Urgent care in Bartow, FL
Bartow is the Polk County seat, and it has its own hospital: BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center, on Osprey Boulevard. Walk-in urgent care is mostly north of town, toward Highland City and Lakeland Highlands along US 98, while the community health center on Church Street works by appointment. If what you have is a sinus infection, a UTI or a rash, an MD Care clinician can usually see you by video within a few hours, without leaving the house.
$50 a video visit, or use your Medicare. You must be physically located in Florida at the time of your visit.
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First, is any of this happening right now?
- Chest pain or pressure
- Trouble breathing
- Stroke signs: face drooping, weakness, slurred speech
- Bleeding that won't stop
- Fainting or new confusion
- Swollen lips, tongue or throat
- Severe belly pain or vomiting blood
- Head injury on a blood thinner
- A chemical in your eye
- Skin blistering after a new medicine
- Thoughts of harming yourself
Getting care in Bartow
- BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center is at 2200 Osprey Blvd. BayCare says its Emergency Center is reached through the hospital's main entrance.
- Central Florida Health Care, a federally qualified health center, has adult and pediatric offices in Bartow and offers a sliding fee scale to patients who qualify.
- Polk County's trauma center on the state list is Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, a Level I center in Lakeland.
Before you drive: see a doctor by video.
Anywhere in Bartow, often within a few hours.
Walk-in urgent care near Bartow
Central Florida Health Care, Bartow Adult
In town, on East Church Street
1190 E Church St, Bartow, FL 33830
Federally qualified health center: adult primary care and pharmacy, sliding fee scale for those who qualify. New patients call to schedule.
(866) 234-8534DirectionsCentral Florida Health Care, Bartow Pediatrics
In town, on East Main Street (children)
1350 E Main St, Building A, Suite 5, Bartow, FL
Federally qualified health center for children, with same-day sick visits. New patients call to schedule.
(866) 234-8534DirectionsLakeland Regional Health Urgent Care, Highland City
North, on US 98 in Highland City
5101 US Hwy 98 S, Lakeland, FL 33812
(863) 284-6800DirectionsWatson Clinic XpressCare, Highlands
Northwest, on County Road 540A in Lakeland Highlands
2300 E. County Road 540A, Lakeland, FL 33813
Walk-in care for minor illness and injury, ages 2 and up. X-ray and lab on site.
(863) 393-9472DirectionsBayCare Urgent Care, Winter Haven
Northeast, in Winter Haven
400 First St N, Winter Haven, FL 33881
(863) 299-2420Directions
Emergency rooms near Bartow, open 24/7
BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center
In Bartow, on Osprey Boulevard
2200 Osprey Blvd., Bartow, FL 33830
Hospital emergency center, entered through the main entrance.
Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center
North, in Lakeland
1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Level I trauma center, with children's and OB emergency rooms.
BayCare Winter Haven Hospital
Northeast, in Winter Haven
200 Avenue F NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
In an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room, even if it isn’t listed here. Don’t drive yourself if you have chest pain, trouble breathing or signs of a stroke.
FAQ
Urgent care in Bartow: common questions
Is there an emergency room in Bartow?
Yes. BayCare Bartow Regional Medical Center, at 2200 Osprey Blvd., has an emergency center inside the hospital. In an emergency, call 911.
Where is the closest walk-in urgent care to Bartow?
The walk-in clinics on this page are north of town, in Highland City and Lakeland Highlands, with another in Winter Haven. Call ahead, since hours change.
Is there a low-cost clinic in Bartow?
Central Florida Health Care has adult and pediatric offices in Bartow and offers a sliding fee scale based on income and family size. New patients call 866-234-8534 to schedule.
Can I see a doctor by video in Bartow?
Yes. MD Care clinicians are licensed in Florida and see patients anywhere in Bartow by video, usually within a few hours. A visit is $50, or you can use your Medicare.
About this list: we check these clinics and hospitals on their official websites, but addresses, hours, services and accepted insurance can change without notice, so call ahead before you go. We’re not affiliated with them, and listing them isn’t a referral. In an emergency, call 911. Last checked October 30, 2026. Population 19,309 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census).