If you need medical help in Miami, there are hospitals, urgent care clinics, and 24-hour pharmacies across the metro area. Urgent care or a pharmacy can handle most minor problems; hospitals are for serious emergencies. It's worth checking which is nearest your hotel before you need it.
Quick decision guide: where to go in Miami
- Minor illness (cold, fever, minor infection): go to an urgent care clinic such as Baptist Health Urgent Care or CareNow Urgent Care.
- Prescription refill: head to a CVS or Walgreens. Walgreens at 200 SW 13th Street in Brickell has a 24-hour pharmacy.
- Serious emergency (chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, seizures, loss of consciousness): call 911 or go directly to the nearest hospital emergency room. Do not drive yourself.
- Poison exposure: call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 immediately, any time of day or night.
Miami urgent care and ER options by neighborhood
Where to go depends on where you're staying.
South Beach and Miami Beach
Mount Sinai Medical Center at 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach is the main full-service hospital serving South Beach and the broader Miami Beach area. Its emergency room operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Call (305) 674-2121 for general inquiries. Travelers staying on Ocean Drive or Collins Avenue are roughly 10 to 15 minutes away by car or rideshare.
CareNow Urgent Care, Miami Beach at 1000 5th Street, Miami Beach handles non-emergency issues like infections, sprains, and minor cuts. Walk-ins are welcome.
Brickell and Downtown Miami
Baptist Health Urgent Care, Brickell at 2660 Brickell Avenue, Suite 100, Miami is at the south end of Brickell Avenue and open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Vizcaya Metrorail station is about a 15-minute walk away. Call (786) 467-5320.
Jackson Memorial Hospital at 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami is Miami's largest public hospital and a Level I Trauma Center. It serves Downtown Miami and the surrounding area. The ER operates 24/7. Call (305) 585-1111. The closest Metrorail station is UHealth Jackson.
Wynwood
Wynwood has no major hospital within its immediate boundaries. Your closest urgent care option is MD Now Urgent Care, Midtown Miami at 2310 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, a short drive or about a 19-minute walk from the Wynwood Walls area.
For emergencies, Jackson Memorial Hospital is roughly 10 minutes by car.
Coral Gables
Baptist Hospital of Miami at 8900 N Kendall Drive, Miami is a major Baptist Health hospital southwest of Coral Gables. Closer to Coral Gables itself, Baptist Health Doctors Hospital at 5000 University Drive has a 24/7 emergency room.
For urgent care closer to Coral Gables, Baptist Health Urgent Care, Coral Gables at 10 Giralda Avenue, Suite 100, Coral Gables is a practical first stop for non-emergency care, open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Call (786) 467-5000.
Miami hospitals and urgent care at a glance
| Facility | Type | Neighborhood | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Sinai Medical Center | Full hospital, ER | Miami Beach / South Beach | 24/7 | (305) 674-2121 |
| Jackson Memorial Hospital | Level I Trauma Center, ER | Downtown Miami | 24/7 | (305) 585-1111 |
| Baptist Hospital of Miami | Full hospital, ER | Kendall | 24/7 | (786) 596-1960 |
| Baptist Health Urgent Care, Brickell | Urgent care | Brickell | Daily 9am-9pm | (786) 467-5320 |
| CareNow Urgent Care, Miami Beach | Urgent care | South Beach | Call ahead | (305) 534-3937 |
| MD Now Urgent Care, Midtown Miami | Urgent care | Midtown / near Wynwood | Call ahead | (786) 579-1222 |
| Baptist Health Urgent Care, Coral Gables | Urgent care | Coral Gables | Daily 9am-9pm | (786) 467-5000 |
Pharmacies near South Beach, Brickell, and beyond
Most pharmacies near Miami's main visitor areas are CVS or Walgreens. Walgreens lists a 24-hour pharmacy at 200 SW 13th Street in Brickell; call any other store before a late-night trip.
Pharmacies near South Beach
Walgreens, 1845 Alton Road, Miami Beach is open 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Its pharmacy is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. It's about a 10-minute walk from the northern end of South Beach. Call (305) 531-8868.
CVS Pharmacy, 1421 Alton Road, Miami Beach is another option in Miami Beach, near Lincoln Road. Call (305) 538-1571.
Pharmacies near Brickell and Downtown Miami
Walgreens, 200 SW 13th Street, Miami in Brickell has a 24-hour pharmacy, which closes for a meal break from 1:30 to 2 a.m. Call (305) 854-6340.
CVS Pharmacy, 1201 Brickell Avenue, Miami is in the core of Brickell. Call (305) 358-7577.
CVS Pharmacy, 200 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami covers Downtown Miami. Call (786) 838-0316.
Pharmacies near Wynwood
Wynwood has no 24-hour pharmacy within walking distance. A nearby option is the CVS Pharmacy at 3401 N Miami Avenue, Suite 100, Miami, about a 5-minute drive north of the Wynwood Walls. Call (786) 437-0165.
