Walk-ins welcome
Minor proceduresStitches & Minor Procedures in Melbourne, FL
Not every cut or abscess needs an emergency room. Dr. Wolfington repairs cuts and drains abscesses in the clinic in a single walk-in visit. He numbs the area, treats it, and sends you home with aftercare instructions. Each procedure is $225.
- Appointment
- Not needed. Walk in during open hours
- Stitches
- $225
- Abscess drainage
- $225
Stitches (laceration repair)
A cut that is too deep or too wide, or that will not stop bleeding with direct pressure, likely needs stitches. Leaving a deep wound open risks infection, poor healing and scarring.
The area is numbed first with a local anesthetic injection. The wound is then cleaned thoroughly and closed carefully, and you leave with wound care instructions and a plan for having the stitches removed.
When a cut should be checked
- It is deeper than about ΒΌ inch, or gaping open
- Bleeding does not slow after 10 to 15 minutes of firm pressure
- The edges will not stay together on their own
- It is on the face, a hand, or over a joint
- You can see fat, muscle or white tissue at the bottom
Abscess, boil and cyst drainage (I&D)
An abscess or boil is a painful pocket of pus under the skin, from a bacterial infection of a hair follicle, gland or wound. It is red, swollen, warm and throbbing. Because the infection is walled off, antibiotics alone are often not enough, and the usual treatment is to drain it.
The area is numbed completely, a small opening is made, and the infected material is drained. The wound is packed if needed, and you get aftercare instructions. Please do not try to pop or lance an abscess at home: it can push the infection deeper.
When an abscess should be looked at
- A red, warm, swollen lump that keeps getting bigger over several days
- Throbbing or pulsing pain
- A white or yellow "head" forming
- Fever, chills, or red streaks spreading from the area
Other minor procedures
- Foreign body removal (splinters, debris)
- Ingrown toenail treatment
- Burn wound care and dressing
- Skin infection treatment
- Post-procedure follow-up visits
Prices for these vary with what is needed. Ask for the price, or a written Good Faith Estimate, before treatment.
Self-pay prices
Self-pay rates as of September 2026; they may change without notice. No insurance is needed. You have the right to a Good Faith Estimate of expected charges before your visit.
Emergencies
Call 911 or go to the emergency room for bleeding that will not stop with firm pressure, a deep wound to the head, chest or abdomen, an object stuck deep in a wound, a large or severe burn, or a wound with numbness or loss of movement.
Questions patients ask
Can I get stitches without going to the ER?
For many minor cuts, yes. Walk in during open hours and Dr. Wolfington can repair the cut in the clinic. Laceration repair is $225.
How much do stitches cost without insurance?
Sutures (laceration repair) are $225 at Eau Gallie Medical Center, self-pay.
Does getting stitches hurt?
The area is numbed with a local anesthetic injection before the wound is cleaned and closed.
How much does abscess drainage cost?
Incision and drainage of an abscess, cyst or boil is $225.
Hours, location and phone
Location
Eau Gallie Medical Center1403 Highland Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32935
In Melbourne's Eau Gallie neighborhood, serving Melbourne and Brevard County.
Clinic hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-4pm
Tuesday + Thursday: 1pm-6pm
Saturday + Sunday: Closed
Walk-ins: please arrive at least 30 minutes before we close.
Phone
Booking line (automated, recorded, open around the clock)
(321) 241-2013
Front desk (staff, during open hours)
(321) 751-1414
This information is general and educational. It is not medical advice, does not create a patient-provider relationship, and is not a substitute for being examined. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911.
Last updated October 4, 2026.