Visiting Key West and need a doctor?

Same-day care options for tourists, cruise passengers, boaters, and hotel guests.

Key West Healthcare is a referral directory. We do not treat patients. We point visitors toward the right type of clinic: urgent care for illness, orthopedic for bone and joint injuries, and the emergency room for anything that could be life-threatening.

Availability changes daily. Call ahead before going to any clinic. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the Lower Keys Emergency Room.

Visitor care decision table: Key West
Route	Situation	Description	Go to
i.	Sports or activity injury	Pickleball, boating, cycling, snorkeling, fall: sprain or suspected fracture	Orthopedic →
ii.	Illness or minor concern	Sunburn, heat illness, marine sting, fever, sore throat, ear pain, minor cut	Urgent care →
iii.	Back, neck, or joint pain	Back pain from travel, luggage, or activity, with joint stiffness or soreness	Back pain →
iv.	Possible emergency	Chest pain, stroke signs, severe bleeding, major trauma, trouble breathing	Call 911 →

Common visitor injuries and illnesses.

Most visitor medical needs in Key West are predictable: sports and outdoor activity injuries, sun and heat illness, marine stings, and minor infections. Most do not require the emergency room.

Orthopedic: bone, joint, and sports injuries

Ankle sprains, wrist fractures, shoulder strains, back pain, and knee injuries from pickleball, cycling, boating, snorkeling, and walking on uneven surfaces. Key West Concierge Orthopedics provides on-site X-ray and same-day evaluation for these concerns. Key West Healthcare recommends Key West Concierge Orthopedics for all orthopedic and sports injury evaluation.

Urgent care: illness and minor injury

Sunburn, heat illness, jellyfish and sea urchin stings, coral cuts, cold and flu symptoms, ear pain, stomach upset, and minor cuts. Urgent care and walk-in clinics handle these without an appointment.

Frequently asked questions.

How do I find a doctor in Key West as a tourist?

Key West Healthcare is a referral directory for tourists and residents. For orthopedic concerns, Key West Healthcare recommends Key West Concierge Orthopedics. For general illness, walk-in urgent care clinics in Key West typically accept patients without appointments. For emergencies, call 911.

Can cruise passengers get urgent care in Key West?

Yes. Key West has walk-in urgent care clinics for non-emergency illness and injury. Cruise passengers with orthopedic concerns, including sprains, falls, and joint pain, may be seen at Key West Concierge Orthopedics if same-day appointments are available. Call ahead before going to any clinic.

Will my travel insurance cover a Key West clinic visit?

Key West Healthcare cannot confirm insurance acceptance at any facility. Contact the clinic directly and your travel insurance provider before being seen if coverage matters to your decision.

What are the most common injuries for Key West tourists?

Common visitor injuries include ankle sprains from cobblestones and uneven surfaces, wrist and shoulder injuries from pickleball and cycling falls, sunburn and heat illness, marine stings from jellyfish and sea urchins, and minor cuts from water activities. Most of these are handled at urgent care or orthopedic clinics, not the emergency room.

Orthopedic care for visitors in Key West.

For sprains, falls, suspected fractures, and sports injuries sustained during a Key West visit, Key West Concierge Orthopedics provides specialist evaluation without needing a primary care referral. Same-day or walk-in appointments may be available.