Centra Care near WDW

**WishUponAStar** · 10-07-2009

Before the past year I had never even heard of Centra Care before but it seems like a lot of people go there when small medical issues come up on their vacation. Dac21 said it was only about a 5 minute ride from CSR in her TR, and I know Mickeysgirlz has been there, so I was wondering if anybody knows the scoop on this place.

Does it take most insurance plans? Is there always a van available from the Disney Resorts to get to Centra Care? Do they ever take appointments or is it walk-in only? Are they a pharmacy also, or would you have to go elsewhere if you were prescribed anti-biotics or something?

Oh, and is it 24 hours?

I am just curious about this place because I apparantly have a allergy to bee stings, Daniel felt like he got food poisoning one trip, and I've gotten sick on trips before so I feel like having this information could be important.

mickeysgirlz · 10-07-2009

Yes, yes and YES!!! To all your questions!

I kept my receipt, I'll dig it out and get more info for you. The road to it is right by AKL instead of going straight to AK you turn left. If you don't have a car, I was told there was a resort van . . . and I saw it, people getting off with their mouseears and pins, it was sad!

Mickey Mom · 10-07-2009

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Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

Before the past year I had never even heard of Centra Care before but it seems like a lot of people go there when small medical issues come up on their vacation. Dac21 said it was only about a 5 minute ride from CSR in her TR, and I know Mickeysgirlz has been there, so I was wondering if anybody knows the scoop on this place.

Does it take most insurance plans? Is there always a van available from the Disney Resorts to get to Centra Care? Do they ever take appointments or is it walk-in only? Are they a pharmacy also, or would you have to go elsewhere if you were prescribed anti-biotics or something?

Oh, and is it 24 hours?

I am just curious about this place because I apparantly have a allergy to bee stings, Daniel felt like he got food poisoning one trip, and I've gotten sick on trips before so I feel like having this information could be important.

We (unfortunately) had to use this center in April 2007 for our DD who was 2 at the time.
We had a wonderful experience. We were told by Guest Relations at our resort to call from our room. We called and Centra Care sent a vehicle to our resort to pick up DH and DD. It was 10:30pm and we were told that they would come pick us up as the last pick-up of the day. We were told the center closes at 11pm, but they stayed to help my DD until just after 11pm and then they drove DH and DD back to our resort. We had to pay OOP for our care and meds, but we are Canadian so we typically can't claim benefits until we get back home. But they were happy to provide all receipts and notes that we required. They also filled DD's prescription on the spot, no need to visit a pharmacy late at night.
We had a wonderful experience using Centra Care and we would recommend them to anyone!
But hopefully you never need to visit!

Mickey Mom · 10-07-2009

I have a pamphlet with all their info on it, I'll see if I can scan it and attach it.

Andrea · 10-07-2009

Oh.... for the bee sting issue.

I figured you were looking ahead at everyone being at WDW... you were afraid if they were as annoying as expected you might try to put someone in the hospital... and just wanted to be prepared.

nubeanie · 10-07-2009

Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic, 24 Hour Board-Certified Doctors, Hospital - 18 Locations Central Florida - Centra Care
here's a website for it.

and this is where we had to go when nina hurt herself.
Florida Hospital Celebration Health - Osceola Medical Center

**WishUponAStar** · 10-07-2009

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Originally Posted by Andrea

Oh.... for the bee sting issue.

I figured you were looking ahead at everyone being at WDW... you were afraid if they were as annoying as expected you might try to put someone in the hospital... and just wanted to be prepared.

Oh yeah, that too.

**Dana** · 10-07-2009

Thanks for asking this question. One never knows when an emergency can occur. It's nice to have a plan if one does come up.

NokeyNose · 10-07-2009

I haven't read all of the other posts, but I will say, from our experience on our December trip, they were great to deal with. They took our insurance, and my husband took our daughter in while I stayed with our other two, he said the Dr.'s on were awesome with our 6 year old, bedside manners wise!

We were lucky, we go there as they opened, but about twenty minutes after we got there, their vans that service the resort guests began arriving and I am more than positive the wait was over an hour long!

