Urgent Care Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fort Walton Beach urgent care clinics provide essential diagnostics like X-rays at 14 locations, making it easy to handle injuries on-site without hospital delays. Top spots such as Max Dawkins, PA-C at 1005 Marwalt Dr and HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital at 1000 Marwalt Dr often include this service alongside general treatments.

Pediatric care is available at 14 clinics, catering to children's needs from fevers to minor fractures. Walk-in services operate at 11 clinics, allowing no-appointment visits for convenience—check Erica George-Saintilus at 1118 Hospital Rd or Quality Urgent Care & Wellness at 514 Mary Esther Cut Off NW for quick access.

These services ensure comprehensive care across the city's 21 clinics, with high-review options like Dr. Stephen R. Gilmore, MD (pediatric-focused) standing out for reliability.

Many Fort Walton Beach urgent cares accept major insurances: Aetna at 3 clinics, Cigna at 3 clinics. Self-pay rates typically range from $100-250 depending on services like X-rays or exams—always call ahead to confirm coverage and copays at places like Max Dawkins, PA-C.

Additional options include Access Behavioral Health (2 clinics), Aetna Better Health (2), Align Senior Care (2), Ambetter (2), and American Health Plan of Florida (2). Verify acceptance directly with the clinic to avoid surprises.

AvMed (2 clinics), Carelon Behavioral Health (2), and Careplus (2) round out common plans. For uninsured patients, inquire about cash discounts at high-rated spots like Erica George-Saintilus.

Choose urgent care in Fort Walton Beach for minor issues like flu symptoms, strep throat, sprains, cuts needing stitches, minor burns, or X-rays—with 21 clinics offering shorter wait times than ERs. Top options like Max Dawkins, PA-C (5 stars) handle these efficiently.

Head to the ER for life-threatening conditions: chest pain, severe bleeding that won't stop, difficulty breathing, major trauma, stroke symptoms (like sudden facial droop), or severe head injuries. HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital at 1000 Marwalt Dr provides both urgent and ER services nearby.

Urgent care saves time and cost for non-emergencies; with an average 3.5-star rating across 9,410 reviews, Fort Walton Beach's clinics are reliable for everyday urgent needs.

Also serving residents of Mary Esther (3 mi), Destin (9 mi), Niceville (11 mi), Navarre (16 mi), Crestview (22 mi), Santa Rosa Beach (24 mi).