Disclaimer
This page provides links to healthcare providers and resources for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, a referral, or an endorsement of any specific provider. Availability, hours, insurance participation, and costs change frequently. Verify all information directly with the provider before making decisions about your care. In a medical emergency, always call 911.
Hospitals & Emergency Rooms
| Facility | Location | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Main Campus | 1700 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 | (941) 917-9000 | Public, not-for-profit Level II Trauma Center with heart, cancer, neuroscience, orthopedics, behavioral health, and full-service specialties. |
| Sarasota Memorial, North Port ER & Care Center | 2345 Bobcat Village Center Rd, North Port, FL 34288 | (941) 917-9000 | Emergency services and urgent care. |
| HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital | 5731 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 | (941) 342-1100 | For-profit acute care hospital with emergency medicine, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, psychiatry, and Baker Act receiving services. |
| Lakewood Ranch Medical Center | 8330 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34202 | (941) 782-2100 | Full-service acute care hospital serving east Manatee and north Sarasota counties. |
Urgent Care & Walk-In Clinics
| Facility | Location | Hours | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Urgent Care, Sarasota | 2901 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 | Mon-Fri 8a-6p, Sat 8a-1p, Sun 8a-2p | Ages 3+. X-ray, physicals, laceration repair, Medicare, TRICARE, and self-pay. |
| MD Now Urgent Care | Multiple Sarasota locations | 7 days/week | Walk-ins, X-ray, lab testing, immunizations, and occupational health. |
| SMH Walk-In Medical Center, University Parkway | 2415 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34243 | Varies | Sarasota Memorial urgent care location. |
| SMH Walk-In Medical Center, Gulf Gate | 6130 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231 | Varies | Sarasota Memorial urgent care in south Sarasota. |
| PrimeHealth Urgent Care | Bradenton, serves Sarasota area | Varies | COVID testing, asthma treatment, EKG, and sports injury treatment. |
Public Health Department
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County is the county's public health agency and provides core services regardless of ability to pay. Services include immunizations, STD/HIV testing and treatment, family planning, epidemiology, environmental health, and vital records.
| Location | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Main Administrative Office | 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237 | (941) 861-2900 |
| William L. Little Health and Human Services Center | 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237 | DOHSarasotaInfo@FLHealth.gov |
| North Port Health Center | 6950 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287 | (941) 861-3888 |
Key Public Health Programs
- Health in Motion: no-cost mobile screenings for blood pressure, BMI, glucose, HIV/STD testing, and immunizations. No appointment needed. Call (941) 861-2873 to request.
- Health Card: sliding-fee scale access for eligible individuals, including some services not covered by insurance.
- STD/PrEP Services: confidential screening and treatment. PrEP and nPEP available regardless of income or residency. Call (941) 861-2814 for appointments.
Primary & Safety-Net Clinics
CenterPlace Health is Sarasota County's Federally Qualified Health Center and safety-net provider. It serves uninsured and underinsured residents and does not turn patients away for inability to pay. Services include adult health, pediatrics, women's health, dental, behavioral health, on-site lab, and discount pharmacy.
Community Medical Clinic of Sarasota provides free or low-cost primary care for uninsured and low-income residents. Financial-need documentation is required.
| Provider | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| CenterPlace Health | 1750 17th St, Building E, Sarasota, FL 34234 | Available through website |
| Community Medical Clinic of Sarasota | Sarasota | Contact clinic directly |
Mental Health & Substance Use Services
| Provider | Services | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Behavioral Health Center | Inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, addiction treatment, crisis stabilization, and withdrawal management. | Call hospital switchboard |
| Centerstone of Florida, Sawyer Road | Outpatient counseling, psychiatric care, school-based therapy, detox, and substance use treatment with sliding fee scale options. | 4010 Sawyer Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 |
| First Step of Sarasota | Non-profit substance abuse treatment including detox, residential, and outpatient care. | (941) 364-9911 |
| NAMI Sarasota & Manatee Counties | Information, referrals, peer support groups, and family education for mental illness. | NAMI Sarasota website |
Crisis Resources
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988.
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357, 24/7 confidential referral service.
- FindTreatment.gov: locate substance use treatment providers by location and insurance.
- In a medical emergency, call 911.
