Physician Evaluation
Your physician will review your symptoms, medical history, medications and examination findings to determine the next step.
- New or worsening symptoms
- Focused medical examination
- Personalized treatment plan
Acute and Sick Care
Prompt Care for New and Worsening Health Concerns
Medical attention when you are not feeling like yourself
Harbor Physicians evaluates many non-emergency illnesses, symptoms and minor health concerns for patients ages 14 and older. Our physicians provide careful evaluation, treatment recommendations and follow-up guidance from our Orange Park office.
Sick Visits
New or Worsening Symptoms
Selected On-Site Testing
Medication Review
Follow-Up Care
Same-Day Visits When Available
Acute care is not emergency care.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for chest pain, severe
trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, uncontrolled bleeding, loss of
consciousness or other severe or life-threatening symptoms.
Care for Immediate Concerns
Acute Care at Harbor Physicians
Acute care focuses on new, worsening or short-term medical concerns that require timely attention but do not appear to be life-threatening.
Timely Appointment Options
We work to provide timely appointments for non-emergency concerns, including same-day availability when the schedule allows.
- Call-ahead scheduling
- Same-day visits when available
- Follow-up appointments
Testing When Appropriate
Your physician may recommend selected testing based on your symptoms, examination and individual medical history.
- Selected on-site testing
- Laboratory orders
- Imaging coordination
Medication Review
Medication history is reviewed to help avoid interactions, duplicate treatment and conflicting dosage information.
- Current medication verification
- Allergy and reaction review
- Treatment and dosage discussion
Coordinated Follow-Up
Your care plan may include follow-up visits, specialist referrals, testing or monitoring after the initial acute-care appointment.
- Follow-up recommendations
- Specialist referrals
- Results and record coordination
Care from a Familiar Practice
Established patients receive acute care from a team that can review their existing medical history and ongoing treatment needs.
- Continuity with primary care
- Access to existing records
- Ongoing health coordination
Call Before Coming to the Office
Calling ahead allows our team to review your concern, check appointment availability and help determine whether an office visit is appropriate.
Emergency symptoms require emergency care.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for severe chest pain,
significant trouble breathing, stroke symptoms, loss of consciousness,
uncontrolled bleeding or other severe or life-threatening symptoms.
Your Acute Care Appointment
What Happens During an Acute Care Visit?
Your physician will focus on the immediate concern while considering your health history, current medications and any ongoing conditions that may affect evaluation or treatment.
Check-In and Intake
Our team will confirm your information, symptoms, allergies, medications and important recent medical changes.
Focused Evaluation
Your physician will review when the symptoms began, how they have changed and perform a focused examination when appropriate.
Testing When Needed
Selected testing, laboratory orders or imaging may be recommended based on your symptoms, examination and medical history.
Treatment and Follow-Up
Your care plan may include medication, home-care instructions, testing, follow-up visits or referral for additional evaluation.
Helpful Items to Bring
You do not need to bring extensive paperwork. A few current details can help your physician evaluate the concern safely.
- Photo identification and current insurance card
- A brief timeline of when your symptoms began
- Relevant home temperature, blood pressure, blood sugar or oxygen readings
- Recent urgent care, hospital or specialist paperwork related to the concern
- Current medication bottles or a pharmacy-generated medication list when possible
Do not wait for an office appointment during an emergency.
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for severe chest pain,
major difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, loss of consciousness,
uncontrolled bleeding, severe allergic reactions or other severe or
life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Acute Care Questions
Find answers to common questions about sick visits, same-day availability, testing and deciding when emergency care is necessary.
Do I need an appointment for acute care?
Please call the office before arriving. Same-day appointments may be available, but availability changes throughout the day and is not guaranteed.
Does Harbor Physicians accept walk-ins?
Walk-in availability is not guaranteed. Calling (904) 368-6809 before coming to the office allows our team to review the concern and check the current schedule.
What conditions can be evaluated during an acute-care visit?
Our physicians evaluate many non-emergency concerns, including cold and flu-like symptoms, cough, congestion, sore throat, dizziness, weakness, minor infections, swelling and selected minor pain or injury concerns. The appropriate setting depends on the severity of your symptoms.
Can you test for flu or COVID-19?
Selected testing may be available or ordered when clinically appropriate. Testing depends on your symptoms, exposure history, examination and current office capabilities.
Can acute care address dizziness or leg swelling?
Mild or non-emergency dizziness and swelling may be evaluated in the office. Sudden, severe or rapidly worsening symptoms may require emergency care, especially when accompanied by chest pain, trouble breathing, weakness, fainting or confusion.
Will I receive medication during the visit?
Medication may be prescribed when your physician determines it is medically appropriate. Treatment depends on the diagnosis, your medical history, allergies, current medications and examination findings.
What should I bring to an acute-care appointment?
Bring your identification, current insurance card and a brief timeline of your symptoms. When possible, bring your current medication bottles or a pharmacy-generated medication list and any records directly related to the concern.
What is the difference between acute care and emergency care?
Acute care addresses timely but non-life-threatening concerns in an office setting. Emergency care is required for severe symptoms that may threaten life, breathing, circulation or neurological function.
When should I call 911 or go to the emergency room?
Seek emergency care for severe chest pain, major difficulty breathing, signs of stroke, loss of consciousness, uncontrolled bleeding, severe allergic reactions or other severe or life-threatening symptoms.
Can I schedule follow-up care after my acute visit?
Yes. Your physician may recommend follow-up to review symptoms, testing, medication response or the need for additional evaluation or specialist care.
Need Care for a New or Worsening Concern?
Call Harbor Physicians to describe the concern, ask about current availability and determine whether an office appointment may be appropriate.
Acute care at Harbor Physicians is not a substitute for emergency services. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for severe or life-threatening symptoms.