Services
Pediatric Urgent Care
in Surfside
A board-certified physician sees your child, seven days a week. Walk in for fevers, ear infections, strep, rashes, and minor injuries, with rapid tests and digital X-ray under one roof. No appointment needed.
Joint Commission AccreditedThe only one in Florida
Can I walk in with my sick child today?
Yes. TrufaMED sees children three months and older seven days a week, no appointment needed. A board-certified physician examines every child, and a typical visit runs 30 to 60 minutes depending on what is needed: the exam, a rapid test, imaging, or a short treatment. For fever, ear pain, sore throat, cough, rash, a stomach bug, or a minor injury, walk-in urgent care is the right level of care.
The everyday illnesses and injuries of childhood
Pediatric urgent care handles the common medical events of childhood: infections, minor injuries, rashes, and sudden illness. The list below is most of what we see in a week. When the diagnosis is not clear from the exam alone, we use on-site rapid tests so treatment decisions happen the same visit, not after a follow-up lab draw.
Every visit includes a full set of vitals, a head-to-toe exam suited to the complaint, and a written plan you take home. For anything outside urgent care’s scope (chronic specialty follow-up, a complex cardiac or neurologic workup, a mental health crisis), we coordinate the right referral and make sure you know the next step before you leave.
Care built around children, not shrunk down from adults
Children are not small adults. Their exams, their reassurance, and their dosing all work differently. At TrufaMED, every child is seen by a physician in a room set up for a family to sit together.
Physician-led every shift
A board-certified physician leads every shift and is involved in your child’s care. Pediatric exams reward experience: a three-year-old with a fever behaves nothing like a thirteen-year-old with the same number on the thermometer, and the history-taking is different again.
Family-friendly exam rooms
Our rooms are sized for families to sit together. You stay with your child through the whole visit, including imaging and procedures. For an anxious toddler, we often start with a chair exam in a parent’s lap, which gets most of what we need without a fight.
Plain-language explanation
Every visit ends with a written plan: the diagnosis, what to watch for, what medication to give and how, when to come back, and when to go to the ER. Most parents leave knowing more about the condition than when they walked in. That is the point.
The right intensity, no more
An ordinary ear infection needs a careful look in both ears and a prescription if indicated. A fever in a six-week-old needs a different workup entirely. We scale the evaluation to the problem. We will not run tests to look busy, and we will not skip the right test to move faster.
The exam, the test, and the treatment in one visit
The biggest friction point in pediatric urgent care is running out of capability mid-visit. TrufaMED is built so the exam, the test, the image, and the treatment all happen in the same visit, without a second trip.
Rapid strep, flu, RSV, COVID
A throat or nasal swab with results in about 10 to 15 minutes, so we treat the right illness on the first visit instead of after a return trip for lab results.
Pneumatic ear exam
Pneumatic otoscopy, the standard of care for diagnosing a middle-ear infection, not just a quick look. We tell a real infection from a red ear caused by a crying child.
Digital X-ray
For the limping toddler, the arm that will not bear weight, or the ankle after a fall. Imaging is read and reported the same visit by our on-site digital X-ray service.
IV fluids for dehydration
When a child with a stomach bug cannot keep anything down, IV fluids plus ondansetron break the cycle. More on our dehydration IV service.
Lacerations and skin glue
Skin adhesive for most facial and scalp cuts, with sutures or staples when depth or location calls for them. We numb first, always, so the repair is not traumatic.
Nebulizer treatments
An albuterol nebulizer for a wheezing child with a known asthma history or a viral flare, with a physician recheck before discharge to confirm the response.
How the evaluation changes with your child’s age
Age is one of the most important variables in pediatric care. A fever in a six-week-old is a different problem than a fever in a six-year-old, so our approach changes with the child.
| Age group | In clinicHow we evaluate | Where it leadsTypical disposition |
|---|---|---|
| Infant under 3 months | Low threshold for workup. Fever, lethargy, poor feeding, or fewer wet diapers all warrant urgent evaluation. | Often referred to pediatric emergency care for a full workup when findings warrant. We do not wait. |
| Infant 3 to 12 months | Full vitals, detailed feeding and urine-output history, and a complete exam including fontanelle, ears, throat, lungs, abdomen, and skin. | Most visits resolve in clinic with a clear plan. We escalate to the ER for signs of sepsis, severe dehydration, or respiratory distress. |
| Toddler 1 to 4 years | A family-friendly exam, often starting in a parent’s lap. We use distraction, narrate each step, and let the child handle the stethoscope first. | Most urgent care conditions are managed in clinic, with return precautions written plainly. |
| School-age 5 to 12 | A direct exam with history from both child and parent. Pain, function (can they walk, eat, sleep), and school absence all inform treatment. | Most conditions managed in clinic, with a school note provided the same visit. |
| Adolescent 13 and up | A confidential history when age-appropriate, a direct exam, and adult-style communication with the teen and parent involved at the right levels. | Similar to adult urgent care. Sports physicals are performed in clinic for students. |
For an infant under three months, the bar for escalation to a pediatric ER is intentionally low, because the workup for a sick very young infant can include blood cultures, a lumbar puncture, and admission, which belong in a pediatric emergency department.
