Urgent care in Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, FL
Oak Hammock is a nonprofit Life Plan community on SW 25th Boulevard in southwest Gainesville, associated with the University of Florida. Primary care is offered on campus at set times, and UF Health Shands Hospital, a Level I trauma center, is north on SW Archer Road. When a bad cold or pink eye can't wait for the next on-campus clinic, an MD Care clinician can see you by video from your apartment, usually within a few hours.
$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 Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
- Oak Hammock offers primary care, lab, dental, audiology and therapy services on campus, in conjunction with the University of Florida, at specific times.
- Care levels at Oak Hammock include independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.
- HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital, on SW 41st Boulevard near I-75, is a full-service hospital with a 24/7 emergency department.
Before you drive: see a doctor by video.
Anywhere in Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, often within a few hours.
Walk-in urgent care near Oak Hammock at the University of Florida
CareSpot Urgent Care, Gainesville Archer Road
Northwest, on SW Archer Road across from Butler Plaza
3581 SW Archer Rd, Suite 40, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 888-4449DirectionsAvecina Medical Urgent Care, Butler Plaza
Northwest, on SW Archer Road at Butler Plaza
3600 SW Archer Rd, Suite A1, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 240-6048DirectionsCareSpot Urgent Care, Gainesville Midtown
North, on SW 2nd Avenue near the UF campus
720 SW 2nd Ave, Suite 160A, Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 240-8000DirectionsUF Health Urgent Care Center, Eastside
Northeast, on SE 20th Street in east Gainesville
457 SE 20th St, Gainesville, FL 32641
(352) 594-0455Directions
Emergency rooms near Oak Hammock at the University of Florida, open 24/7
UF Health Shands Hospital
North, on SW Archer Road; Level I trauma center
1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Level I trauma center.
HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital
Northwest, on SW 41st Boulevard near I-75
4094 SW 41st Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Hospital with a 24/7 emergency department.
UF Health Emergency Center, Kanapaha
West, on SW Archer Road past I-75
7405 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Freestanding emergency room, open 24/7.
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 Oak Hammock at the University of Florida: common questions
What is the closest emergency room to Oak Hammock?
UF Health Shands Hospital, at 1600 SW Archer Rd, is a Level I trauma center with a 24/7 emergency department. HCA Florida Gainesville Hospital on SW 41st Boulevard also has a 24/7 ER. In an emergency, call 911.
Is there urgent care near Oak Hammock?
Yes. CareSpot and Avecina Medical both have walk-in urgent care on SW Archer Road near Butler Plaza. Call ahead, since hours change.
Can Oak Hammock residents use MD Care with Medicare?
Yes. MD Care accepts Medicare for video visits, or you can pay $50. It doesn't replace the care you get on campus or from your own doctors; it's an option when you need to be seen and can't get in.
Can family visiting Oak Hammock use MD Care?
Yes, as long as they're physically in Florida at the time of the visit. They can be seen by video from a guest room or a hotel nearby.
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 26, 2026.