Walk-In Urgent Care in Surfside, FL
Physician-led walk-in urgent care at 9445 Harding Ave — the only clinic of its kind inside Surfside. On-site digital X-ray, lab testing, IV therapy, and hyperbaric oxygen. No appointment needed. Most insurance accepted.
Joint Commission accredited. Physician on shift every day. Seven days a week.
Is there an urgent care in Surfside?
Yes. TrufaMED Urgent Care sits at 9445 Harding Ave, inside the Town of Surfside. It is the only Joint Commission-accredited urgent care in Florida, staffed by a board-certified physician every day. Walk in seven days a week — no appointment, no membership, no gatekeeping. Most visits are finished in 20 to 45 minutes.
Featured Answer
Surfside does not have a hospital or emergency department inside town limits. TrufaMED was built to close that gap — a full-service urgent care with on-site digital X-ray, in-house lab, IV therapy, hyperbaric oxygen, and pediatric care, all under one roof in the heart of Harding Avenue. Residents of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, and North Miami Beach are minutes away.
Every Urgent Service You Need in Surfside
TrufaMED is not a one-room walk-in. It is a multi-disciplinary medical campus offering acute urgent care, diagnostics, IV therapy, hyperbaric medicine, and concierge membership — with a single front desk, a single medical record, and a single phone number.
Walk-In Urgent Care
Physician-led evaluation for acute illness and injury — fever, sore throat, UTI, flu, bronchitis, minor fractures, lacerations, pink eye, migraine, and more. Seven days a week, no appointment needed.
On-Site Digital X-Ray
Radiologist-read digital imaging in-clinic. No separate imaging appointment, no referral waiting list. Results reviewed with the physician the same visit, usually within an hour.
In-House CLIA Lab
Joint Commission–accredited, CLIA-certified laboratory for strep, flu, COVID, RSV, mono, urinalysis, pregnancy, CBC, and basic metabolic panel. Most results inside the visit. No outside-lab delay.
IV Therapy & Hydration
Medical IV fluids for dehydration, food poisoning, migraine, and heat illness — separate from our elective wellness IV menu. Medical IV is covered by most insurance when clinically indicated.
Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBOT)
On-site medical hyperbaric oxygen chamber for post-surgical recovery, wound healing, concussion rehab, and long-COVID protocols. Sessions by appointment.
Concierge Medicine
Direct-access physician membership with 24/7 contact and executive physicals. Our concierge tiers are built for residents who want more than urgent visits — a primary physician relationship close to home.
Built for the Neighborhood, Not a National Chain
TrufaMED is a locally owned, physician-led clinic — not a franchise, not a hospital outpost. The difference shows up in staffing, wait times, diagnostic depth, and how your visit feels from the moment you walk in.
01 · Accreditation
Florida’s Only JC-Accredited Urgent Care
The Joint Commission — the same body that accredits hospitals — audits our sterile technique, medication safety, and infection control every three years. One of only eight accredited urgent cares nationwide.
02 · Physicians
Every Visit Includes an MD
Every patient is evaluated by a board-certified physician. Led by Dr. Uri Gedalia (Chief Medical Officer) and Dr. Shane D. Naidoo (Medical Director, Emergency Medicine). Meet them on our staff page.
03 · Location
Walking Distance in Surfside
9445 Harding Avenue sits between 94th and 95th Streets on the main Surfside retail corridor. Residents of Bal Harbour, Bay Harbor Islands, and the north Miami Beach condos reach us in four to eight minutes.
04 · Depth
Same-Visit X-Ray and Labs
Most urgent cares send you elsewhere for imaging or labs. We run both on-site. A twisted ankle, a chest complaint, a sore throat — you leave with a diagnosis and a plan, not a referral.
05 · Pace
20 to 45 Minute Visits
Our target is a total visit under 45 minutes for straightforward presentations. Patients using our online self check-in typically see a physician within 10 minutes of arrival.
06 · Experience
Designed Like a Boutique Clinic
Cream walls, hospitality lighting, quiet exam rooms. Eight languages spoken at the front desk. This is urgent care that looks and feels like a private practice — because it is one.
Common Reasons Residents Walk In
The majority of urgent care visits fall into a predictable set of conditions. Each one below links to a dedicated page with symptom detail, what to expect during the visit, and when the condition becomes an ER issue instead.
