New to Waco? It’s easy to get care here
New to Waco? It’s easy to get care here
Know where to turn for care when you need it. Whether you're looking for a new provider, urgent care or emergency care nearby, Ascension Providence and Dell Children’s are here to help you feel more at home.
Find a provider who’s ready to see you
You have options in Waco, and we’ll help you get started. Search for care near home, work or school with flexible options and appointment times that fit your schedule.
Settle in with trusted care
Whether you’re looking for a primary care provider, pediatrician, OB-GYN or specialist, Ascension Providence care teams are here to help you and your family get established.
Find care that fits your needs, your schedule and your life in Waco We offer:
- Family and internal medicine for preventive visits, ongoing health needs, chronic conditions and emotional health concerns
- Specialty pediatric care for infants, children and teens
- Women’s health care, including OB-GYN visits, maternity care and mammograms
- Screenings, advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans
- Referrals to specialty care, including heart, brain and spine, and bone and joint care
At Ascension Providence, you’ll find a connected team that can help your care move forward as your needs change.
Need to get care now? Know the right place to go
When an illness or injury can’t wait, knowing where to turn can make it easier to get the care you need. Ascension Providence offers urgent care and emergency care options in and around Waco.
Express care for minor illnesses and injuries
Express care can help with minor illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention but aren’t life-threatening. Walk right in, or skip the line and save time with online check-in at an Ascension Providence express care location.
24/7 emergency rooms in Waco
For serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries, Ascension Providence ERs are here and ready for you, 24/7.
Pediatric emergency care
If your child has a serious illness or injury, pediatric emergency care is available 24/7 at Ascension Providence — including access to a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.
One home for your health
As you settle into Waco, connect with care for every stage of life — from primary and pediatric care to specialty and hospital care. With 650 providers and 20+ locations across the region, you can find care close to home, work or school and connect with additional services as your needs change.
- Primary care appointments: For routine care and ongoing health needs, book your appointment online or call to ask about next-day availability and whether a virtual appointment is available.
- Get care today for minor illnesses and injuries: Find express care in Waco, including locations in Woodway and Hewitt
- World-class care at Dell Children’s: When your child needs care, Dell Children’s connects you to Austin’s only nationally ranked children’s hospital, expert pediatric specialists and advanced treatments
- Find women’s health care for every stage of life: Connect with care for wellness visits, OB-GYN needs, pregnancy, maternity care, cancer screenings and pelvic health through Ascension Providence women’s healthcare
- Keep your family’s care connected: Find doctors and specialists across Ascension Providence, including cardiology, cancer care, orthopedics, neurosurgery and more through specialty care
- Know where to go when something feels serious: Find Ascension Providence emergency care for serious or life-threatening symptoms
- Access advanced care close to home: Ascension Providence offers a Women’s and Newborn Center, Level II NICU, advanced heart care, a Primary Stroke Center and minimally invasive surgical care
- Manage your care online: Use patient portals and medical records to manage appointments, message your care team and access available records
World-class care at Dell Children’s
When your child needs care, Dell Children’s connects you to Central Texas' only nationally ranked children’s hospital, expert pediatric specialists and advanced treatments.
Get started with care near your new home in Waco
If you recently moved to the Waco area, these simple steps can help you establish healthcare for yourself and your family:
- Choose a primary care doctor near your home or work
- Confirm your insurance coverage and understand your estimated costs before care
- Transfer or request your medical records from your previous provider
- Schedule your first visit and establish ongoing care
- Schedule annual wellness visits and preventive screenings with your primary care doctor
- Locate nearby express care locations and emergency care locations
- Set up specialty pediatric care or women’s healthcare, if needed
Frequently asked questions
Use our Find Care tool to search for primary care doctors, specialists and other providers near your Waco address. You can filter results to find providers and appointment options that fit your needs.
Once you find a provider you like, you can book an appointment directly online with many providers—no account required. Start by using the online scheduling filter when searching for a provider. Select a time, confirm your details and you’re all set.
If a provider requires a phone call to make an appointment, you’ll see that clearly noted.
Confirm your specific plan and coverage when scheduling. For questions about costs or financial assistance, visit billing and financial assistance or price transparency.
You can request your medical records from your previous provider and share them with your new Ascension care team. For Ascension Providence patient portal access and medical records information, visit patient portals and medical records.
Ascension Providence has express care and emergency care locations near you. Use the location finder to see the closest option to you. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.
You can use Find Care to look for providers and appointment options, including virtual visits when available. Ascension Providence also lists virtual care options through Get care in Waco.