Pneumonia Urgent Care Miami Beach.
Same-visit physician exam, digital chest X-ray, pulse oximetry, and antibiotic prescription — all in one walk-in visit. No appointment needed. Joint Commission accredited. Physician on every shift.
Walk-ins welcome. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
Can Urgent Care Treat Pneumonia?
Most community-acquired and walking pneumonia cases are safely diagnosed and treated at urgent care without a hospital visit.
Yes — TrufaMED urgent care in Surfside (minutes from Miami Beach) diagnoses and treats most pneumonia cases in a single visit. Our board-certified physicians perform a clinical exam with auscultation, check pulse oximetry, and obtain a same-visit digital chest X-ray if indicated. Appropriate antibiotic therapy is prescribed before you leave. Patients with severe symptoms, oxygen saturation below 92%, or signs of respiratory failure are referred to the emergency department immediately.
Pneumonia Symptoms to Watch For
Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing them to fill with fluid or pus. Symptoms range from mild to severe and can develop rapidly or over several days. If you notice any of the following symptoms in Miami Beach or the surrounding area, come in for same-day evaluation.
Productive Cough
A persistent cough that produces green, yellow, or rust-colored mucus (sputum). Sometimes bloody. Unlike a dry viral cough, pneumonia cough often has volume and color that signal bacterial infection. Cough lasting more than 7 days with worsening mucus warrants evaluation.
Fever & Chills
Fever above 101°F (38.3°C) accompanied by shaking chills is a hallmark sign of community-acquired pneumonia. The fever may spike and break repeatedly. In elderly patients and those on immunosuppressants, fever may be absent even with significant infection — making physician evaluation critical.
Shortness of Breath
Difficulty breathing or a feeling of not getting enough air — especially with mild exertion such as walking across a room — indicates reduced lung capacity. If shortness of breath is severe at rest, or oxygen saturation is below 92% on pulse oximetry, emergency care is required rather than urgent care.
Chest Pain
Sharp or stabbing chest pain that worsens with deep breathing or coughing (pleuritic chest pain) occurs when pneumonia causes inflammation of the pleural lining surrounding the lung. This pain is distinct from cardiac chest pain — but both require clinical assessment to rule out more serious causes.
Fatigue & Malaise
Profound, debilitating tiredness that goes beyond ordinary fatigue is common with pneumonia. Patients often describe feeling unable to perform normal daily activities. This exhaustion reflects the body's systemic inflammatory response to the infection and typically persists for weeks even after antibiotic treatment begins.
Nausea, Vomiting & Loss of Appetite
Gastrointestinal symptoms accompany pneumonia — particularly in children and elderly patients — more often than many patients expect. Reduced appetite coupled with fever and cough can lead to significant dehydration, which may require IV fluid support in addition to antibiotic therapy.
Walking Pneumonia — Milder but Lingering
Walking pneumonia is a colloquial term for atypical pneumonia — a milder form of lung infection where patients feel unwell but are often ambulatory (hence "walking"). Most cases are caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, though Chlamydophila pneumoniae and Legionella pneumophila are also common atypical pathogens. If you have had a persistent cough for 2 or more weeks in the Miami Beach area, walking pneumonia is a diagnosis worth ruling out.
How Walking Pneumonia Differs
- ✓ Onset is gradual — symptoms develop over 1 to 3 weeks rather than days
- ✓ Dry or minimally productive cough — often mistaken for bronchitis or a lingering cold
- ✓ Low-grade fever (99–101°F) rather than high spiking fever
- ✓ Fatigue and headache often prominent despite relatively mild respiratory symptoms
- ✓ Chest X-ray may show infiltrates even when the patient "looks fine"
- ✓ Standard penicillin-class antibiotics are not effective — macrolides or doxycycline required
Why It Still Needs Treatment
Despite the less dramatic presentation, untreated walking pneumonia can persist for 4 to 6 weeks and, in some cases, progress to more severe disease. Mycoplasma pneumonia is also notably contagious — spread through respiratory droplets in close contact settings like offices, schools, and households.
At TrufaMED, our physicians obtain a digital chest X-ray and perform a clinical evaluation to distinguish walking pneumonia from bronchitis, viral respiratory illness, or other causes of prolonged cough. Treatment is targeted to the likely pathogen — not a generic one-size-fits-all antibiotic.