Pharmacies near Coral Gables
CVS Pharmacy, 1906 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables is in central Coral Gables. Call (305) 459-7202 to check pharmacy hours.
What to expect at Miami urgent care clinics
Most urgent care clinics in Miami accept walk-ins without an appointment, though booking online through the clinic's app or website cuts your wait time. Baptist Health's clinics let you hold a spot in line through the Baptist Health app, which is worth downloading before you travel.
Ask about the self-pay price before you're seen, and expect extra charges for lab work or imaging. Clinics treat conditions like ear infections, urinary tract infections, minor lacerations, sprains, rashes, and flu symptoms. They do not handle chest pain, stroke symptoms, difficulty breathing, or any condition that could be life-threatening. For those, call 911.
Most Miami urgent care clinics accept major US insurance plans. If you're visiting from abroad, bring your travel insurance documents and a credit card. Some clinics require payment upfront and provide itemized receipts for reimbursement claims.
Practical tips for getting medical care in Miami
Use telehealth for minor issues first. If you have a mild cold, a rash, or a question about a medication, Teladoc and MDLive both connect you with a licensed physician by video within minutes. Many travel insurance plans cover telehealth visits, and you avoid the wait at a clinic entirely.
Know your nearest Metrorail stop before you need it. If you're staying in Brickell, Metrorail runs four stops north from Brickell station to UHealth Jackson station, the stop for Jackson Memorial Hospital. This matters if you're traveling without a car or if traffic is heavy.
Carry a photo of your prescriptions. Miami pharmacies can fill US prescriptions without issue, but if you run out of a controlled substance, you'll need a local physician to write a new one. Having a photo of your original prescription and your prescribing doctor's contact information speeds that process.
South Beach travelers: avoid the ER for minor issues. Mount Sinai's emergency room in Miami Beach handles genuine emergencies, and wait times for non-critical cases can stretch several hours. CareNow Urgent Care on 5th Street is a faster option for anything that isn't life-threatening.
Check your travel insurance before you go. Many policies require you to call a 24-hour assistance line before seeking non-emergency care abroad or out of network. Save that number in your phone alongside the local emergency number (911).
Official sources for medical information in Miami
- Miami-Dade County Health Department: official public health information, clinic locations, and health alerts for Miami-Dade County.
- Florida Department of Health: statewide health resources, licensed provider lookup, and emergency health guidance.
- Jackson Health System: official site for Jackson Memorial Hospital and affiliated facilities, including ER wait times and patient services.
- Baptist Health South Florida: covers Baptist Hospital of Miami, urgent care locations, and the Baptist Health app for virtual queue management.
Urgent care, the ER and getting there without a car
Using telehealth or urgent care for minor issues keeps ER beds free for real emergencies, and usually gets you seen sooner. If you're heading to a clinic or pharmacy without a car, Metrorail and Metromover reach most major medical facilities.
Frequently asked questions
What's the closest hospital to South Beach?＋
Mount Sinai Medical Center at 4300 Alton Road, Miami Beach is the nearest full-service hospital to South Beach. Its emergency room runs 24 hours a day. From Ocean Drive, you're looking at roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car or rideshare.
Where can I find a 24-hour pharmacy in Miami?＋
Walgreens lists a 24-hour pharmacy at 200 SW 13th Street in Brickell. In South Beach, the closest options are Walgreens at 1845 Alton Road or CVS at 1421 Alton Road. In Brickell, CVS at 1201 Brickell Avenue is also nearby; call ahead to check late-night hours.
What's the best urgent care option near Brickell?＋
Baptist Health Urgent Care, Brickell, at 2660 Brickell Avenue is open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. It's at the south end of Brickell Avenue, about a 15-minute walk from Vizcaya Metrorail station. You can hold a spot in line through the Baptist Health app.
What should I do if I have a medical emergency in Miami?＋
Call 911 immediately for any serious emergency, including chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, major bleeding, seizures, or loss of consciousness. Do not drive yourself to the hospital. If you're near Downtown Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital at 1611 NW 12th Avenue is a Level I Trauma Center and the best-equipped facility in the city for critical care.
Is there urgent care near Wynwood?＋
Wynwood has no urgent care clinic directly in the neighborhood. MD Now Urgent Care, Midtown Miami, at 2310 Biscayne Boulevard is a short drive or about a 19-minute walk from the Wynwood Walls. For emergencies, Jackson Memorial Hospital is roughly 10 minutes by car heading west.
What's the Poison Control number in Miami?＋
Call 1-800-222-1222 to reach the Florida Poison Information Center, which covers Miami and operates 24 hours a day. Have the substance name, amount, and the person's age and weight ready when you call. For severe symptoms after exposure, call 911 first.
