Same-day care for urgent anorectal pain, in Seattle, Washington
Abscess and Severe Pain
Most anal pain has a specific, treatable cause. A colorectal surgeon can usually diagnose it in one visit, and often treat it the same day maybe something about ER and Urgent care can be avoided as they do not provide specialist care and we can see patients urgently.
What we treat urgently
- Painful or thrombosed hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures with sharp pain during bowel movements
- Anal abscess: throbbing pain, swelling, fever
- Pain with bleeding
- Pain after a procedure or injury
- Pain that hasn't gone away and hasn't been diagnosed
Not sure which one you have? That's what the appointment is for. Call and describe your symptoms and we'll tell you how soon you should be seen.
What treatment can look like the same day
- Drainage of an abscess
- Treatment for a thrombosed hemorrhoid
- Medication or in-office treatment for a fissure
- A clear diagnosis and plan, even when treatment happens at a follow-up visit
Nitrous oxide is available during in-office procedures for comfort, so pain relief doesn't have to hurt.
Your visit
- Call. A real person answers during open hours and books you, often the same day. After hours, call or email and we'll book you for the next day.
- Be seen. A private exam with Dr. Kratz. You'll get a diagnosis and a plan.
- Get relief. Many conditions can be treated in-office the same visit.
All fees are quoted upfront before your visit. No balance billing, no surprise invoices.
What it costs
We work with your insurance, and pricing is confirmed upfront before your visit.
Performed by Dr. Kratz, in our Seattle office
You start with the specialist. No referral, and no waiting room full of unrelated appointments ahead of you.
Common questions
Do I need a referral?
Can I really be seen today?
What if it's after hours?
Is this covered by insurance?
Will treatment hurt?
When should I go to the ER instead?
Connected to your care
Severe pain is often a symptom of a specific, named condition.
Stop waiting in pain. Get an answer today.
Call or text for same-day help.