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STD Clinics in Miami: Public Health, Planned Parenthood and Community Options Compared

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STD Clinics in Miami: Public Health, Planned Parenthood and Community Options Compared

This page is general health information, not medical advice. It cannot tell you whether you have an infection. A clinician can, and the testing options on this site are a good place to start.

Choosing an STD clinic in Miami mostly comes down to four questions. What do you want tested? What can you pay? Can you call ahead, or do you need to walk in? Do you also want information on PrEP?

This page compares the main kinds of clinics in the city: the county health department, community health centers, a university program, an LGBTQ+ community center and Planned Parenthood. It is meant to be fair. Every option below suits somebody, and none is the right choice for everyone.

Clinic hours and services change. Call before you go, and treat every hour listed here as something to confirm.

Why the choice matters in Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade County has higher reported rates of several infections than Florida as a whole. That is a reason to make testing routine and easy, not a reason for alarm.

  • Chlamydia: 471.5 cases per 100,000 people in Miami-Dade in 2025, compared with 410.8 statewide, according to FLHealthCHARTS from the Florida Department of Health.
  • Gonorrhea: 250.5 per 100,000 in the county, compared with 156.5 statewide, per the same source.
  • Infectious (primary and secondary) syphilis: 16.8 per 100,000 in the county and 12.4 statewide in 2025, per FLHealthCHARTS.
  • New HIV diagnoses: 23.7 per 100,000 in the county and 15.0 statewide in 2025, per FLHealthCHARTS.

Many of these infections cause no symptoms for a long time, which is why the CDC STI Treatment Guidelines (2021) recommend screening based on age, sex and sexual activity instead of waiting for symptoms. A clinician can tell you which tests fit your situation.

The options at a glance

The table below uses details published by each clinic, by the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, or by the CDC GetTested directory. Where a page does not say something, the table says so.

OptionTests listedCost as publishedAppointmentPrEPLocation
Health District Center (county health department)Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV"Low or no-cost"; no fee schedule postedCall 305-575-3800; walk-in policy not statedNot listed on the STI page1350 NW 14th St., Suite 350, Miami
West Perrine Health Center (county health department)Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV"Low or no-cost"; no fee schedule postedCall 305-575-3800; walk-in policy not statedNot listed on the STI page18255 Homestead Ave., Miami
Care Resource, Midtown MiamiSTI and HIV tests, rapid HIV, hepatitis CFree tests per CDC GetTested; sliding fee scale for uninsured or underinsured; most insurance acceptedNo appointment required per CDC GetTestedYes (also PEP)3510 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
Care Resource, Little HavanaRapid HIV, hepatitis C; STI testing not statedNo-cost rapid HIV testingWalk-in policy not statedNot listed1800 S.W. 1st Street, Miami
Borinquen Medical Centers, Main OfficeSTI and HIV tests, rapid HIV, hepatitis CHIV and STI tests listed as free; insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and sliding scale acceptedNo appointment required per CDC GetTestedPrEP navigation; PrEP for uninsured listed3601 Federal Hwy, Miami
Jessie Trice Community Health System, Main CenterHIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea (syphilis not listed)Sliding scale and insurance; no free services listedNo appointment required per CDC GetTestedPrEP navigation5361 NW 22nd Ave, Miami
UM Rapid Access Wellness Clinic and PrEP ProgramSTI, HIV, hepatitis B and C testsTests listed as free; PrEP for uninsured listedAppointment requiredYes1120 NW 14th St, Miami
Pridelines (Thrivelines Health)STD and HIV testing; HIV testing described as freeTesting, prevention and mobile outreach described as freeWalk-in policy not statedNavigation to outside prescribers1130 Washington Ave, Miami Beach
Planned ParenthoodNot confirmed hereNot confirmed hereNot confirmed hereNot confirmed hereCheck the organization directly

One gap applies to every row: none of the pages we reviewed list the languages staff speak. If you need a specific language or an interpreter, ask when you call.

