Urgent care for illness in Key West.
Fever, flu, sore throat, ear infection, UTI, sunburn, jellyfish stings, minor cuts. This page is for illness and non-orthopedic concerns only.
Key West has walk-in urgent care clinics for non-emergency illness. No appointment is typically needed. Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available. Call ahead to confirm hours and availability before going.
For sprains, fractures, knee pain, shoulder pain, back pain, or any bone, joint, or sports injury, see orthopedic urgent care instead.
20 conditions urgent care handles.
These conditions are appropriate for urgent care or walk-in clinics in Key West. If your concern is a bone, joint, muscle, or sports injury, Key West Healthcare recommends orthopedic urgent care.
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Fever
Evaluation, testing, and treatment for bacterial or viral causes. -
2.
Cold and flu
Symptom management, antiviral assessment, rapid flu testing. -
3.
Sore throat and strep
Rapid strep test, antibiotics if indicated. -
4.
Ear infection
Outer ear (swimmer's ear) and middle ear infection evaluation. -
5.
Sinus infection
Evaluation, antibiotic treatment if indicated. -
6.
Cough and bronchitis
Evaluation, chest exam, treatment. -
7.
Nausea and vomiting
Assessment, anti-nausea treatment, hydration. -
8.
Stomach bug and food poisoning
Evaluation, treatment, hydration support. -
9.
Diarrhea
Evaluation, hydration, treatment. -
10.
Urinary tract infection (UTI)
Urinalysis, antibiotic treatment. -
11.
Rash and skin irritation
Evaluation, prescription if needed. -
12.
Allergic reaction (non-anaphylactic)
Evaluation, antihistamine, Epipen if needed for mild cases. -
13.
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Evaluation, antibiotic drops if bacterial. -
14.
Sunburn (moderate to severe)
Evaluation, pain relief, wound care for blistering. -
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Dehydration
Evaluation, oral or IV hydration. -
16.
Jellyfish stings and marine injuries
Wound care, pain management, evaluation. -
17.
Minor cuts and lacerations
Wound closure, cleaning, tetanus assessment. -
18.
Headache (without neurological red flags)
Evaluation, pain management. Sudden severe headache requires ER. -
19.
Travel illness
Evaluation and treatment for travel-related symptoms. -
20.
Blood pressure check and minor vital concerns
Evaluation only.
Frequently asked questions.
Do urgent care clinics in Key West take walk-ins?
Most urgent care and walk-in clinics in Key West do not require an appointment. Hours and availability change, especially in peak season. Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available so call ahead to confirm before going.
What does urgent care treat?
Urgent care handles non-emergency illness and other concerns: fever, cold and flu, sore throat, ear infection, UTI, rash, sunburn, dehydration, jellyfish stings, minor cuts, nausea, pink eye, and headache without neurological red flags. For bone, joint, muscle, or sports injuries, orthopedic care is the better fit.
Should a sprain or fracture go to urgent care?
Orthopedic injuries like sprains, suspected fractures, back pain, joint pain, knee swelling, shoulder injury, and sports injuries are evaluated by an orthopedic specialist with on-site X-ray. Key West Healthcare recommends Key West Concierge Orthopedics at keywestortho.com for same-day or walk-in orthopedic evaluation. Please call ahead to confirm availability.
When should I go to the emergency room instead of urgent care?
Call 911 or go directly to the Lower Keys Emergency Room for chest pain, stroke signs, difficulty breathing, major trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, or any life-threatening condition. Do not go to urgent care for these symptoms.
Pick the right door.
Two care paths. One is for illness. The other is for orthopedic injury. They are different facilities with different equipment and training. Getting to the right one first saves time and gets you faster care.
Illness symptoms: go urgent care.
Fever, cold, flu, sore throat, ear infection, UTI, rash, sunburn, jellyfish sting, nausea, minor cut, or any of the 20 conditions listed above. Walk-in, no appointment typically needed.
Key West urgent care options:
- Advanced Urgent Care of the Florida Keys
- Mount Sinai Walk-In Care
Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available. Please call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
Clinic listings →Bone, joint, or sports injury: go orthopedic.
Sprain, fracture, back pain, neck pain, knee swelling, shoulder injury, hip pain, or any bone or joint concern. Urgent care is not the right call for these. An orthopedic specialist with on-site X-ray is.
Orthopedic care in Key West:
- Key West Concierge Orthopedics is recommended for orthopedic evaluation, digital X-ray, fluoroscopy, injections, sports medicine. No referral needed.
Same-day or walk-in orthopedic appointments may be available. Please call ahead.
Orthopedic urgent care guide →Life-threatening emergency: call 911 or go directly to the Lower Keys Emergency Room.
If you have chest pain, stroke signs, difficulty breathing, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of consciousness, major trauma, or any life-threatening symptom, call 911 or go directly to the Lower Keys Emergency Room. Do not go to urgent care. Do not use this page.