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100% Virtual Urgent Care · Tampa Bay

See an ER Doctor by Video — Skip the Tampa Waiting Room

Why sit in a crowded urgent-care waiting room? See a real board-certified emergency physician by secure video for a flat $100 — same day, from home or work — and we'll send your prescription to the pharmacy closest to you.

1From your phone or laptop
2Secure video with an ER doctor
3Prescription sent to your pharmacy
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Board-certified ER physicians $100 flat — no membership No app · HIPAA-secure video Open 8a–8p, every day Money-back guarantee
Dr. Erik Petersen, board-certified ER physician, on a FirstCall video visit Dr. William Carlson, board-certified physician, on a FirstCall video visit LIVE VISIT
Dr. Erik PetersenBoard-Certified ER Physician
★★★★★Loved by Tampa Bay families
Avg ER wait
Tampa Bay — avg ER wait ~2–4 hrs•U.S. average ~2.7 hrs in the ER•Atlanta ~6 hrs•St. Louis ~5–6 hrs•Birmingham ~3–6 hrs•Los Angeles ~3–6 hrs•San Francisco ~3–5 hrs•Miami ~4+ hrs•Nashville ~4 hrs•Destin ~4 hrs•Athens ~3–4 hrs•Panama City ~3–4 hrs•Memphis ~3+ hrs•Orlando ~3 hrs•Jacksonville ~3 hrs•Mobile ~3 hrs•Knoxville ~3 hrs•Valdosta ~3 hrs•San Diego ~3 hrs•Kansas City ~2–4 hrs•1 in 4 ER patients wait 4+ hrs for a bed•FirstCall: an ER doctor in minutes — flat $100•approximate averages from public hospital data; actual waits vary•
Tampa Bay — avg ER wait ~2–4 hrs•U.S. average ~2.7 hrs in the ER•Atlanta ~6 hrs•St. Louis ~5–6 hrs•Birmingham ~3–6 hrs•Los Angeles ~3–6 hrs•San Francisco ~3–5 hrs•Miami ~4+ hrs•Nashville ~4 hrs•Destin ~4 hrs•Athens ~3–4 hrs•Panama City ~3–4 hrs•Memphis ~3+ hrs•Orlando ~3 hrs•Jacksonville ~3 hrs•Mobile ~3 hrs•Knoxville ~3 hrs•Valdosta ~3 hrs•San Diego ~3 hrs•Kansas City ~2–4 hrs•1 in 4 ER patients wait 4+ hrs for a bed•FirstCall: an ER doctor in minutes — flat $100•approximate averages from public hospital data; actual waits vary•
$100
Flat-fee visit, every time
8a–8p
Open every day
Minutes
From sick to seen — no waiting room
21 states
Where our physicians are licensed

Why Tampa Bay chooses us

The fastest urgent care in Tampa doesn't have a waiting room.

Tampa has urgent cares on every corner — and a wait in every one. When you're already feeling rough, a video visit gets you a real ER doctor faster, for less.

Skip the waiting room

No sitting in a lobby full of sick people, no 90-minute wait, no commute across Tampa traffic. See a board-certified ER physician from your couch, your office, or your car.

One flat price — $100

No facility fees, no surprise bills, no insurance runaround. You know exactly what a visit costs before you book — and a week of follow-up messaging is included.

A real ER doctor, not a chatbot

Every visit is with a board-certified emergency physician — Dr. Petersen or Dr. Carlson — who listens, diagnoses, and treats. Not an app, not a nurse line.

The Tampa ER reality

In Tampa Bay, the ER wait is a gamble — here's a sure thing.

Tampa Bay's biggest ER systems — HCA Florida and BayCare — post their wait times live, because they swing so much and climb fast on a busy evening. Why bet your night on it? A flat $100 FirstCall video visit gets you a board-certified ER physician in minutes.

And it's getting worse everywhere. University of Michigan researchers found ER crowding at record highs: in recent years more than 1 in 4 admitted emergency patients waited 4+ hours just for a bed — and at the January 2022 peak, 40% waited 4+ hours and 6% waited a full day or more, with waits stuck at record levels for four straight years. (Michigan Medicine / Health Affairs.)
Check live ER wait times near you →

Sources: HCA Florida & BayCare publicly reported ER wait times; University of Michigan / Michigan Medicine (national trend). Waits vary by hospital, day, and acuity.