If you have been coughing for more than 10 days and feel generally unwell, walk in to TrufaMED without an appointment. Same-day evaluation and same-day treatment are available Monday through Sunday.
Pneumonia Diagnosis — Same Visit
At TrufaMED, diagnosing pneumonia starts the moment you walk in. Our board-certified physicians combine clinical assessment with on-site diagnostic technology to confirm or rule out pneumonia without sending you to a hospital imaging center — then initiate treatment before you leave.
Physician Examination — Auscultation & Clinical Assessment
Your physician begins with a thorough lung examination using a stethoscope (auscultation). Decreased breath sounds, crackles (rales), or dullness to percussion over an area of the lung are classic findings in pneumonia. The physician also evaluates respiratory rate, work of breathing, and overall appearance. This clinical assessment guides decisions about imaging, labs, and treatment before any tests are ordered.
Digital Chest X-Ray — On-Site, Same Visit
TrufaMED's on-site digital radiography system produces a diagnostic-quality chest X-ray within minutes. Your physician reviews the image immediately for the classic pneumonia pattern — a consolidation or "white-out" in a lung lobe or segment. Digital X-ray also helps distinguish pneumonia from pulmonary edema, pleural effusion, or other causes of respiratory symptoms. No radiology center referral required.
Pulse Oximetry — Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
Oxygen saturation (SpO2) is measured immediately upon check-in and monitored throughout the visit. A reading of 95% or above is normal. Values between 92% and 94% indicate mild-to-moderate hypoxemia requiring close monitoring. A reading below 92% is a red flag that warrants immediate emergency department referral — urgent care is not appropriate for that level of respiratory compromise. At TrufaMED, this triage decision is made by a physician, not a triage nurse alone.
Lab Testing — CBC & Basic Metabolic Panel When Indicated
For moderate-severity cases or patients with risk factors (elderly, immunocompromised, COPD), a complete blood count (CBC) helps evaluate white blood cell elevation (leukocytosis), which confirms a bacterial infectious process. A basic metabolic panel assesses hydration status, kidney function, and electrolyte balance — relevant when IV fluid therapy may be needed. Our on-site testing services also include rapid viral panel (COVID, flu, RSV) to rule out co-infection or alternative diagnoses.
Pneumonia Treatment at Urgent Care
For most community-acquired pneumonia cases, same-visit treatment at TrufaMED means leaving with the right antibiotic, supportive care instructions, and a clear recovery plan. No hospital admission required for patients who meet outpatient treatment criteria.
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Targeted Antibiotic Prescription
Antibiotic selection is based on the most likely pathogen, severity of illness, and patient-specific factors. For typical community-acquired pneumonia in a healthy adult, amoxicillin-clavulanate or doxycycline is commonly first-line. For suspected atypical pneumonia (Mycoplasma), azithromycin or doxycycline is preferred — standard beta-lactams are ineffective against atypical organisms. For patients with comorbidities, a respiratory fluoroquinolone may be appropriate. Your TrufaMED physician prescribes based on clinical picture, not a generic protocol.
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Nebulizer Treatment for Bronchospasm
Pneumonia frequently triggers reactive airway disease — bronchospasm that worsens the sensation of breathlessness even in patients with adequate oxygen saturation. TrufaMED administers in-clinic nebulizer treatments with albuterol to open bronchial airways and improve breathing comfort. This is particularly valuable for patients with underlying asthma or COPD who develop pneumonia.
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IV Fluid Therapy for Dehydration
High fever and reduced oral intake commonly lead to dehydration in pneumonia patients. At TrufaMED, physician-ordered IV fluid therapy can be initiated in the same visit when indicated — restoring hydration, improving perfusion, and supporting the immune response. IV fluids are also an option when patients struggle to keep oral medications down due to nausea. Our IV therapy suite is available to all urgent care patients when clinically appropriate.
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Fever & Symptom Management
Antipyretics (acetaminophen, ibuprofen) are recommended to reduce fever and improve comfort. Your physician provides specific dosing guidance based on your presentation, accounting for any contraindications. Cough suppressants and expectorants may be prescribed selectively — suppressing a productive cough is generally not recommended as it impairs mucus clearance from the lungs.
