Miami-Dade reports about 44 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 residents, well above the US average. If you've had a recent risk or simply test on a regular schedule, Miami Gardens, Florida has both walk-in clinics for same-day testing and kits that let you plan around your own time. Check the options below.
12 testing centers serve Miami Gardens, FL — the nearest, Optimal Health Medical Center, about 0.8 miles away. Compare 8 community and public clinics, private labs, and at-home kits below.
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay — required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
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Optimal Health Medical Center
★★★★☆4.4(227 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 227 reviews
About 1 mile south of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Optimal Health Medical Center is a full-service sexual health clinic that combines testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention—all without requiring an appointment. It's built for anyone seeking straightforward STI care, whether insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid.
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A clinic built around same-visit care
Optimal Health Medical Center handles the full arc of sexual health in one visit: you can walk in for testing, get treated for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis on the spot, and leave with a plan. The clinic also screens for HIV (both rapid and conventional tests), hepatitis A/B/C, herpes, and TB, so you're not bouncing between providers.
Prevention woven into every visit
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic offers PrEP for anyone who wants it—including uninsured patients—plus HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, condom distribution, and counseling on HIV/AIDS and STI prevention. If you're already on HIV treatment, medication adherence support is available to keep you on track.
Cost that fits your situation
HIV testing and STI treatment are available on a sliding scale; Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, as is private insurance. If you're uninsured, PrEP is covered, and the sliding scale ensures you're not priced out of care.
Walk in anytime, no appointment needed
The clinic operates on a walk-in basis, and staff speak Spanish, so language isn't a barrier. It's best for anyone who needs fast, affordable sexual health care without the hassle of scheduling weeks ahead.
About 1 mile south of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Jackson Health System offers STI testing and treatment in a single visit, along with HIV prevention and vaccines. It's best for anyone with insurance, Medicaid, or a flexible budget who can schedule ahead.
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Same-visit testing and treatment
Jackson Health System screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, TB, and HIV, with treatment for bacterial infections available on the same day. If you're starting PrEP or need ongoing HIV care, the clinic manages that too, along with hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination.
Sliding scale, insurance, or Medicaid
There is a standard visit fee, but Jackson Health System accepts Medicaid and Medicare, takes most insurance plans, and offers sliding-scale rates based on income. You pay what fits your situation.
Appointment required, multilingual staff
You'll need to call ahead to book; walk-ins are not available. Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't be a barrier.
Right for insured or flexible-budget patients
This clinic works well if you have coverage or can afford a sliding-scale fee and prefer a full-service visit where testing, treatment, and prevention planning happen under one provider.
Listing verified Nov 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
Tests offered
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes
Chlamydia
Rapid HIV
Conventional HIV
Serves
American Indian or Alaska Native persons
Asian or Pacific Islander persons
Black or African American persons
Gay Men
Health Professionals
Hispanic or Latino persons
LGBTQ
Low Income Persons
Care services
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STI Treatment
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Hepatitis C Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education
Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution
HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education
HIV Test Counseling
Hepatitis Prevention/Education
Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted
Sliding Scale
PrEP for uninsured
Fee
Insurance Accepted
Free STI Test
Free HIV Test
Free Hepatitis C Test
Free Hepatitis B Test
2.3 miles
Alive And Well Community Partners
★★★★★4.7(45 reviews)?
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 45 reviews
About 2 miles east of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Alive and Well Community Partners charges a standard fee per visit, but offers sliding-scale rates for anyone who needs them—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and PrEP is available for uninsured patients. It's built for people seeking same-visit STI treatment, HIV care, or prevention tools.
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Pay what fits your budget
You'll pay a standard visit fee, but Alive and Well uses a sliding scale so cost adjusts to what you can afford. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted, and if you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, that's covered too.
Tests and treatment in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and HIV (both rapid and conventional tests). Bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea are treated on the spot; HIV and hepatitis care is managed through ongoing specialist support.
Prevention from the ground up
Beyond testing, Alive and Well offers PrEP for HIV prevention, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after potential exposure, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and counseling on STI and HIV prevention. Condoms are distributed free.
Appointments required, bilingual staff
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in. Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't be a barrier.
About 3 miles southeast of Miami Gardens in Miami: Planned Parenthood of Florida uses a sliding-scale fee system—free or low-cost depending on income—making STI testing and treatment accessible whether you're insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket. Walk-in visits mean you can get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and herpes the same day, with treatment available on-site for bacterial infections.
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Sliding-scale fees fit most budgets
Planned Parenthood of Florida charges on a sliding scale based on what you earn—many people pay nothing, others a modest fee—and accepts Medicaid and insurance. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, you'll find the cost lower than a standard clinic visit. That income-based pricing is the whole point: cost doesn't decide whether you get tested.
One visit covers testing and treatment
You can walk in and get screened for HIV (rapid or conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Bacterial STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea are treated on the spot; syphilis treatment is also available same-visit. If you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, the clinic will connect you with ongoing care and specialists.