What we treat

The everyday urgent stuff — handled by video

If it's urgent but not an emergency, there's a good chance we can treat it from your phone or laptop. A few of the most common reasons Tampa Bay calls us:

Colds, flu & sinus infections Sore throat & strep Urinary tract infections Pink eye Ear infections Rashes & skin issues Allergies Nausea, vomiting & diarrhea Dehydration Minor injuries Prescription refills

For life-threatening emergencies — chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, or stroke symptoms — call 911. Telehealth is for non-emergency urgent conditions.

How it works

From sick to seen in minutes

Book your visit

Request a visit online or call (850) 660-8680. No app to download, no account to create.

See an ER doctor

Connect by secure, HIPAA-compliant video with a board-certified emergency physician who listens and treats.

Pick up your script

We send your prescription electronically to the pharmacy nearest you, plus a week of follow-up messaging if you have questions.

Serving all of Tampa Bay

Care across the bay — wherever you are

As long as you're physically in Florida, you're covered. We care for patients across Tampa Bay and the surrounding area.

Tampa St. Petersburg Clearwater Brandon Riverview Wesley Chapel Plant City Temple Terrace Carrollwood Lutz Land O' Lakes Apollo Beach Valrico Oldsmar

Your prescription, your pharmacy

Find a pharmacy near you in Tampa Bay

After your video visit we send your prescription electronically to whichever pharmacy is most convenient for you. Enter your ZIP code (or use your location) to see the pharmacies closest to you and whether they're open now.

Or jump straight to a chain near you:

Already have a pharmacy you like? Just tell your doctor during the visit — we'll route your prescription there electronically, usually ready within the hour.

More than a one-time visit

Like how we practice? There's a deeper relationship waiting.

FirstCall Urgent Care is your first call when you're sick. But the same board-certified physicians also run FirstCall DPC — direct primary care where your doctor knows your name, answers your texts, and helps you stay ahead of problems instead of just reacting to them. Try us once for $100; if it clicks, we'll show you what ongoing care looks like.

Explore FirstCall DPC

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Should I go to a Tampa ER or do a video visit?
For a true emergency — chest pain, stroke signs, severe injury — go to the ER (Tampa General is the area's Level I trauma center) or call 911. For everyday problems like a UTI, sinus infection, or rash, a $100 video visit skips the waiting room entirely.
Is this an in-person clinic or a virtual visit?
It's 100% virtual. You see a board-certified ER physician by secure video from your phone, tablet, or computer — no clinic to drive to and no app to download.
How much does a visit cost?
Every visit is a flat $100. No membership, no insurance hassle, no facility fees or surprise bills.
Can you send a prescription to my Tampa pharmacy?
Yes. After your visit we send it electronically to whichever pharmacy is closest to you — any CVS, Walgreens, Publix, or Walmart across Tampa Bay.
What can you treat by video?
Common urgent issues like colds, flu and sinus infections, sore throats and strep, UTIs, ear infections, pink eye, rashes, allergies, nausea, dehydration, minor injuries, and prescription needs. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
What are your hours?
Visits are available every day, 8 AM–8 PM.
Do I need an app or a Zoom account?
No. The visit runs on secure, HIPAA-compliant video right in your browser — no download, no account. Every visit includes one week of follow-up messaging.

Tampa health guides

Helpful reads for Tampa Bay

Straight answers from our board-certified ER physicians on getting care across Tampa Bay.

Urgent care online in Tampa BayHow a $100 video visit works — and everything we treat. After-hours doctor in TampaYour options when the clinic's closed, plus late pharmacies. Tampa ER wait too long?When a video visit beats the ER — and when to go in.

Ready when you are

Book your $100 visit

See a board-certified ER physician by video, every day 8 to 8. Pay your flat $100 and you'll pick your visit time next — we'll send your prescription to the pharmacy closest to you in Tampa Bay.

Pay $100 & Book Your Visit Call (850) 660-8680

Secure payment by Stripe. After payment, choose your time and complete a quick intake.

Money-back guarantee — if we can’t help you, your visit is refunded.