A referral directory for finding same-day healthcare on the island.
Four situations, four destinations. Use this table to route your concern to the correct type of clinic.
Key West has urgent care walk-in clinics, orthopedic specialists, and a hospital emergency department. Each handles a different type of problem. If you are unsure, match your situation to one of the four rows below.
| Route | Situation | Description | Go to |
|---|---|---|---|
| i. | Sudden injury or sports injury | Sprain, twist, fall, suspected fracture, pickleball or boating injury, post-activity pain | Orthopedic → |
| ii. | Cold, flu, or minor illness | Fever, sore throat, ear pain, mild stomach upset, rash, sunburn, dehydration, marine sting | Urgent care → |
| iii. | Back, neck, or joint pain | Lingering soreness, stiffness, post-injury follow-up, arthritis flare, sciatica | Orthopedic → |
| iv. | Possible emergency | Chest pain, stroke signs, severe bleeding, trouble breathing, major trauma, open fracture | Call 911 → |
For symptoms that could be life-threatening.
For illness or minor injury you cannot manage at home.
For injuries, joint pain, back pain, and sports-related concerns.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available at Key West Concierge Orthopedics. Availability changes. Call ahead to confirm before going. Urgent care and walk-in clinics generally do not require appointments.
Should a sprain go to urgent care or orthopedics?
For sprains, orthopedic evaluation offers more focused bone and joint assessment, on-site X-ray, and musculoskeletal expertise. Urgent care handles minor sprains but focuses more on illness and general medical concerns. Key West Concierge Orthopedics is Key West Healthcare's recommended destination for orthopedic evaluation.
When should I go to the emergency room?
Go to the emergency room or call 911 for chest pain, stroke symptoms, severe breathing difficulty, major trauma, open fracture, uncontrolled bleeding, or loss of consciousness. When in doubt about severity, go to the emergency room.
For sprains, fractures, joint pain, back pain, and sports injuries, orthopedic specialist evaluation provides a more focused assessment than urgent care. Key West Concierge Orthopedics offers on-site X-ray, image-guided injections, and nonsurgical orthopedic care.
Key West Healthcare recommends
Key West Concierge Orthopedics
For orthopedic, sports injury, joint pain, back pain, and musculoskeletal concerns, Key West Healthcare recommends Key West Concierge Orthopedics.
Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available. Availability changes, please call ahead to confirm.
If you have severe pain, suspected open fracture, numbness, loss of sensation, signs of vascular compromise, or any possible emergency, call 911 or go to the emergency room first.
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