COVID-19 testing is available at Malta Med
At Malta Med Emergent Care, we offer PCR (non-rapid) COVID-19 tests. A provider order is required, and tests are reserved for people who:
- Are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms OR
- Have recently been exposed to COVID-19 OR
- Need proof of a negative test result to return to work or school.
If you already have a provider order, the scheduling team at Saratoga Hospital will be contacting you to set up an appointment at Saratoga Hospital's COVID-19 testing tent.
If you do not have a provider order for a COVID-19 test, we offer 2 options:
- We can provide one through a telehealth visit. To schedule an appointment at a time that is convenient for you, please visit our telehealth page.
- Come to Malta Med Emergent Care. You will be seen by one of our providers, who will conduct a screening. If appropriate, an order will be written and a test will be given.
For more information, please visit our COVID-19 Testing page. You can also call us at 518-289-2024 with any questions.
Telehealth appointments
Telehealth technology allows patients to connect with one of our providers, without leaving the comfort of your home. These appointments are an excellent option for situations that don't require hands-on care.
To book an appointment and to learn more, please visit our Telehealth page.
Please visit Saratoga Hospital's COVID-19 page for more information on our visitation policy, preventative measures and other helpful links.
Emergent Care is Urgent Care and more. No appointment needed. Open 24 hours a day, every day. We also offer outpatient services which include Lab Tests and Imaging Services.
We offer a broad scope of services, with an emphasis on injuries and illness, including coughs, colds, bumps, bruises, asthma and allergic reactions, and more.
Our lab services include blood work, glucose and cholesterol screening, urinalysis, microbiology tests for bacteria, viruses and other organisms.
Malta Med has comprehensive, state-of-the-art medical imaging services right on-site, including Diagnostic X-ray, CT Scan, MRI, and Ultrasound.
Records can be obtained by signing a request to release information and picking up in person at 6 Medical Park Drive. You may also request via email.
If your patient was seen at MMEC, records will be sent to you within 72 hours, unless ordered STAT.
View our FAQs to get answers to many of your questions regarding Billing, Urgent Care, Laboratory Test Procedures, Medical Imaging, and more.
We provide many emergency services. Learn more about when to use Emergent Care vs. Primary Care vs. Emergency Departments.
Contact us to request Doctor Notes, Medical Records, or for general questions. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 now!
Malta Med treats urgent and emergency conditions. We treat issues that would send you to an urgent care center, while also providing the added comfort and security of doctors prepared to diagnose and treat more serious problems. We can monitor your condition on-site for up to 24 hours, if necessary, potentially avoiding an admission to a hospital.
If you need inpatient care, you will be transferred to a local medical facility of your choice.
Malta Med is easy to reach, right off Exit 12 of the Northway, and we have plenty of convenient parking.
If you believe that you or a loved one is experiencing a potentially life-threatening medical issue, you should call 911. But for nearly any other problem, come to Malta Med where our highly trained staff is waiting to assist you any time of the day or night, 365 days of the year.
Our providers can quickly be in electronic, real-time consultation with specialists at Albany Med and Saratoga Hospital.
Our board certified emergency physicians are available 24/7, for diagnosis and emergency medical procedures.
We have a helipad and ambulance bay for the fast transport of those who need critical care.
New to the area? Need a Primary Care Physician? Click here to view our Primary Care Doctors
Get a Flu Vaccination, any time, any day in Urgent Care. MMEC administers the inactivated Quadravalent Vaccination (this protects against 4 types of the flu). $25.00 payment due at time of service. *Receipt may be given to patient for submission to insurance.
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What is Emergent Care?
Malta Med treats urgent and emergency conditions. We treat issues that would send you to an urgent care center, while also providing the added comfort and security of doctors prepared to diagnose and treat more serious problems. We can monitor your condition on-site for up to 24 hours, if necessary, potentially avoiding an admission to a hospital. -
What conditions does Malta Med treat?
Common types of conditions treated at Malta Med include: Sprains and fractures; Stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea; Earaches; Fever; Minor eye injuries, infections, or irritation; Rashes and minor burns; Urinary tract infections; Routine gynecological problems; Wounds and lacerations -
Can I get a flu shot?
Yes, we offer walk-in flu shot services. -
Do you offer drug screening for employers?
We offer drug screening for employers ONLY in a post-accident capacity. We provide both DOT and Non-DOT Urine Drug Screening for those involved in an accident while on the job. At this time, we CANNOT provide pre-employment screening drug screens. If you desire this test, please visit our Occupational Medicine and Health Clinic at 2388 Route 9, Malta NY 12020. 518-886-5412 Employers: Interested in partnering with MMEC to offer your employees an option for post-accident drug screening? Please contact Site Administrator Emily Wright at mmecoffice@saratogacare.org -
When should I go to the hospital?
If you believe that you or a loved one is experiencing a potentially life-threatening medical issue, you should call 911. But for nearly any other problem, come to Malta Med where our highly trained staff is waiting to assist you any time of the day or night, 365 days of the year.