They did give us a script and we did have to have it filled at a pharmacy. CVS was very close!!!

mickeysgirlz · 10-07-2009

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Originally Posted by NokeyNose

I haven't read all of the other posts, but I will say, from our experience on our December trip, they were great to deal with. They took our insurance, and my husband took our daughter in while I stayed with our other two, he said the Dr.'s on were awesome with our 6 year old, bedside manners wise!

We were lucky, we go there as they opened, but about twenty minutes after we got there, their vans that service the resort guests began arriving and I am more than positive the wait was over an hour long!

They did give us a script and we did have to have it filled at a pharmacy. CVS was very close!!!

They gave us a script too, eyedrops for the pink eye, but I paid cash ($10) for them, cuz we waited HOURS!! The Doc on call got sick and had to leave, and the doc coming in lived an HOUR away. The place was packed the day we were there. FYI, there is a Walgreens across the highway that has a Minute Clinic, but they were so new, they weren't taking BC/BS insurance yet. (second option if you wanted to take a cab there)

**MissDisney** · 10-08-2009

There are other places besides the Kissimmee CentraCare location, in case you need closer options!

There is another closer CentraCare just a quick left outside Hotel Plaza Boulevard. It is not open 24 hours (though it is open until midnight!) and it is literally just outside the gates.

Lake Buena Vista CentraCare
407-934-CARE (2273)
12500 South Apopka Vineland Rd.
Orlando, Florida 32836
(This is the place that has saved our vacations many times. Ear infections and so forth can really ruin a trip. They get you in and out fast so you can get back to the fun and they are great with kids!)
Downtown Disney & Lake Buena Vista, Florida Urgent Care Physician, Board-Certified Doctor - Centra Care

And there is another:

Buena Vista Urgent Care
(407)465-1110
8216 World Center Dr
Orlando, FL 32821
(Haven't had to use it, but I have read good reviews of this place online, and it seems to be located at the World Center Marriott, just directly outside the WDW gates via Epcot Center Drive.)
Buena Vista Urgent Care - Orlando, FL, 32821 - Citysearch

NokeyNose · 10-08-2009

oh yeah, by the way, I think that the CVS down there had a minute clinic too!

alilmagical32 · 10-09-2009

When I lived in Orlando I used Buena Vista Urgent Care as my regular doctor. I went there one time for an emergency and liked the care so much I named it as my PCP on my insurance plan. I would HIGHLY recommend it. The staff is so friendly and they are very good at getting you out in a timely manner!

**MissDisney** · 10-09-2009

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Originally Posted by alilmagical32

When I lived in Orlando I used Buena Vista Urgent Care as my regular doctor. I went there one time for an emergency and liked the care so much I named it as my PCP on my insurance plan. I would HIGHLY recommend it. The staff is so friendly and they are very good at getting you out in a timely manner!

Aha! That's the exact kind of feedback I have gotten about it!

And the LBV CentraCare is cool because they have always prioritized the kids, so you have very little wait.

**cinderbella** · 10-09-2009

That sounds great! Nothing can spoil a trip like an unexpected illness. It's good to know there is somewhere you can go.

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,748	Centra Care near WDW Before the past year I had never even heard of Centra Care before but it seems like a lot of people go there when small medical issues come up on their vacation. Dac21 said it was only about a 5 minute ride from CSR in her TR, and I know Mickeysgirlz has been there, so I was wondering if anybody knows the scoop on this place. Does it take most insurance plans? Is there always a van available from the Disney Resorts to get to Centra Care? Do they ever take appointments or is it walk-in only? Are they a pharmacy also, or would you have to go elsewhere if you were prescribed anti-biotics or something? Oh, and is it 24 hours? I am just curious about this place because I apparantly have a allergy to bee stings, Daniel felt like he got food poisoning one trip, and I've gotten sick on trips before so I feel like having this information could be important. __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 21 days 15 hours 40 minutes