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Clear Referral Pathway for Severe Cases
TrufaMED physicians use validated clinical criteria (PSI/PORT score) to assess pneumonia severity and determine whether hospital admission is appropriate. Patients with oxygen saturation below 92%, significant tachypnea, altered mental status, or high-risk comorbidities are referred directly to the emergency department with clinical documentation. Safe handoff — not just a "go to the ER" dismissal — is part of the TrufaMED standard.
When Pneumonia Requires the Emergency Room
Urgent care is appropriate for most community-acquired pneumonia cases. However, certain presentations require immediate emergency department care. If you or someone with you displays any of the following, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room — do not stop at urgent care.
Go to the ER Immediately If:
- Severe shortness of breath or inability to complete a sentence without stopping to breathe
- Bluish or grayish color of lips, fingernails, or skin (cyanosis) — indicating critically low blood oxygen
- Oxygen saturation below 92% on pulse oximetry
- Severe, crushing, or radiating chest pain that is not clearly pleuritic (worsened by breathing)
- Confusion, disorientation, extreme drowsiness, or altered level of consciousness
- Severe dehydration with inability to hold down fluids
- Rapid heart rate (above 100 bpm) with signs of hemodynamic instability
- High fever (above 104°F / 40°C) not responding to antipyretics
- Infants under 2 months of age — any respiratory illness requires emergency evaluation
If you are unsure whether your symptoms require the ER or urgent care, call TrufaMED at (305) 537-6396. Our team can help you assess over the phone and direct you to the right level of care.
High-Risk Patients — Come In Early
Pneumonia is more dangerous in certain patient populations. If you fall into one of the following categories, do not wait for symptoms to escalate — seek evaluation at the first signs of respiratory illness. The risk threshold for hospital-level care is lower for these groups, and early antibiotic initiation improves outcomes measurably.
Older adults have reduced respiratory reserve, a weakened immune response, and a higher likelihood of underlying cardiac or pulmonary disease. Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization in this group. Come in at the first sign of productive cough with fever — or even without fever, which can be absent in elderly patients with serious infection.
Patients on chemotherapy, biologic immunotherapy, long-term corticosteroids, or with HIV/AIDS have impaired ability to contain lung infections. Opportunistic organisms (Pneumocystis jirovecii, fungal pathogens) may cause pneumonia in addition to typical bacteria. Evaluation and workup should occur early and may require hospital-level care depending on clinical presentation.
Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchiectasis, or interstitial lung disease have less functional reserve. Superimposed pneumonia on compromised lungs can cause rapid decompensation. COPD exacerbation and pneumonia often coexist — distinguishing them requires clinical examination and chest imaging. Patients on home oxygen should come in the same day symptoms worsen.
Pregnancy-related physiologic changes (elevated diaphragm, reduced functional residual capacity, immune modulation) make pneumonia both more likely and more severe. Pneumonia during pregnancy is associated with preterm labor and maternal hypoxia — which directly affects the fetus. Evaluation should occur promptly at the first signs, and treatment decisions account for antibiotic safety in pregnancy.
Pneumonia places significant additional demand on the heart through elevated heart rate, reduced oxygen delivery, and systemic inflammation. Patients with congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, or arrhythmia are at heightened risk of cardiac events during pulmonary infection. Heart failure and pneumonia can mimic each other — our on-site X-ray helps distinguish pulmonary edema from infiltrate.
Poorly controlled diabetes impairs neutrophil function and mucociliary clearance — two critical first-line defenses against lung infection. Diabetic patients are at higher risk for severe pneumonia, bacteremia, and complications from infection. Illness also disrupts glycemic control, which can require more careful medication management. Same-day evaluation is strongly recommended at any sign of respiratory infection.
Pneumonia in Children — What Parents Should Know
TrufaMED treats children ages 2 and older with pediatric and adult urgent care services. Our physicians are experienced in the presentation differences between adult and pediatric pneumonia, and our clinical protocols account for weight-based dosing and age-appropriate antibiotic selection.