- Sore Throat & Pharyngitis
- Strep Throat
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Ear Infection
- Influenza (Flu)
- Common Cold & Upper Respiratory
- Back Pain & Muscle Strain
- Bronchitis
- Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pneumonia
- Sinus Infection & Sinusitis
- Stomach Flu & Gastroenteritis
- Migraine & Headache
- Allergic Reactions
- Sprains, Strains & Fractures
- Lacerations & Stitches
- Skin Rash & Dermatitis
- Insect Bites & Stings
- Dehydration & IV Fluids
- Wound Care & Dressings
If your concern is not listed above, walk in anyway. A physician evaluation can clarify whether the issue is urgent-care appropriate, whether it needs specialist follow-up, or whether it belongs at the emergency department. We do not send patients home without a plan.
Kids Are Seen Every Day
Fever, ear infections, stomach bugs, sports injuries, rashes, and the occasional forehead laceration — our physicians evaluate children alongside adults, every day the clinic is open.
What We Handle
Children age three months and up are seen routinely for acute illness and injury. Common presentations: fever, middle-ear infection, strep, hand-foot-and-mouth, viral rashes, mild asthma flares, allergic reactions, minor head bumps, playground cuts, and sports-related sprains. For anything requiring X-ray, we image in clinic and discuss results the same visit.
When We Refer
Infants under three months with fever, any child with persistent lethargy, suspected appendicitis, seizure, or signs of meningeal irritation are evaluated briefly and routed to pediatric emergency services at Nicklaus or Joe DiMaggio. We do not keep a pediatric case that belongs in the ER — but we also do not bounce a straightforward ear infection or minor injury to a hospital hallway.
School & Camp Forms
Sports physicals, camp clearance forms, and school return-to-learn notes are completed the same visit when clinically appropriate. Bring the paperwork — the physician signs before discharge. See our pediatric urgent care page for a full breakdown of what we see in children.
Pediatric Quick Facts
Before You Walk In, Bring These
Your visit moves faster when a few standard items are ready at check-in. None are required — the physician will see you either way — but they prevent back-and-forth during the visit.
- Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or passport)
- Insurance card (front and back) if using insurance
- List of current medications with doses
- Known allergies — drug, food, environmental
- Relevant medical history — prior surgeries, chronic conditions
- Name of primary care physician if you have one
- For pediatric visits: vaccine record and a parent or legal guardian
- For work injuries: employer name, supervisor, incident details
- For follow-up from another clinic: prior notes or imaging CD if available
- Payment method if self-pay (cash, card, HSA, FSA)
To skip the intake line altogether, use our online self check-in from your phone before walking in. It reserves your place in line, collects intake information, and usually puts you with a physician within 10 minutes of arrival.
Insurance Accepted
Most major commercial and government plans are in-network at TrufaMED Surfside. Our front desk verifies benefits at check-in and explains any out-of-pocket before the physician begins treatment — no surprise billing.
*Oscar Health*: Commercial plans may not cover non-urgent conditions such as common cold, back pain, uncontrolled diarrhea, dehydration, lacerations, and similar. Front desk will verify coverage before your visit.
A complete list of accepted plans and self-pay pricing is published on our insurance page. Plans not listed there are treated as out-of-network; we can still see you as a self-pay patient at transparent rates. For concierge patients, insurance applies to visit-based services while the membership fee covers direct access.
When Surfside Residents Should Go to the ER Instead
Urgent care covers a wide band of acute illness and injury — but not everything. The findings below move disposition from TrufaMED to the emergency department at Mount Sinai, Jackson North, or Aventura Hospital.
Call 911 or go to the ER if you have:
- Chest pain, pressure, or tightness lasting more than a few minutes
- Sudden severe shortness of breath, wheezing that is not improving
- One-sided weakness, facial droop, slurred speech, vision loss (possible stroke)
- Head injury with loss of consciousness, repeated vomiting, or confusion
- Uncontrolled bleeding that soaks through dressings
- Abdominal pain that is severe, rigid, or worsening over minutes
- Suspected poisoning, overdose, or major allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Active seizure, suicidal ideation, or altered mental status
If the answer is unclear, walk in — we triage on arrival, and when the finding is ER-level we arrange transport rather than send you home. For a deeper breakdown of the urgent care versus ER decision, see our blog post: When to go to the ER instead of urgent care.
Walk In from Surfside & Neighboring Towns
9445 Harding Ave is the geographic center of Surfside — between 94th and 95th Streets, two blocks west of Collins. From Bal Harbour Shops 2 minutes. From the Bay Harbor Islands residential blocks, five minutes. From north Miami Beach high-rises, eight. Sunny Isles and Aventura are a single highway segment away.
Find Us on Harding Avenue
9445 Harding Ave · Surfside, FL 33154 · Walk-in seven days a week. Online self check-in available anytime the clinic is open.