A school note at every visit, and walk-in sports physicals
Parents should never have to come back just for paperwork. Every pediatric visit includes a written school or daycare note, and we complete annual sports physicals on the Florida state form, walk-in, seven days a week.
What the note includes
The date of evaluation, the diagnosis or symptom that kept your child home, and the return date with any restrictions. We write it at check-out. If activity is limited (no PE, no contact sports, no swimming), the note says so.
Return-to-school timelines
Strep throat: 24 hours on antibiotics and fever-free. Influenza: fever-free 24 hours without fever reducers. Stomach flu: no vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours. Bacterial pink eye: 24 hours on antibiotic drops. Our note reflects the right date.
Sports physicals in clinic
About 20 minutes, walk-in. We complete a detailed history, vitals, a vision check, and musculoskeletal and cardiovascular exams. If a red flag appears, we hold clearance and coordinate further evaluation before signing. Bring the school-issued form.
When a child needs the emergency room instead
Most childhood illness is urgent-care level. Some is not. The situations below move a child from our clinic to a pediatric emergency department without delay. If you are unsure, come in. We triage on arrival, and children who need ER-level care are stabilized here while transport is arranged.
Go to the ER or call 911 if a child has:
These are signs that a child needs hospital-based emergency care, not walk-in urgent care.
- Fever in an infant under three months
- Altered alertness, lethargy, or unresponsiveness
- Trouble breathing: grunting, retractions, or turning blue
- A seizure, new or prolonged
- A head injury with loss of consciousness or vomiting
- A stiff neck with fever, or severe headache
- Severe dehydration not responding to fluids
- Anaphylaxis: tongue swelling or airway involvement
- Severe belly pain with guarding or rigidity
- Major trauma, a large open wound, or a suspected significant fracture
- Suspected poisoning or overdose (also call Poison Control)
- Has not urinated in over 12 hours despite efforts
A same-day physician evaluation is worth it when the alternative is missing an emergency. For a true emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest pediatric emergency room.
The Surfside answer to chain clinics and limited-hours offices
Pediatric urgent care in South Florida ranges from big-box chains with rotating staff to boutique offices with limited hours. TrufaMED is physician-led, seven days a week, and open late.
Joint Commission accredited
Florida’s only Joint Commission-accredited urgent care, one of just eight nationwide. The same body that accredits hospitals audits our sterile technique, medication safety, infection control, and clinical protocols.
A physician at every visit
Every child is evaluated by a board-certified physician. The clinical team is led by Dr. Shane D. Naidoo, Medical Director in emergency medicine, and Dr. Uri Gedalia, Chief Medical Officer in general surgery.
Open late, seven days
Monday to Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM. We are open when your pediatrician’s office is closed: evenings, weekends, and after school pickup.
Tests, imaging, and IV on-site
Rapid strep, flu, RSV, COVID, urinalysis, digital X-ray, IV fluids, and nebulizer treatments, all done here in the same visit, so you rarely need a second trip.
Calm, private, parents included
Private exam rooms sized for a family. Parents stay with their child through the entire visit, including imaging and procedures. No crowded waiting room, no rotating triage stations.
Eight languages spoken
Our team speaks eight languages, which matters for Surfside, Bal Harbour, and the international families across Miami Beach and Sunny Isles who walk in with their children.
Clear pricing for families without insurance
We accept most major plans. For families paying out of pocket or visiting from out of state, a self-pay physician visit starts at $195, with add-ons priced up front so you always know the cost before your child is seen.
Starting prices; the final cost depends on the services your child needs. We accept Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Oscar Health for urgent care. See insurance details.
Led by board-certified physicians
Your child is seen by a physician, supported by experienced nurses. Our clinical leadership brings hospital-grade training in emergency medicine and surgery to a calm walk-in setting.
Dr. Naidoo leads the clinical team as Medical Director, board-certified in emergency medicine with deep experience in adult and pediatric emergency, trauma, and critical care. That training means a calm, decisive read on a sick child, and a clear sense of when urgent care is right and when a child needs the ER.
Dr. Gedalia is TrufaMED’s Chief Medical Officer and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. His surgical background shapes our approach to lacerations, minor procedures, and on-site diagnostics, and he oversees the clinical protocols that govern every visit, including pediatric care.