Dental Care
| Provider | Location | Services | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOH-Sarasota Dental Clinic | 2200 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34237 | Diagnostic, preventive, basic restorative, and surgical services. Sliding fee scale. | (941) 954-2935 |
| DOH-Sarasota North Port Dental Clinic | 6950 Outreach Way, North Port, FL 34287 | Diagnostic, preventive, basic restorative, and surgical services. | (941) 861-3888 |
| Genesis Dental Clinic | 247 S Tamiami Trail, Nokomis, FL 34275 | Cleanings, crowns, bridges, dentures, root canals, extractions, and fillings for ages 16+. | (941) 486-8500 |
| Genesis Dental Implant & Surgery Center | 2700 S Tamiami Trail, Ste 10, Sarasota, FL 34239 | Affordable comprehensive dental for uninsured adults with sliding scale. | (941) 486-8500 |
| Rubin Center for Healthy Aging | Friendship Centers, Sarasota campus | Low-income Sarasota County residents age 50+. | (941) 556-3220 |
| CenterPlace Health Dental | 1750 17th St, Sarasota, FL 34234 | Preventive cleanings, exams, x-rays, extractions, fillings, and sealants. | Through CenterPlace Health |
Vision Care
| Provider | Location | Notes | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walmart Vision Center, Lockwood Ridge | 8320 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 | Affordable exams, glasses, contacts, most vision insurance, 60-day satisfaction guarantee. | (941) 351-2983 |
| North County Family Vision Center | 1945 Northgate Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34234 | Sliding fee scale, uninsured and underinsured accepted, Medicare and Medicaid. | (941) 343-5030 |
| TruVision | Sarasota locations | Eye exams starting around $80 plus dilation; accepts many major vision plans. | Contact provider |
| Tille Eye Care and Associates | Sarasota | Digital retinal imaging, walk-in exams, and several insurance plans. | Contact provider |
Health Insurance & Financial Assistance
| Program | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Healthcare Access | Referral system for uninsured or Medicaid-eligible individuals recently hospitalized or using the ER. Helps establish a medical home. | Visit a DOH-Sarasota Eligibility Office |
| SMH Charity Assistance | Financial assistance for uninsured or underinsured patients not eligible for other programs. Covers emergent or medically necessary services when eligible. | (941) 917-8080 |
| Florida KidCare | Low-cost health and dental coverage for eligible children under age 19. | floridakidcare.org |
| Health Insurance Marketplace | Federal ACA exchange with certified application counselor help available. | healthcare.gov |
| Medicaid | Florida Medicaid managed care. | myflorida.com/accessflorida |
| DOH-Sarasota Health Card | Sliding fee scale access to services for eligible residents. | DOH-Sarasota Eligibility Office |
Veterans Health Services
| Facility | Location | Services | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota VA Clinic | 5682 Bee Ridge Rd, Suite 100, Sarasota, FL 34233 | Primary care, mental health, women's health, audiology, social work, and laboratory services. | (941) 371-3349 |
| Sarasota VA Clinic Hours | Bee Ridge Road clinic | Mon-Fri 7:30a-4:30p, Wed until 6p, Sat 7:30a-4:30p, Sun closed. | Confirm before visiting |
| VA Health Connect | Phone service | Appointments and nurse advice. | (800) 544-9181 |
| Veterans Transportation Service | VA program | Transportation to medical appointments for Veterans and caregivers. | Inquire at VA Clinic |
| Operation Rubix | Sarasota area | Holistic and mental health support, counseling, wellness classes, and family assistance. | Contact provider |
Additional Resources
| Resource | Purpose | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Medicare.gov Care Compare | Compare nursing homes, doctors, hospitals, hospice, and home health agencies. | medicare.gov/care-compare |
| FloridaHealthFinder | Compare hospitals, emergency rooms, hospices, physicians, nursing homes, inspection reports, and quality guides. | quality.healthfinder.fl.gov |
| Poison Control | Emergency poisoning assistance. | 1-800-222-1222 |
| AIDS/STD Hotline | Confidential Florida information and referrals. | 1-800-352-2437 |
About this guide: Information compiled from Sarasota and Manatee county public health departments, hospital systems, government health websites, and community health providers. Resource availability, contact information, hours, insurance participation, and eligibility criteria change frequently. Verify all information directly with the provider before making any healthcare decisions. In a medical emergency, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
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