Looking for urgent care near Gulfport, MS that’s open when you actually need it? Total Health Urgent Care welcomes walk-ins seven days a week, 7am to 7pm, with no appointment needed. We’re at 12000 Hwy 57 in Vancleave, about a 40-minute drive up the coast from Gulfport, and Gulf Coast families make the trip for one simple reason: same-day illness and minor-injury care, on-site X-rays and lab work in one visit, and transparent self-pay pricing so you know the cost before you’re seen.
That combination is hard to find. Here’s what we treat, what it costs without insurance, and when a walk-in clinic is the right call versus the emergency room.
The short version for Gulfport neighbors
- Open 7 days a week, 7am to 7pm. Walk-ins welcome, no appointment.
- Self-pay is simple: $130 to be seen, $75 for imaging, and no charge for student-athlete physicals.
- On-site X-ray and lab means you often get answers in the same visit.
- We’re at 12000 Hwy 57 in Vancleave, roughly 35 miles up the coast from Gulfport via I-10.
- Facing a true emergency? Call 911 or head to the closest ER instead.
Is there an urgent care open near Gulfport, MS?
Yes. Total Health Urgent Care is located at 12000 Hwy 57 in Vancleave, about a 40-minute drive northeast of Gulfport, and we see walk-in patients every day from 7am to 7pm. You don’t need an appointment. That early 7am open is handy if you’d rather get seen before the workday, and staying open until 7pm covers after-school and after-work visits, weekends included.
Urgent care has become the default for everyday illness and minor injuries across the country. According to the Urgent Care Association, roughly 89.4% of the U.S. population now lives within a 20-minute drive of an urgent care center. For folks along the Gulf Coast, Total Health Urgent Care is one of those convenient walk-in options serving Jackson County and the wider coast.
How far is Total Health Urgent Care from Gulfport?
We’re about 35 miles and roughly a 40-minute drive from Gulfport, heading east on I-10 and up Highway 57 into Vancleave. That’s a real drive, so we’re worth it for the things you can’t get closer to home: published self-pay prices, on-site imaging and lab in one visit, free student physicals, and a medical IV therapy menu. Families across the corridor, from Gulfport and Biloxi to Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, and Gautier, use us as their walk-in clinic.
What does urgent care treat?
A walk-in clinic is built for the health problems that can’t wait for a weekday appointment yet don’t rise to the level of an emergency. On its familydoctor.org patient site, the American Academy of Family Physicians describes a familiar set of everyday complaints that quick-care clinics handle well: colds and flu, back pain, urinary tract infections, an upset stomach with vomiting or diarrhea, rashes and insect bites, and the scrapes, minor burns, sprains, and simple broken bones that come with an active life.
At Total Health Urgent Care we see all of those, plus we offer rapid on-site testing for COVID-19, flu, strep, and RSV, so a sore throat or a fever can be worked up and explained in one stop. We handle both the sudden stuff and routine primary and preventive care under one roof, which means a Gulf Coast family can build a relationship with the same clinic instead of starting over every time.
Here’s a quick look at common reasons Gulf Coast neighbors walk in:
How much does urgent care cost without insurance in Gulfport?
Paying out of pocket? The prices below are posted where you can see them before your visit, so nothing arrives as a shock on the bill, and a student athlete’s physical won’t cost a thing. If you’re insured, we accept most major plans and file the claim for you, so either way you know where you stand. The full rundown lives on our pricing and insurance page.
Transparent pricing is one of the reasons Gulf Coast families make the drive. Knowing the number before you’re seen takes a lot of the stress out of a walk-in visit, especially when you’re paying out of pocket.
Urgent care or the ER: how do you decide?
Reach for urgent care when it’s everyday illness or a minor injury, and head straight to the ER for anything that looks life-threatening. As the AAFP puts it plainly, quick-care clinics “do not handle emergencies. Call 911 for an emergency or go to an emergency room.”
Emergency physicians spell out the warning signs. The American College of Emergency Physicians lists things such as difficulty breathing, chest or upper-abdominal pressure, a major injury, bleeding that won’t stop, sudden confusion, or a mental-health emergency. If you notice any of these, skip the clinic entirely and dial 911.
For the in-between cases, a fever that won’t break, a cut that might need stitches, a possible sprain, urgent care is usually the faster and more affordable choice. We keep a fuller breakdown on our urgent care page if you want to think it through before you head out.
What makes a good urgent care choice for Gulf Coast families?
For a Gulfport family, the best walk-in clinic is the one that keeps real hours, is honest about the price up front, and can wrap up the whole thing in a single visit. Total Health Urgent Care fits that description: doors open 7am to 7pm every day including weekends, self-pay prices posted before you’re seen, and imaging plus lab work handled in-house so a suspected fracture or a strep check gets sorted the same day.
A few things set us apart. We’re independent and nurse-practitioner-founded, so there’s a named local provider behind the care. We run TOTAL DRIP IV therapy, a menu of medical-grade IV drips given by clinical staff right inside a licensed urgent care, from simple hydration to migraine and immunity support. And we bundle DOT physicals and drug screening into one trip, handy for commercial drivers and local employers across the coast.
What should you bring to your walk-in visit?
Keep it simple. A photo ID and your insurance card, if you carry one, cover the basics. Jot down the medicines you take, and if it’s a student physical, bring whatever form the school or league needs signed. Want to shave time off check-in? Our patient forms are online, so you can arrive ready to be seen.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the closest urgent care to Gulfport, MS?
Total Health Urgent Care at 12000 Hwy 57 in Vancleave is about a 40-minute drive northeast of Gulfport. Our doors are open every day, morning to evening, for walk-in care with no appointment needed.
How much is an urgent care visit without insurance in Gulfport?
You’ll pay $130 to be seen, plus $75 if imaging is needed. Student-athlete physicals are free. Have coverage? Most major plans are welcome and billed directly for you.
Do I need an appointment for urgent care?
No. Walk-ins are welcome every day during our hours, 7am to 7pm. You can fill out patient forms online ahead of time to speed up check-in.
Are you open on weekends?
Yes, Saturday and Sunday included. Our doors stay open all seven days, 7am to 7pm.
Can I get an X-ray at your clinic?
Yes. We run imaging and lab work right here, so a suspected fracture or a strep check often gets sorted out in a single stop.
Do you offer sports physicals for Gulf Coast students?
We do, at no cost for student athletes. It’s an easy, no-charge way to clear your child for the season without booking a separate appointment.
Come see us
Live in Gulfport and something came up? We’re about 35 miles up the coast at 12000 Hwy 57, Vancleave, MS 39565, open every day from 7am to 7pm. Walk in whenever it works for you, or ring us at (228) 283-5045 with any questions. Our contact page has directions and hours.
Prepared by the Total Health Urgent Care team; founded by Jennifer Duncan, APRN, MSN, FNP-C. Consider this background to help you plan, not a substitute for being seen. If you’re facing a medical emergency, call 911 right away.