Prevention starts here too
Beyond testing, Planned Parenthood offers PrEP (daily HIV prevention for people at ongoing risk) and vaccines against HPV and hepatitis A and B. Staff provide STI and HIV prevention education, distribute condoms, and counsel you through test results. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it.
Walk in anytime, no appointment needed
You don't have to book ahead—just show up during clinic hours. That ease of access is especially valuable if you need testing quickly or prefer not to plan ahead. Interpretation services are on hand for non-English speakers.
About 3 miles east of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Infinity Health Community Clinic offers free HIV testing and sliding-scale STI screening with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, plus PrEP and doxy-PEP for prevention. Walk in anytime, speak Spanish, French, or Haitian Creole, and get care whether you're insured or not.
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Free HIV testing, walk-in welcome
Infinity Health Community Clinic runs on a no-appointment model, so you can drop in whenever you need a rapid or conventional HIV test at no cost. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, STI screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis is sliding-scale, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can all be treated on site during your visit. The clinic also screens for herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB, with hepatitis B and C treatment available for those who need it. If you're at risk for HIV, PrEP is available for uninsured patients; doxy-PEP, an antibiotic that prevents STI infection after potential exposure, is also offered.
Prevention and vaccines under one visit
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic provides HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, counseling on medication adherence and STI prevention, condom distribution, and needle exchange services. If you've had a potential HIV exposure, PEP is available to start immediately.
Multilingual, appointment-free access
Staff speak Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole, so language won't block your care. Walk in whenever you can; no scheduling required.
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99 Northwest 183rd Street, Suite 120 Miami Gardens, FL 33169
About 3 miles east of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Anuvia Medical Center screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and TB—and treats bacterial infections on the spot. It's built for anyone who needs free testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention tools like PrEP and vaccines.
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Testing and treatment in one visit
Anuvia tests for HIV (rapid or conventional), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and TB. Bacterial STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated the same day. If you're HIV-positive or have hepatitis B or C, treatment is managed on-site with ongoing care and counseling to keep you on track.
Prevention built into every visit
Beyond testing, Anuvia offers PrEP for HIV prevention, doxy-PEP to prevent bacterial STIs after unprotected sex, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and free condoms. Staff provide education on STI and HIV prevention and counsel you through test results and next steps.
Free testing, sliding-scale for the rest
HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing are free. Other STI tests are free as well. Treatment, vaccines, PrEP, and other services run on a sliding scale—you pay what fits your income. Medicaid and insurance are accepted.
Walk in anytime; interpretation available
No appointment needed—drop in when it works for you. Staff speak Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole, and interpretation is available for other languages, so language won't slow you down.
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190 Northeast 199st, Suite 201 Miami Gardens, FL 33179
12 testing centers serving Miami Gardens and Miami-Dade County — screening for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV, Conventional HIV, TB.
Community health center
Listings tagged Community health center are federally funded health centers and rural clinics that treat everyone regardless of insurance or ability to pay — required to bill on a sliding fee scale and provide confidential care, and in many states minors may consent to their own STI testing. A Title X tag flags centers funded for confidential family-planning services; confirm current participation when you call.
Source: CMS FQHC & Rural Health Clinic enrollment files (data.cms.gov), refreshed quarterly. Title X status reflects the latest OPA grantee list.
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★★★☆☆2.5(256 reviews)?
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100 Northwest 170th Street, Miami, FL, 33169
2.3 miles away
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Optimal Health Medical Center
Closest to you
★★★★☆4.4(227 reviews)?
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Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 227 reviews
About 1 mile south of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Optimal Health Medical Center is a full-service sexual health clinic that combines testing, same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, and prevention—all without requiring an appointment. It's built for anyone seeking straightforward STI care, whether insured, uninsured, or on Medicaid.
Read full overviewShow less
A clinic built around same-visit care
Optimal Health Medical Center handles the full arc of sexual health in one visit: you can walk in for testing, get treated for chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis on the spot, and leave with a plan. The clinic also screens for HIV (both rapid and conventional tests), hepatitis A/B/C, herpes, and TB, so you're not bouncing between providers.
Prevention woven into every visit
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic offers PrEP for anyone who wants it—including uninsured patients—plus HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, condom distribution, and counseling on HIV/AIDS and STI prevention. If you're already on HIV treatment, medication adherence support is available to keep you on track.
Cost that fits your situation
HIV testing and STI treatment are available on a sliding scale; Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, as is private insurance. If you're uninsured, PrEP is covered, and the sliding scale ensures you're not priced out of care.
Walk in anytime, no appointment needed
The clinic operates on a walk-in basis, and staff speak Spanish, so language isn't a barrier. It's best for anyone who needs fast, affordable sexual health care without the hassle of scheduling weeks ahead.
Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
About 1 mile south of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Jackson Health System offers STI testing and treatment in a single visit, along with HIV prevention and vaccines. It's best for anyone with insurance, Medicaid, or a flexible budget who can schedule ahead.
