New to Temple? It’s easy to get care here
New to Temple? 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, care for the whole family or urgent or emergency care nearby, Ascension Medical Group - Temple is here to help you feel more at home.
Find a provider who’s ready to see you
You have options in Temple, 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 doctor, pediatrician, OB-GYN or specialist, Ascension Medical Group - Temple care teams are here to help you and your family get established.
Find care that fits your needs, your schedule and your life in Central Texas. We offer:
- Family and internal medicine for preventive visits, ongoing health needs, chronic conditions and emotional health concerns
- Pediatric speciality 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 Medical Group, you’ll find an entire 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 go can make it easier to get the care you need. Ascension Medical Group - Temple offers express care and emergency care options in and around Central Texas.
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 Medical Group - Temple express care location.
24/7 emergency rooms in Temple
For serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries, Ascension Medical Group - Temple 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 Medical Group - Temple — 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 Temple, connect with care for every stage of life — from primary and pediatric care to specialty and hospital care. With X locations across Central Texas, you can find care close to home, work or school and connect with additional services as your needs change.
- Primary care for ongoing health needs: Schedule physicals, wellness visits, immunizations, screenings and care for chronic conditions.
- Care for children and teenagers: Find well-child visits, immunizations, school and sports physicals and healthcare for teens.
- Women’s health: Connect with well-women exams, Pap tests and family-planning services.
- Heart care: Find cardiology services for heart and vascular health, including evaluation, treatment and ongoing management.
- Orthopedic care: Get help with bone, joint and muscle concerns, including orthopedic care and sports-related needs.
- Express care when you need it: Walk in or check in online for minor illnesses and injuries.
- Virtual care: Use Ascension Connect On-Demand for virtual care for common, non-emergency health concerns when available.
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 Temple
If you recently moved to the Temple area, these simple steps can help you establish healthcare for yourself and your family:
- Choose a primary care provider near your home or work
- Confirm your insurance coverage and in-network providers
- 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 Temple or surrounding area address. You can filter results to show only providers who are currently accepting new patients — including those with appointments available — so you're never left guessing.
Use our Find Care tool to search for primary care providers, specialists and other providers near your surrounding area address. You can filter results to show only providers who are currently accepting new patients — including those with appointments available — so you're never left guessing.
Ascension Medical Group - Temple works with most major insurance plans. We recommend confirming your specific plan when scheduling. If you have questions about coverage or need help understanding your options, our team is here to help. If you need to look up the contact information for the clinic, you can search our locations.
To have your medical records sent to your new Ascension provider, you’ll need to establish care in person at your Ascension provider’s office and complete a Release of Information (ROI) form. The office will use this form to request your records from your previous provider. Once you have an Ascension One account, you can manage your care and access available records online.
Ascension Medical Group - Temple has express care and emergency care locations near you, including pediatric emergency care at Dell Children’s Medical Center. Use the location finder to see the closest option to you. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.
Yes. Ascension Medical Group - Temple offers virtual care options so you can see a provider from home — ideal for non-emergency concerns, follow-ups or when you're still getting settled in Pensacola. Virtual visits are available for both new and existing patients and can be found using the “video visits” filter when searching for a provider.
You can use Find Care to look for providers and appointment options, including virtual visits when available.