Same-day appointments
Same-Day Doctor Appointments in Sacramento
Apollo Physicians offers same-day and next-day appointments at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823, with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Availability depends on the schedule each day, so call 916-236-5800 as early as you can and ask for the next opening. New patients can ask too. In an emergency, call 911 instead of the office.
Quick facts
- Practice
- Apollo Physicians, a family medicine practice
- Phone
- 916-236-5800
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 8:30 am to 5:30 pm; Sat 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Price
- Initial self-pay visits start at $65.
- Appointments
- Same-day and next-day appointments
- Telemedicine
- Telemedicine visits for patients in California.
- New patients
- Accepted
How to get a same-day or next-day appointment
- Call 916-236-5800 as early in the day as you can.
- Say whether you are a new or returning patient, and ask for a same-day or next-day appointment.
- Tell the office your insurance plan, or that you will pay yourself.
- Confirm the appointment time before you leave home.
- Come to 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823 with a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of your medicines.
What to expect
A same-day or next-day appointment is a scheduled office visit with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Times depend on the schedule that day, so the next opening may be later today or tomorrow. Ask the office which time works when you call.
When to call 911 instead
A same-day appointment is not emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for a medical emergency, such as chest pain, trouble breathing, signs of a stroke, severe bleeding or a serious injury. If you are not sure whether it is an emergency, call 911.
In a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Who can ask for one
New and returning patients can ask for a same-day or next-day appointment. Patients come from South Sacramento and from Elk Grove, about 12 minutes away by car with usual traffic.
Insurance and cost
Apollo Physicians accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health, Hill Physicians, Nivano Physicians, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Call 916-236-5800 to confirm your plan. Initial self-pay visits start at $65; ask what the visit includes when you call.
Finding the office
The office is at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823, next to Highway 99 and about 0.4 mile from Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.
Frequently asked questions
Does Apollo Physicians offer same-day appointments?
Yes. Apollo Physicians offers same-day and next-day appointments with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD, at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200 in South Sacramento. Availability depends on the schedule each day, so call 916-236-5800 as early as you can and ask for the next opening. In an emergency, call 911 instead of the office.
How do I book a same-day appointment?
Call Apollo Physicians at 916-236-5800 as early in the day as you can and ask for a same-day appointment with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Say whether you are a new or returning patient and give your insurance plan, or say you will pay yourself. If no time is left today, ask for the next-day opening.
Can new patients get a same-day appointment?
Yes. New patients at Apollo Physicians can ask for a same-day or next-day appointment, the same way returning patients do. Call 916-236-5800, say you are new, and bring a photo ID, your insurance card and a list of your medicines. Initial self-pay visits start at $65 if you do not use insurance.
Is a same-day appointment emergency care?
No. A same-day appointment at Apollo Physicians is a scheduled office visit with Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. It is not emergency care. For a medical emergency, such as chest pain, trouble breathing or signs of a stroke, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room instead of calling the office.
What if no same-day appointment is left?
Ask Apollo Physicians for the next-day opening. Same-day times depend on the schedule, so they may fill early in the day. Call 916-236-5800 as early as you can, and confirm your appointment time before you leave home. If your problem becomes an emergency while you wait, call 911.
What should I bring to a same-day appointment?
Bring a photo ID, your insurance card if you have one, and a list of your current medicines and supplements to Apollo Physicians. Bring any past records that relate to the visit, plus your questions. If you are unsure what applies, call 916-236-5800 before you leave home.
Does insurance cover a same-day appointment?
Apollo Physicians accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, Health Net, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health, Hill Physicians, Nivano Physicians, Medicare, and Medi-Cal. Coverage and copays depend on your plan, so call 916-236-5800 with your plan name before you come in. Initial self-pay visits start at $65 if you do not use insurance.
Where is the office for same-day appointments?
Apollo Physicians has one office, at 8191 Timberlake Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95823, next to Highway 99 and about 0.4 mile from Methodist Hospital of Sacramento. Patients from Elk Grove ZIP codes 95758 and 95624 drive about 12 minutes with usual traffic, according to Google Maps. Confirm your appointment time by calling 916-236-5800 before you leave home.
What should I do in a mental health crisis?
In a mental health crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, at any time of day. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. A same-day appointment at Apollo Physicians is a scheduled office visit, not crisis care, so do not wait for an appointment in a crisis.
Medical review
Medical review: Dr. Paramjit Panesar, MD. Last reviewed: November 12, 2026.
This page is general information, not medical advice. For advice about your own health, talk to a clinician or call 916-236-5800. In an emergency, call 911.