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mickeysgirlz Substitute Birthday Fairy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours from the Magic! Posts: 6,311	Re: Centra Care near WDW Yes, yes and YES!!! To all your questions! I kept my receipt, I'll dig it out and get more info for you. The road to it is right by AKL instead of going straight to AK you turn left. If you don't have a car, I was told there was a resort van . . . and I saw it, people getting off with their mouseears and pins, it was sad! __________________ -JEN 31 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! Dec 17-20 AKL (FIRST TIME @ AKL ) Christmas trip! Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa, ddoll, vlogilvie and Rowdy! I tweet! Facebook Linkedin My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another CHRISTMAS TRIP! Shhhh surprise for the DDs! 22 days 15 hours 40 minutes

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Centra Care near WDW Oh.... for the bee sting issue. I figured you were looking ahead at everyone being at WDW... you were afraid if they were as annoying as expected you might try to put someone in the hospital... and just wanted to be prepared. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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nubeanie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 258	Re: Centra Care near WDW Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic, 24 Hour Board-Certified Doctors, Hospital - 18 Locations Central Florida - Centra Care here's a website for it. and this is where we had to go when nina hurt herself. Florida Hospital Celebration Health - Osceola Medical Center __________________ Annual pass holder jan 2009- jan2010! 1/10/09, 2/14/09, 3/14/09, 5/10/09, 5/17/09, 5/30-31/09, 6/14/09, 9/12-9/20/09, 10/10/09 and counting... port orleans: 1992 pop century: 2004 carribean beach: 2008 All star Sports: 2009 Carribean Beach: 2009

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Centra Care near WDW Thanks for asking this question. One never knows when an emergency can occur. It's nice to have a plan if one does come up. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 270 days 15 hours 40 minutes

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Centra Care near WDW I haven't read all of the other posts, but I will say, from our experience on our December trip, they were great to deal with. They took our insurance, and my husband took our daughter in while I stayed with our other two, he said the Dr.'s on were awesome with our 6 year old, bedside manners wise! We were lucky, we go there as they opened, but about twenty minutes after we got there, their vans that service the resort guests began arriving and I am more than positive the wait was over an hour long! They did give us a script and we did have to have it filled at a pharmacy. CVS was very close!!! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 318 days 6 hours 40 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Centra Care near WDW There are other places besides the Kissimmee CentraCare location, in case you need closer options! There is another closer CentraCare just a quick left outside Hotel Plaza Boulevard. It is not open 24 hours (though it is open until midnight!) and it is literally just outside the gates. Lake Buena Vista CentraCare 407-934-CARE (2273) 12500 South Apopka Vineland Rd. Orlando, Florida 32836 (This is the place that has saved our vacations many times. Ear infections and so forth can really ruin a trip. They get you in and out fast so you can get back to the fun and they are great with kids!) Downtown Disney & Lake Buena Vista, Florida Urgent Care Physician, Board-Certified Doctor - Centra Care And there is another: Buena Vista Urgent Care (407)465-1110 8216 World Center Dr Orlando, FL 32821 (Haven't had to use it, but I have read good reviews of this place online, and it seems to be located at the World Center Marriott, just directly outside the WDW gates via Epcot Center Drive.) Buena Vista Urgent Care - Orlando, FL, 32821 - Citysearch __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009 Last edited by MissDisney; 10-08-2009 at 07:12 AM.

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NokeyNose Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,535	Re: Centra Care near WDW oh yeah, by the way, I think that the CVS down there had a minute clinic too! __________________ Shannon 1988~Off Property 1999~Off Property 2000~Dixie Landings 2006~OKW (1st DVC Trip) 2007~BWV 2008~SSR 2009~BWV My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Hoping for a Bay Lake Stay 318 days 6 hours 40 minutes

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alilmagical32 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2006 Location: Celebration Posts: 998	Re: Centra Care near WDW When I lived in Orlando I used Buena Vista Urgent Care as my regular doctor. I went there one time for an emergency and liked the care so much I named it as my PCP on my insurance plan. I would HIGHLY recommend it. The staff is so friendly and they are very good at getting you out in a timely manner! __________________ MB'ers I've Met: Tink74 http://thebestthingscomeintwos.wordpress.com/ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: On our way to One! 16 days 16 hours 10 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Centra Care near WDW That sounds great! Nothing can spoil a trip like an unexpected illness. It's good to know there is somewhere you can go. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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