Children We Can Treat
For children aged 2 and older presenting with fever, cough, and respiratory symptoms, TrufaMED's physicians perform a complete pediatric respiratory evaluation — including auscultation and digital chest X-ray when clinically indicated. Antibiotic selection is age and weight-adjusted. Follow-up instructions and return precautions are provided to parents before discharge.
Mycoplasma pneumonia ("walking pneumonia") is the most common cause of pneumonia in school-age children 5 to 15 years old — and is frequently treated successfully in the urgent care setting with an appropriate macrolide antibiotic course.
When to Go to a Pediatric ER Instead
Babies under 2 years of age with respiratory illness should be evaluated at a pediatric emergency room rather than urgent care — their smaller airways and limited respiratory reserve mean rapid decompensation is possible. Additionally, children of any age showing the following should go to the ER directly:
- ! Nostrils flaring or ribs visibly retracting with each breath
- ! Grunting sounds while breathing
- ! Bluish discoloration around the lips or fingernails
- ! Extreme lethargy or unresponsiveness
- ! Fever above 104°F (40°C) in any child
Post-Pneumonia Recovery — Supporting Your Return
Pneumonia leaves the body depleted even after antibiotic treatment clears the infection. Fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, and residual cough can persist for 4 to 8 weeks after clinical recovery. TrufaMED offers an integrated recovery pathway for patients who want accelerated nutritional replenishment and ongoing physician oversight.
Concierge Follow-Up
TrufaMED's urgent care membership and concierge medicine plans include follow-up access to your treating physician — ensuring your recovery is tracked, antibiotic course completion is confirmed, and any complications (pleural effusion, organizing pneumonia) are caught early. Direct physician messaging available for members.
IV Immune Boost
Our physician-formulated IV Immune Boost drip delivers high-dose vitamin C, zinc, B-vitamins, and glutathione directly into the bloodstream — bypassing gut absorption limits that are common after illness. This IV cocktail supports immune reconstitution, reduces oxidative stress from infection, and accelerates the return of energy and appetite in the post-acute phase.
Nutritional Support & Recovery Guidance
TrufaMED physicians provide detailed post-pneumonia recovery instructions tailored to your severity — including activity restrictions, return-to-work/school timelines, nutritional recommendations, and warning signs that require re-evaluation. Patients with significant weight loss or prolonged illness may benefit from a structured nutritional replenishment protocol.
Pneumonia Prevention — What Works
The most effective pneumonia prevention strategies are evidence-based and available at TrufaMED. Vaccination significantly reduces the incidence of bacterial pneumonia, particularly in high-risk populations.
The pneumococcal vaccines (Prevnar 20, Pneumovax 23) protect against the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia — Streptococcus pneumoniae. The CDC recommends vaccination for all adults 65 and older and younger adults with certain underlying conditions. Adults who have never received a pneumococcal vaccine should discuss eligibility with a TrufaMED physician.
Influenza is a major trigger for secondary bacterial pneumonia. Viral damage to the airway epithelium creates an environment for bacterial superinfection — particularly with Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Annual flu vaccination at TrufaMED is available as a walk-in service and significantly reduces pneumonia risk during influenza season in Miami Beach and South Florida.
Frequent handwashing (20 seconds with soap and water) reduces transmission of the respiratory pathogens that cause pneumonia. Avoiding close contact with confirmed pneumonia patients and not sharing utensils or drinking glasses are practical measures. Smoking cessation is critically important — tobacco smoke damages the mucociliary elevator, the primary airway defense against lung infection. TrufaMED offers smoking cessation counseling as part of preventive care.
Ask about pneumonia vaccination eligibility at your next TrufaMED visit. Walk-in vaccine administration is available Monday through Sunday. Our physicians will review your vaccination history and recommend the appropriate pneumococcal vaccine sequence based on current CDC guidelines and your medical history.
Board-Certified Physicians — Every Shift
At TrufaMED, a board-certified physician evaluates every pneumonia patient — not a mid-level provider. This distinction matters when the diagnosis is pneumonia, where clinical judgment about hospitalization versus outpatient treatment is literally the difference between the right and wrong call.
