New to Jacksonville? It’s easy to get care here


New to Jacksonville? 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 St. Vincent’s is here to help you feel more at home.
Find a provider who’s ready to see you
You have options in Jacksonville, 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, OB-GYN or specialist, Ascension St. Vincent’s care teams are here to help. Find care that fits your needs, your schedule and your life in Jacksonville.
Take the next step with confidence. We offer:
- Family and internal medicine for preventive visits, ongoing health needs, chronic conditions and mental health concerns
- Women’s health care, including OB-GYN visits and mammograms
- Screenings, advanced diagnostics and personalized care plans
- Referrals to specialty care, including brain and spine, heart and cancer care
At Ascension St. Vincent’s, you’ll find an entire team that can help your care move forward as your needs change.
Need 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 St. Vincent’s offers urgent and emergency care options in Jacksonville.
Urgent care for minor illnesses and injuries
For minor illnesses and injuries that need prompt attention, visit an urgent care. Walk right in, or skip the line and save time with online check-in.
24/7 emergency care in Jacksonville
For serious or life-threatening illnesses and injuries, Ascension St. Vincent’s ERs are here and ready for you, 24/7.
Not sure where to go?
Learn when urgent care may be appropriate and when you should go to the emergency room.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, go directly to the ER or call 911.

Need women’s health care? Find support near you
Get compassionate care for pelvic health, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, menopause and more from trusted providers in the Jacksonville area.
One home for your health
As you settle into the Jacksonville area, connect with care for every stage of life — from primary and pediatric care to specialty and hospital care. With 1,200+ providers at 90+ locations, you can find care close to home, work or school and connect with additional services as your needs change.
- Care close to home: With more than 90 locations, four hospitals and six ERs across the Jacksonville area, you can find care near home, work or school
- 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.
- Advanced specialty care: Connect with specialists in heart care, women’s health, brain and spine care, cancer care and more
- A long history of caring for Jacksonville: Ascension St. Vincent’s has served the Jacksonville community for more than 150 years
- Recognized for high-performing care: Ascension St. Vincent’s is recognized as a Best Regional Hospital for care in areas including congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes, kidney failure, knee replacement, stroke and cancer care. Our nationally recognized cardiovascular program provides advanced heart care with expert specialists and innovative treatments.
Get started with care near your new home in Jacksonville
If you recently moved to Jacksonville, 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 your medical records from your previous provider
- Schedule your first visit and establish ongoing care
- Schedule annual wellness visits and preventive screenings, such as a routine mammogram
- Locate nearby urgent care and emergency care locations
- Set up women’s healthcare, if needed
Frequently asked questions
Use our Find Care tool to search for primary care providers, specialists and other providers near your Jacksonville 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.
Once you find a provider you like to book with, you can book an appointment directly online with many of our providers — no account required. Start by using the “online scheduling” filter when searching for a provider. Select an available time, confirm your details and you're all set. Most appointments can be scheduled in under 5 minutes.
If a provider requires a phone call to make an appointment, you’ll see that clearly noted. Simply click to call and be connected to a member of our care team.
Ascension St. Vincent's 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.
This process must be completed in person at your Ascension provider’s office and cannot be completed online or over the phone.
Ascension St. Vincent's has urgent care and emergency care locations near you. Use our location finder to see the closest option to you, along with current wait times where available. For life-threatening emergencies, always call 911.
Yes. Ascension St. Vincent's 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 Jacksonville. Virtual visits are available for both new and existing patients and can be found using the “video visits” filter when searching for a provider.