Virtual and online urgent care, in plain terms
Virtual urgent care means you talk with a licensed clinician over a secure video call instead of driving to a walk-in clinic. Online urgent care is the same visit under a different name. At Abundant Life Healthcare, both describe one service: a scheduled video appointment for a problem that needs attention soon but is not an emergency, such as a sinus infection, a urinary symptom, a rash or a sore throat.
The practice is telehealth-only and has no office in any Florida county. You join from your phone, tablet or computer, wherever you are in the state. Appointments are offered same-day or next-available through the booking system, and you can choose a visit for one complaint or two. Booking a visit does not guarantee a particular diagnosis or prescription; the clinician decides what can be assessed safely by video.
The clinician behind your online visit
Many people search for a “virtual doctor in Florida” or an “online doctor in Florida.” At Abundant Life Healthcare, every visit is with the same clinician: Gabriela Harrison, MPAS, PA-C, a physician assistant with more than 20 years of multispecialty experience. You see her each time, not a different stranger for every call, and appointments are longer and conversational so there is time for your questions.
Concerns you can bring to a virtual urgent care visit
For what each category involves and the limits of a video assessment, read the telehealth urgent care guide.
Four quick checks before you book
Where you are
You must be physically in Florida when the video visit starts. Your home address does not change that rule.
Who is being seen
Urgent care visits are for patients ages 5 and up. Wellness programs have their own age rules.
How urgent it is
Online urgent care is for concerns that need attention soon but are not life-threatening. Emergencies need 911.
What it costs
Self-pay: $45 for one complaint or $75 for two. You get a Good Faith Estimate before the visit.
Virtual urgent care or the Emergency Room?
Book virtual urgent care for
Non-emergency symptoms like cold & flu, sinus or ear concerns, urinary symptoms, rashes, pink eye or a sore throat.
Call 911 / go to the Emergency Room for
Chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, sudden neurological symptoms, or any symptom that may be life-threatening.
Self-pay pricing for online urgent care
$45 for one complaint or $75 for two complaints. No insurance is billed, and a Good Faith Estimate comes before every visit. See all published rates.
Frequently asked questions
Is virtual urgent care the same as online urgent care?
Yes. At Abundant Life Healthcare, virtual urgent care and online urgent care both mean a scheduled, secure video visit for a non-emergency concern. There is no walk-in clinic or physical location.
Who will I see if I am looking for an online doctor in Florida?
Your visit is with Gabriela Harrison, MPAS, PA-C, the founder and clinician of Abundant Life Healthcare. She is a physician assistant. Phrases like online doctor or virtual doctor describe what people search for, not her professional credential.
Do I need to be in Florida for a virtual urgent care visit?
Yes. You must be physically located in Florida at the time of the visit. Your location during the appointment is what counts, not your home address, so a Florida resident who is traveling out of state cannot be seen while away.
How much does virtual urgent care cost in Florida?
The published self-pay rate is $45 for one complaint or $75 for two complaints. Abundant Life Healthcare does not bill insurance. Review your Good Faith Estimate before the visit; testing and pharmacy costs are not assumed to be included.
Which ages can be seen for virtual urgent care?
The Urgent & Convenient Care service is for patients ages 5 and up.
When should I call 911 instead of booking virtual urgent care?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately for any symptoms that may be life-threatening, including chest pain, trouble breathing, severe bleeding, or sudden neurological symptoms. Virtual urgent care is for non-emergency conditions only.
Related: telehealth in Florida, the telehealth primary care bridge, Florida areas we serve and the full FAQ.