Board-certified General Surgeon and TrufaMED's Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Gedalia's surgical background provides an exceptionally rigorous standard of clinical assessment for respiratory and thoracic conditions. He oversees all clinical protocols at TrufaMED, including pneumonia management pathways and the criteria for urgent care versus hospital-level care. His surgical training makes him particularly adept at identifying pneumonia complications — including pleural effusion and empyema — that require escalation.
Board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and TrufaMED's Medical Director. Emergency medicine training is specifically focused on the rapid assessment and management of undifferentiated respiratory illness — the exact clinical scenario that presents with pneumonia. Dr. Naidoo's training ensures that severity stratification is done at the physician level, with immediate escalation to emergency services when indicated. His emergency medicine background provides exactly the expertise that distinguishes a quality urgent care pneumonia visit from a cursory one.
TrufaMED is Florida's only Joint Commission-accredited urgent care center — a designation held by fewer than 5% of urgent care centers nationally. For pneumonia patients in Miami Beach and Surfside, this means clinical governance equivalent to an accredited hospital system, without the emergency department cost or wait time. Learn more about TrufaMED.
Pneumonia Urgent Care FAQs
Can urgent care diagnose and treat pneumonia?
Yes — most community-acquired pneumonia cases (mild to moderate severity) can be fully diagnosed and treated in an urgent care setting. At TrufaMED, we perform a physician examination, digital chest X-ray, and pulse oximetry in the same visit. If the diagnosis is confirmed and the patient meets outpatient criteria, we prescribe appropriate antibiotics before discharge. Severe cases or those with oxygen saturation below 92% are referred to the emergency department with clinical documentation.
How long does pneumonia recovery take?
Most healthy adults begin to feel significantly better within 5 to 7 days of starting the appropriate antibiotic. However, full recovery — including resolution of fatigue, cough, and return to baseline exercise tolerance — typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. Chest X-ray findings (infiltrates) may take 6 to 12 weeks to fully clear on imaging even when symptoms have resolved. Walking pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma can cause persistent cough for 4 to 6 weeks even with treatment.
Is pneumonia contagious?
Bacterial pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae is less directly contagious than viral respiratory illnesses — most people exposed to the organism do not develop pneumonia. However, walking pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae is notably contagious, spreading through respiratory droplets in household and close-contact settings. Viral pneumonias (influenza-associated, COVID-associated) are contagious in the same manner as the underlying virus. Isolation, hand hygiene, and covering coughs are recommended while symptomatic.
How long should I take antibiotics for pneumonia?
The standard antibiotic course for community-acquired pneumonia in otherwise healthy adults is 5 days (for azithromycin and some fluoroquinolones) to 7 to 10 days (for amoxicillin-clavulanate or doxycycline). The specific duration depends on the antibiotic prescribed, disease severity, and clinical response. Completing the full course is essential — stopping early when you feel better is a major cause of treatment failure and antibiotic resistance. Your TrufaMED physician will specify the exact course duration at prescribing.
When can I return to work or school after pneumonia?
Most adults with mild-to-moderate community-acquired pneumonia can return to non-physically demanding work within 5 to 7 days of starting antibiotics, once fever has been absent for 24 hours and energy is improving. Physically demanding work or exercise should be avoided for at least 2 to 3 weeks after clinical recovery. Children may return to school when fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication and showing clinical improvement. Your physician will provide specific return-to-activity guidance based on your case.
Can I get pneumonia again after having it?
Yes — recovering from one episode of pneumonia does not provide lasting immunity against future episodes. Each bacterial strain is different, and atypical organisms like Mycoplasma do not confer durable immunity. Risk factors such as smoking, immunosuppression, and COPD significantly increase recurrence risk. Pneumococcal vaccination after recovery significantly reduces the risk of future episodes caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Discuss your vaccination status at your next TrufaMED visit.
What is the difference between pneumonia and bronchitis?
Both conditions cause cough and chest symptoms, but they are distinct. Bronchitis is an infection of the bronchial tubes (airways) that rarely causes fever above 101°F and does not typically produce abnormal findings on a chest X-ray. Pneumonia is an infection of the lung parenchyma (air sacs) that usually causes fever, productive cough, and a characteristic infiltrate on chest imaging. The clinical distinction matters because bronchitis is almost always viral and does not benefit from antibiotics — pneumonia often does. A physician examination and chest X-ray, when indicated, is the most reliable way to distinguish the two.