County health department clinics

The Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County runs two STI clinic sites, one at the Health District Center near Jackson Memorial and one at West Perrine Health Center in South Miami-Dade. Health department STD testing is the option most people think of first, and it has a clear role.

Both sites share one scheduling line, 305-575-3800. The department's STI page says: "We offer low or no-cost testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV." Its HIV Prevention page describes free prevention education and testing for those same infections. The two pages word the cost differently, so ask what your visit will cost when you call.

Hours as published by the department:

  • Health District Center: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It closes at noon on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month.
  • West Perrine Health Center: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It closes at noon on 3rd Fridays.

Pros

  • Low or no-cost testing for the four most commonly screened infections.
  • Two sites, one in central Miami and one in the south end of the county.
  • The department also reports cases to the state as Florida law requires, so its staff work within the public health system and can connect you to follow-up care.

Cons

  • The page tells you to call for an appointment and does not say whether walk-ins are seen.
  • Daytime weekday hours only, with shorter days on some Fridays.
  • PrEP is not listed on the STI clinic page. The department does link a PrEP and nPEP provider locator from its HIV/AIDS page.

Best for

People who want affordable testing through a public agency and can plan a weekday visit.

Community health centers

Care Resource, Borinquen Medical Centers and Jessie Trice Community Health System are community health centers. They offer testing alongside primary care, so you can handle more than one health need in the same place.

Care Resource

The Midtown site lists STI and HIV testing, rapid HIV testing, hepatitis C testing, PrEP, PEP and HPV vaccination. CDC GetTested lists free HIV and STI tests and no appointment requirement. Care Resource also says it offers a sliding fee scale for people who are uninsured or underinsured and accepts most insurance plans. Testing hours on its site are Monday to Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The phone number is 305-576-1234.

The Little Havana site lists no-cost rapid HIV testing and wellness screenings. The pages we reviewed do not say whether STI testing is offered there, so call first if you need it.

Borinquen Medical Centers

The main office lists HIV and STI testing, rapid HIV, hepatitis C testing, HPV vaccination and PrEP. CDC GetTested lists the tests as free and says no appointment is required. The clinic accepts insurance, Medicaid and Medicare, and lists PrEP for uninsured patients. Call 305-576-6611.

Jessie Trice Community Health System

The main center lists HIV testing by blood draw, chlamydia and gonorrhea testing, HPV vaccination and PrEP navigation. Syphilis testing is not listed for this site. Costs are on a sliding scale or through insurance, Medicaid or Medicare, and no free services are listed. CDC GetTested says no appointment is required. Call 305-637-6400.

Pros

  • Walk-in testing is listed at several sites, which helps if your schedule is tight.
  • Sliding fee scales and insurance acceptance mean you are not limited to a single payment route.
  • PrEP, vaccination and primary care are available at the same organization.

Cons

  • Services differ by site, and the CDC directory warns that hours may change.
  • Jessie Trice lists no free services, so cost may be a factor.
  • Free and sliding-fee terms depend on your situation, so confirm before you go.

Best for

People who want walk-in access, want to pair testing with PrEP or primary care, or have insurance and want to use it.

University of Miami Rapid Access Wellness Clinic and PrEP Program

This program, run by the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine at 1120 NW 14th St, lists HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and STI tests as free on CDC GetTested. It also lists PrEP for uninsured patients. Unlike the walk-in sites, it requires an appointment. Call 305-243-2584.

Pros

  • A broad test list at no listed cost.
  • PrEP is part of the program, so prevention questions can be handled in one visit.

Cons

  • Appointment required, so it does not suit a same-day plan.

Best for

People who can book ahead and want broad testing plus a PrEP conversation without a cost barrier.

Pridelines (Miami Beach)

Pridelines is an LGBTQ+ community center on Washington Avenue in Miami Beach, so it sits outside the City of Miami. Its Thrivelines Health page describes HIV testing as fast, free and confidential, and says testing, prevention and mobile outreach are free. It also does mobile testing across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties. Its page describes clinic medications as affordable, not free.

