Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News ED & Urgent Care Centers Market: Competitive Landscape, Market Size, And Growth Trends

Market Overview

The Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News emergency department & urgent care centers market size was valued at USD 150.75 million in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 6.69% during the forecast period to reach an estimated value of USD 223.49 million by 2030. A rising awareness of healthcare needs, a growing population, and an increasing demand for accessible, cost-effective medical services is contributing to the growth of the market. In addition, the preference for urgent care as a convenient alternative for non-life-threatening conditions has further accelerated market growth in the city.

Furthermore, the expansion of key market players in the city is driving the market growth. For instance, in February 2024, Concentra, Inc. acquired I&O Medical Center, located at 1290 Diamond Springs Road in Virginia Beach, and merged its operations with Concentra Norfolk Airport at 5301 Robin Hood Road, Suite 114, in Norfolk. This integration was aimed at improving healthcare accessibility by offering a broader range of occupational and urgent care services, including physical therapy and wellness programs.

City Highlights:

• Virginia Beach: Serves as a key hub for urgent care delivery in the region with a growing number of walk-in clinics and retail health centers driven by high tourist footfall and an expanding suburban population. The city also benefits from proximity to major hospitals such as Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, supporting seamless emergency and urgent care referrals.

• Norfolk: Norfolk have a high concentration of emergency departments including Level I trauma centers, such as Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, affiliated with Eastern Virginia Medical School. Norfolk plays a central role in delivering specialized emergency care services and receives a significant inflow of critical patients from surrounding localities.

• Newport News:Acts as a regional center for urgent care and emergency services with institutions like Riverside Regional Medical Center offering both emergency departments and outpatient urgent care units. Increasing outpatient demand has led to a rise in freestanding urgent care facilities, especially in densely populated residential areas.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Target Population Analysis

Virginia Beach:

Virginia Beach target population analysis, by age group, 2018 -2023

Similar age group analysis will be provided for Norfolk and Newport News. In addition, the target population for each of these cities will also be segmented further by age group, income level, and disease prevalence to support more granular market insights.

Virginia Beach target population analysis, by disease, 2018 -2023

The rising prevalence of asthma across the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan area is emerging as a significant growth driver for the region’s emergency departments and urgent care centers market. Asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation and breathing difficulty, often leads to acute exacerbations requiring immediate medical attention. In 2022, the American Lung Association reported that approximately 9.9% of adults in Virginia had asthma, which translates to over 670,000 individuals statewide. Emergency departments and urgent care centers have become crucial points of care for asthma-related emergencies. They provide immediate access to bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and oxygen therapy without the long wait times typically associated with hospital emergency departments. These factors are contributing to the growth of this market.

Furthermore,these regions have witnessed a notable expansion in the number of emergency departments and urgent care centers to accommodate the growing healthcare demands. For instance,in March 2025, Bon Secours officially opened Harbour View Hospital in Suffolk, following construction that began in October 2022. This new medical center features 18 private inpatient rooms, four state-of-the-art operating rooms, a freestanding emergency department, and comprehensive on-site laboratory and imaging services, including CT, MRI, and X-ray capabilities.

Below is the representation of data that will be provided in a report:

Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital

Participants’ Overview

Service Benchmarking

Estimated Financial & Revenue Performance

Estimated Utilization & Volume Metrics (Units)

Estimated Company Market Share Analysis, 2024

Similar analysis will be provided for all the emergency departments and urgent care centers in Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Newport News.