When was MedExpress founded?

MedExpress was founded in 2001.

Where is MedExpress headquartered?

MedExpress is headquartered in Morgantown, West Virginia, United States.

What industry is MedExpress in?

MedExpress operates in Healthcare.

MedExpress

Q: Who are MedExpress's investors?

MedExpress's investors include Optum Ventures, General Atlantic, Sequoia Capital.

Acquired

Morgantown, United States · Founded 2001

Healthcare

Headquarters: Morgantown, West Virginia
Founded: 2001
Business Model: B2C

Website: medexpress.com
Last Round: Growth EquitySep 2010
Rounds: 1

About

MedExpress was a national chain of walk-in urgent care centers providing convenient, affordable medical treatment for common illnesses, injuries, and employer health services, founded in 2001 in Morgantown, West Virginia. Acquired by UnitedHealth Group's Optum division in 2015 for approximately $1.5 billion, MedExpress expanded to hundreds of locations across the United States before being significantly scaled back beginning in 2023. As of 2025, MedExpress locations have closed in most states, with remaining locations in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia operating under new ownership (GoHealth Urgent Care), while Optum manages medical records for former patients.

Summary

MedExpress is a Healthcare company based in Morgantown, United States, founded in 2001. Its most recent funding was a Growth Equity round in Sep 2010. Investors include Optum Ventures, General Atlantic and Sequoia Capital.