Monday – Friday
9 AM – 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday
12 PM – 8 PM
After-hours support for concierge members runs through the direct-access line published in the membership welcome packet. Non-member walk-ins are seen during posted hours only. For Spanish-language care, our clinical team includes Spanish-speaking physicians and front-desk staff — see also our Spanish urgent care page.
Surfside Urgent Care Questions
The questions our front desk answers most often, gathered from real calls and walk-in conversations.
What are TrufaMED’s walk-in hours in Surfside?
TrufaMED Urgent Care is open Monday through Friday 9 AM to 9 PM, Saturday 11 AM to 11 PM, and Sunday 12 PM to 8 PM. Walk in during any posted hour — no appointment required. Online self check-in reserves your place in line and typically shortens wait to under 10 minutes.Do I need an appointment to be seen?
No. TrufaMED is walk-in urgent care — no appointment needed, ever. You can arrive during any posted hour and be registered at the front desk. If you prefer to skip the intake line, use the online self check-in from your phone before you arrive.What insurance do you accept for Surfside urgent care?
We accept most major commercial and government plans, including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Humana, Oscar Health*, Medicare. A complete, current list is on our insurance page. Plans not listed are treated as out-of-network, but we can still see you at transparent self-pay rates. The front desk verifies benefits at check-in before any care begins.How much does a visit cost without insurance?
Self-pay rates at TrufaMED are published up front — no surprise billing. A standard urgent care visit starts at a flat rate; add-ons like X-ray, labs, or IV fluids are billed at published self-pay pricing. See our self-pay pricing page for the current fee schedule. We accept HSA, FSA, cash, and major credit cards.What does TrufaMED Surfside treat?
Fever, sore throat, strep, flu, COVID, RSV, UTI, ear infection, pink eye, sinus infection, bronchitis, pneumonia, migraine, stomach flu, dehydration, allergic reactions, sprains and fractures, lacerations, skin rash, insect bites, wound care, back pain, minor head injury, pediatric illness, and more. Anything we cannot handle — suspected stroke, heart attack, major trauma — we stabilize and transfer.Do you have X-ray on-site?
Yes. TrufaMED operates a digital X-ray suite in-clinic, read by a board-certified radiologist. Images are captured during your visit, reviewed with the physician the same day, and usually completed within an hour of check-in. No separate imaging referral, no second trip.Do you see children?
Yes — children three months and up are seen routinely for fever, ear infections, strep, flu, stomach bugs, rashes, allergic reactions, playground injuries, and sports physicals. Infants under three months with concerning symptoms are evaluated and often referred to pediatric emergency services. See our pediatric urgent care page for a full overview.What happens if I arrive after hours?
Outside posted hours, our walk-in door is closed. Concierge members with 24/7 access contact the direct line published in their welcome packet. Non-members should either return during posted hours or, if the issue is urgent, proceed to Mount Sinai Medical Center on Miami Beach or Aventura Hospital. See our blog on after-hours options in the area.When should I go to the ER instead of urgent care?
Go to the emergency department — or call 911 — for chest pain, sudden severe shortness of breath, stroke symptoms (facial droop, one-sided weakness, slurred speech), head injury with loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, severe abdominal pain with rigidity, major allergic reaction, or any altered mental status. Urgent care covers acute illness and injury that does not threaten life or limb. See our ER vs urgent care guide for the full framework.What does “Joint Commission accredited” actually mean?
The Joint Commission is the same independent body that accredits hospitals. For urgent care, accreditation means our sterile technique, medication safety protocols, infection control, emergency readiness, and clinical documentation are audited on-site every three years against a national hospital-grade standard. Only a small fraction of urgent cares nationwide carry it — TrufaMED is the only accredited urgent care in Florida.What languages does your staff speak?
Our clinical and front-desk team speaks eight languages collectively, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hebrew, Russian, French, Italian, and Creole. Families who prefer Spanish-language care can read our Spanish urgent care page or simply request a Spanish-speaking physician at check-in.Do you offer a concierge medicine option?
Yes. Residents who want a primary physician relationship — direct access, 24/7 contact, executive physicals, longer visits — join our concierge membership. Urgent care remains open to the public on a walk-in basis, and concierge members use the same clinic with priority access. Details on membership tiers and pricing are on our concierge services page.
Need Care Today? Walk In.
Physician-led urgent care in the heart of Surfside — no appointment, no membership, most insurance accepted. Joint Commission accredited.
Medical Disclaimer: Content on this page is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Symptoms vary by individual, and proper treatment requires an in-person physician evaluation. If you are experiencing chest pain, severe shortness of breath, stroke symptoms, major trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, or any other life-threatening symptom, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department immediately. TrufaMED Urgent Care & Concierge Medicine — 9445 Harding Ave, Surfside, FL 33154. Joint Commission accredited.