Does TrufaMED accept insurance for pneumonia treatment?
Yes — TrufaMED accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana, Oscar Health*, and Medicare. An urgent care visit for pneumonia diagnosis and treatment (including chest X-ray and physician evaluation) is typically covered as an urgent care benefit. Call us at (305) 537-6396 to verify your specific plan before your visit. Self-pay options are also available. and are not currently accepted.
Should I get a pneumonia shot? What is the pneumococcal vaccine?
The pneumococcal vaccines protect against Streptococcus pneumoniae — the most common cause of bacterial community-acquired pneumonia. The CDC recommends Prevnar 20 (PCV20) for all adults 65 and older and for adults 19 to 64 with certain underlying conditions including asthma, COPD, diabetes, chronic heart disease, and immunocompromising conditions. TrufaMED administers pneumococcal vaccines as a walk-in service. Your physician will review your vaccination history and recommend the appropriate vaccine or vaccine sequence at your visit.
How do I know if my cough is walking pneumonia?
Walking pneumonia (atypical pneumonia, most commonly caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae) typically presents as a cough that has lasted 2 or more weeks, low-grade fever (under 101°F), fatigue, and headache — without the dramatic presentation of classic bacterial pneumonia. Patients often feel "sick but not sick enough to stop moving." If you have been coughing for more than 10 days and are not improving with rest and over-the-counter medications, come in for evaluation. A physician exam and chest X-ray can confirm or exclude the diagnosis.
What chest X-ray findings indicate pneumonia?
On a digital chest X-ray, pneumonia typically appears as an area of increased opacity (whiteness) in a specific lobe or segment of the lung — called a consolidation. Lobar pneumonia produces a well-demarcated area of whitening in one lobe. Bronchopneumonia produces a more patchy, bilateral pattern. Interstitial pneumonia (including Mycoplasma) may produce subtle, bilateral hazy opacities. Pleural effusion (fluid around the lung) can occur with severe bacterial pneumonia. TrufaMED's board-certified physicians review chest X-ray images directly and discuss findings with patients before discharge.
Where is TrufaMED located relative to Miami Beach?
TrufaMED is located at 9445 Harding Ave in Surfside, FL 33154 — approximately 10 to 15 minutes from Miami Beach, 5 minutes from Bal Harbour, and 20 minutes from Sunny Isles Beach. Surfside is directly on the coast between Miami Beach and Bal Harbour, making TrufaMED the closest Joint Commission-accredited urgent care for most Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, and Surfside residents. Free street parking is available. See our urgent care Miami Beach page for more location details.
Pneumonia Care Near Miami Beach — We're Minutes Away
TrufaMED is located at 9445 Harding Ave in Surfside — directly between Miami Beach and Bal Harbour. Patients travel from across South Florida for same-day pneumonia diagnosis and treatment with on-site digital chest X-ray. No referral, no appointment, no hospital wait. Visit our urgent care hub or our Miami Beach urgent care page for more.
Location & Hours
Surfside, FL 33154
Minutes from Miami Beach, Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, Sunny Isles Beach, and Aventura. Free on-street parking available. No appointment required — walk in for same-day pneumonia evaluation.
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Pneumonia in Miami Beach? Get Seen Today.
Walk in without an appointment. Digital chest X-ray on-site. Same-visit antibiotic prescription. Board-certified physician on every shift. Joint Commission accredited. Open 7 days a week in Surfside — minutes from Miami Beach and Bal Harbour.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Pneumonia is a serious medical condition — if you are experiencing severe shortness of breath, confusion, bluish lips, oxygen saturation below 92%, or any life-threatening symptoms, call 911 immediately or go to the nearest emergency room. TrufaMED Urgent Care & Concierge Medicine (UMG Healthcare PLLC) is not an emergency room. Antibiotic selection and treatment decisions are made by a physician following an in-person clinical evaluation. Individual outcomes vary. Insurance coverage is subject to plan terms — contact your insurer to verify benefits. TrufaMED is located at 9445 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154. For urgent (non-emergency) inquiries, call (305) 537-6396.
