Vol. I · No. 001
Key West, Florida June 1, 2026

Key West Healthcare

A referral directory for finding same-day healthcare on the island.



Same-day care in Key West.

Walk-in clinics, orthopedic evaluation, and emergency care, matched to your situation.

Key West has walk-in urgent care clinics for illness and minor injury, an orthopedic specialist for bone, joint, and sports concerns, and a hospital emergency department for life-threatening emergencies. Most same-day needs fall into one of these three paths.

Availability changes. Call ahead before going to any clinic. For emergencies, call 911.

i.
Illness & Minor Injury

Urgent care & walk-in

For non-emergency illness and minor concerns.

  • a.Cold, flu, fever, sore throat, ear pain
  • b.Rash, sunburn, marine stings, dehydration
  • c.Minor cuts, mild stomach upset, general illness
Verify hours before going Urgent care options
ii.
Bone, Joint & Sports

Orthopedic same-day

For musculoskeletal injury and pain that is not an emergency.

  • a.Sprains, falls, suspected fractures, sports injuries
  • b.Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain
  • c.On-site X-ray available at Key West Concierge Orthopedics
Key West Healthcare recommends Key West Concierge Orthopedics. Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available. Call ahead to confirm.
Call ahead to confirm Orthopedic care
iii.
Emergency · 911

Emergency room

For possible life-threatening situations.

  • a.Chest pain, stroke signs, trouble breathing
  • b.Major trauma, open fracture, uncontrolled bleeding
  • c.Loss of consciousness, severe head injury
Open 24 hours ER vs urgent care

Same-day orthopedic evaluation.

For sprains, suspected fractures, joint pain, back pain, and activity injuries, Key West Concierge Orthopedics provides on-site X-ray, nonsurgical orthopedic evaluation, and image-guided procedures. Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available for acute injury evaluation.

Frequently asked questions.

Can I get same-day care in Key West without an appointment?

Urgent care and walk-in clinics in Key West typically do not require appointments. Key West Concierge Orthopedics may have same-day or walk-in availability for orthopedic concerns. Availability changes, so call ahead to confirm before going.

What kind of injury or illness can be seen the same day in Key West?

Same-day options include urgent care for illness, fever, ear pain, rash, sunburn, marine stings, and minor injury. Orthopedic evaluation may be available the same day for sprains, suspected fractures, joint pain, and sports injuries. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the Lower Keys Emergency Room.

Are same-day appointments guaranteed?

No. Availability changes daily. Key West Healthcare recommends calling ahead before going to any clinic. Never rely on assumed availability for a medical concern.