For PrEP, PEP and doxy-PEP, the page points people to outside prescribers and pharmacy partners instead of prescribing on site. The page also mentions clinics planned to open in Miami Beach and South Miami, so check their current status. Call 305-571-9601.

Pros

  • A community setting that is designed with LGBTQ+ people in mind.
  • Free testing and mobile outreach.

Cons

  • Located in Miami Beach, which may be a longer trip from some parts of Miami.
  • Prescriptions come from outside partners, and the walk-in policy is not stated.

Best for

People who want a community-centered setting or mobile outreach, and those who would like help finding a PrEP prescriber.

Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood is a national nonprofit health care organization that provides sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment at many of its health centers. This page does not endorse it and has no affiliation with it.

We were not able to confirm current details for Planned Parenthood health centers in the Miami area. That means this page does not list their addresses, hours, prices, walk-in policies or which tests they offer. Rather than guess, we suggest you contact the organization directly and ask about tests, cost with and without insurance, appointment rules and language support.

Pros and cons

We can only describe these in general terms. Planned Parenthood is known for sexual and reproductive health care, and that may suit people who also want contraception or other related services in one visit. The details that decide whether it is the right fit for you, such as cost, wait time and location, are ones to confirm by phone.

Best for

People who already prefer Planned Parenthood or want sexual and reproductive health care together, once they have confirmed local details.

Best for: quick picks by situation

  • Lowest cost: the county health department sites, Care Resource and Borinquen all list low or no-cost testing. Confirm your own cost when you call.
  • Same-day walk-in: Care Resource Midtown, Borinquen and Jessie Trice list no appointment required on CDC GetTested.
  • Uninsured: Care Resource offers a sliding fee scale, and Borinquen and the University of Miami program list PrEP for uninsured patients.
  • Using insurance: Care Resource, Borinquen and Jessie Trice all say they accept insurance.
  • PrEP or PEP: Care Resource, Borinquen, the University of Miami program and Jessie Trice (navigation) list PrEP services. The Florida Department of Health also links a PrEP and nPEP locator.
  • Free HIV test at home: the county's HIV Prevention page offers a free HIV home test kit for Miami-Dade residents, and Care Resource offers a no-cost home test for people 14 and older in Miami-Dade or Broward who have not tested in the last three months.
  • Under 18: Florida Statute 384.30 lets a minor of any age consent to examination and treatment for sexually transmissible diseases, and it keeps those visits confidential, including from billing a parent or guardian, according to the Florida Legislature.
  • Pregnancy: Florida Administrative Code Rule 64D-3.042 requires prenatal care practitioners to test for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, HIV and syphilis at the first visit and again at 28 to 32 weeks, and a patient may refuse in writing.

The verdict

There is no single best STD clinic in Miami. The best one is the one you will actually get to.

If cost is the main concern and you can call ahead on a weekday, the county health department is a dependable public option. If you want a walk-in visit, or want testing paired with PrEP, vaccination or primary care, a community health center such as Care Resource or Borinquen has the most flexibility based on what they publish. If you can schedule ahead and want broad testing at no listed cost, the University of Miami program is worth a call. If a community-based setting matters to you, Pridelines is a good fit. And if you prefer Planned Parenthood, contact them directly to confirm what is available.

Whichever you choose, ask a clinician which tests make sense for you, and ask how timing since a possible exposure affects results. The CDC publishes window period information for each infection, and a clinician can apply it to your situation.

If a test finds something

Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and trichomoniasis are curable with treatment prescribed by a clinician. HIV, herpes and HPV are not curable, but they are treatable and manageable with care.

If you are told you have an infection, Florida's expedited partner therapy law (Fla. Stat. 384.27, per the CDC) lets clinicians provide treatment for partners in certain circumstances. Ask your clinician whether it applies to you.

Where to go next

For addresses and a longer local list, see our guide to STD testing in Miami, where to get tested and what it costs. You can also search the CDC GetTested directory by ZIP code, and check the health department's STI page for current information. For HIV testing questions, the county's HIV testing line is 786-792-5269, and the STI program's disease control line is 305-470-5660.

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