Care is energetic and patient-focused, blending scheduled visits with walk-ins to meet diverse healthcare needs. The team works seamlessly to provide fast, compassionate, and high-quality care for patients of all ages in a supportive environment.

Patients can trust that Scioto Urgent Care will always put their needs first—whether scheduling an appointment or walking in. The team is dedicated to providing kind, ethical, and dependable care, ensuring every patient receives the attention and respect they deserve.

The proudest achievement at Scioto Urgent Care is building long-term trust with families and being recognized as a true community resource—especially through supporting local student athletes.

Compassion. Integrity. Community.

Trust is earned by treating every patient with respect, providing honest answers, and making comfort a top priority from the moment they arrive until they leave feeling better.

Many staff members are local and deeply invested in the well-being of area families, understanding firsthand the challenges patients face when urgent health needs arise.

As the only urgent care sponsoring Dublin City Schools athletics, the center’s active role in local school programs reflects a real investment in the community’s health and youth development.

The commitment to excellent, accessible care for every patient—no matter their story—continues to inspire and motivate the team every day.

Dr. William Rothe, M.D., at Scioto Urgent Care provides a full spectrum of medical services, including X-rays, wound care, stitches, sports and school physicals, and treatment for abdominal pain, sinus infections, asthma, allergies, and minor burns. Additional services include confidential STD testing, drug testing, EKGs, dehydration treatment, and care for sprains, fractures, ear infections, and urinary tract infections. Patients can count on prompt, compassionate care for both minor emergencies and routine health needs.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor of Science in Finance with a focus on pre-med studies: Miami University
• Doctor of Medicine (M.D.): Northeast Ohio College of Medicine
• Residency: Completed at Detroit Receiving Hospital, specializing in emergency care

Credentials and Affiliations:

• Board Certified: Emergency Medicine
• Current Position: Providing skilled, compassionate care at Scioto Urgent Care