Pediatric urgent care, answered
The questions parents in Surfside, Bal Harbour, and Bay Harbor Islands ask most before bringing a sick child in.
Do I need an appointment to bring my child in?
No appointment needed. TrufaMED is a walk-in urgent care for children seven days a week. To shorten your wait, you can check in online through our patient portal before you arrive. Our hours are Monday to Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM, so we are open in the evenings and on weekends when your pediatrician’s office is closed.
What is the youngest age you see?
We routinely see children three months and older for urgent care. Infants under three months can be evaluated, but depending on the symptom we often refer them to pediatric emergency care, because the workup for a sick very young infant usually requires hospital-based resources such as blood cultures, a lumbar puncture, and admission. For any fever in an infant under three months, please go straight to a pediatric ER.
My child has a fever. When should I bring them in?
For a child over three months, come in if the fever is 102 degrees or higher, lasts more than three days, or comes with other concerning symptoms (persistent vomiting, a rash, severe headache, difficulty breathing, unusual lethargy, ear or throat pain, or burning with urination). For any fever in an infant under three months, go directly to a pediatric emergency room without delay.
How long does a pediatric visit take?
Most pediatric urgent care visits run 30 to 60 minutes from walk-in to discharge. A simple ear check or sore throat with a rapid test is faster. A limping toddler who needs an X-ray, or a child with stomach flu who needs IV fluids, takes longer. We give realistic time estimates at check-in so you know what to expect.
Can you treat ear infections here?
Yes. Ear infections are one of the most common reasons parents walk in. Our physicians perform pneumatic otoscopy, the diagnostic standard, rather than a quick glance. That lets us tell a true middle-ear infection from a red ear caused by crying, irritation of the ear canal, or wax blocking the view. We prescribe treatment when it is indicated and recommend watchful waiting when that is the better choice.
Do you take X-rays of children?
Yes. We have on-site digital X-ray for the child who is limping, will not bear weight, fell and has point tenderness, or whose injury pattern warrants imaging. The image is taken in our clinic and read by the physician during the same visit, so you leave with answers. Parents stay with their child throughout imaging.
Can you give IV fluids to a dehydrated child?
Yes. Most pediatric dehydration responds to oral rehydration with small frequent sips, plus ondansetron to settle vomiting. When that is not enough, or when a child is clearly dehydrated on exam, we place a pediatric IV and dose fluids by weight. You can read more on our dehydration IV page.
Will my child get a school or daycare note?
Every visit. The note includes the date your child was evaluated, the diagnosis or symptom, and the return-to-school date with any activity restrictions. We hand it to you at check-out, so you never have to come back just for paperwork.
How do I know whether to use urgent care or the ER for my child?
Urgent care is the right level for fevers over three months, ear pain, sore throat, cough, rashes, stomach bugs, minor injuries, and mild asthma flares. Go to the ER or call 911 for a fever in an infant under three months, trouble breathing, a seizure, severe dehydration, a stiff neck, altered alertness or unresponsiveness, anaphylaxis, a major injury, or suspected poisoning. If you are unsure, come in. We triage on arrival and, if a child needs the ER, we stabilize them here while transport is arranged.
What insurance do you take for children?
We accept most major plans, including Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Oscar Health for urgent care. Our front desk verifies your child’s coverage at check-in and explains any copay or out-of-pocket cost before the visit. Self-pay rates are transparent and quoted up front: a physician visit starts at $195, a rapid strep or flu test from $60, and digital X-ray from $120.
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Address
TrufaMED Urgent Care
9445 Harding Ave
Surfside, FL 33154
Minutes from Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Miami Beach, Sunny Isles, and Aventura.
Hours
Monday–Friday 9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday 11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday 12 PM – 8 PM
Walk in with your child during open hours, no appointment needed.
Contact
Phone (305) 537-6396
WhatsApp +1 (305) 842-9801
Email [email protected]
For a fever in an infant under three months, or any emergency, call 911 or go to a pediatric ER.
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Conveniently Located in Surfside, FL
TrufaMED Urgent Care is located at 9445 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154, at the corner of Harding Avenue and 95th Street. We are just 2 minutes from Bal Harbour Shops, steps from the Surfside Community Center, and easily accessible via Collins Avenue from Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, and Sunny Isles Beach.
Guests at nearby hotels including the Four Seasons Surf Club, The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort, and the Faena Hotel Miami Beach are just minutes away. We also serve patients from Aventura, Bay Harbor Islands, Indian Creek, and North Miami Beach.
Open 7 days a week • No appointment needed • Walk-ins welcome • (305) 537-6396