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Same-visit testing and treatment
Jackson Health System screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis C, TB, and HIV, with treatment for bacterial infections available on the same day. If you're starting PrEP or need ongoing HIV care, the clinic manages that too, along with hepatitis A and B vaccines and HPV vaccination.
Sliding scale, insurance, or Medicaid
There is a standard visit fee, but Jackson Health System accepts Medicaid and Medicare, takes most insurance plans, and offers sliding-scale rates based on income. You pay what fits your situation.
Appointment required, multilingual staff
You'll need to call ahead to book; walk-ins are not available. Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't be a barrier.
Right for insured or flexible-budget patients
This clinic works well if you have coverage or can afford a sliding-scale fee and prefer a full-service visit where testing, treatment, and prevention planning happen under one provider.
Family Planning · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Doxy PEP · STI Treatment · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test · Free Hepatitis C Test · Free Hepatitis B Test
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Listing verified Nov 2025 · source: CDC NPIN + HRSA
About 2 miles east of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Alive and Well Community Partners charges a standard fee per visit, but offers sliding-scale rates for anyone who needs them—Medicaid and insurance are accepted, and PrEP is available for uninsured patients. It's built for people seeking same-visit STI treatment, HIV care, or prevention tools.
Read full overviewShow less
Pay what fits your budget
You'll pay a standard visit fee, but Alive and Well uses a sliding scale so cost adjusts to what you can afford. Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted, and if you're uninsured and interested in PrEP, that's covered too.
Tests and treatment in one visit
The clinic screens for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis A/B/C, and HIV (both rapid and conventional tests). Bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea are treated on the spot; HIV and hepatitis care is managed through ongoing specialist support.
Prevention from the ground up
Beyond testing, Alive and Well offers PrEP for HIV prevention, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after potential exposure, hepatitis A and B vaccines, and counseling on STI and HIV prevention. Condoms are distributed free.
Appointments required, bilingual staff
You'll need to schedule ahead rather than walk in. Staff speak Spanish and Haitian Creole, so language won't be a barrier.
About 3 miles southeast of Miami Gardens in Miami: Planned Parenthood of Florida uses a sliding-scale fee system—free or low-cost depending on income—making STI testing and treatment accessible whether you're insured, on Medicaid, or paying out of pocket. Walk-in visits mean you can get tested for HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and herpes the same day, with treatment available on-site for bacterial infections.
Read full overviewShow less
Sliding-scale fees fit most budgets
Planned Parenthood of Florida charges on a sliding scale based on what you earn—many people pay nothing, others a modest fee—and accepts Medicaid and insurance. If you're uninsured and paying out of pocket, you'll find the cost lower than a standard clinic visit. That income-based pricing is the whole point: cost doesn't decide whether you get tested.
One visit covers testing and treatment
You can walk in and get screened for HIV (rapid or conventional), chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Bacterial STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea are treated on the spot; syphilis treatment is also available same-visit. If you test positive for HIV or hepatitis, the clinic will connect you with ongoing care and specialists.
Prevention starts here too
Beyond testing, Planned Parenthood offers PrEP (daily HIV prevention for people at ongoing risk) and vaccines against HPV and hepatitis A and B. Staff provide STI and HIV prevention education, distribute condoms, and counsel you through test results. Spanish interpretation is available if you need it.
Walk in anytime, no appointment needed
You don't have to book ahead—just show up during clinic hours. That ease of access is especially valuable if you need testing quickly or prefer not to plan ahead. Interpretation services are on hand for non-English speakers.
About 3 miles east of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Infinity Health Community Clinic offers free HIV testing and sliding-scale STI screening with same-visit treatment for bacterial infections, plus PrEP and doxy-PEP for prevention. Walk in anytime, speak Spanish, French, or Haitian Creole, and get care whether you're insured or not.
Read full overviewShow less
Free HIV testing, walk-in welcome
Infinity Health Community Clinic runs on a no-appointment model, so you can drop in whenever you need a rapid or conventional HIV test at no cost. If you're uninsured or paying out of pocket, STI screening for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis is sliding-scale, and Medicaid and insurance are accepted.
Same-visit treatment for bacterial STIs
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis can all be treated on site during your visit. The clinic also screens for herpes, hepatitis B and C, and TB, with hepatitis B and C treatment available for those who need it. If you're at risk for HIV, PrEP is available for uninsured patients; doxy-PEP, an antibiotic that prevents STI infection after potential exposure, is also offered.
Prevention and vaccines under one visit
Beyond testing and treatment, the clinic provides HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, counseling on medication adherence and STI prevention, condom distribution, and needle exchange services. If you've had a potential HIV exposure, PEP is available to start immediately.
Multilingual, appointment-free access
Staff speak Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole, so language won't block your care. Walk in whenever you can; no scheduling required.
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99 Northwest 183rd Street, Suite 120 Miami Gardens, FL 33169
2.5 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · Needle Cleaning, Needle Exchange or Needle Distribution · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test
STI Treatment · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment
Prevention services
TB Prevention/Education · STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test
About 3 miles east of Miami Gardens in Miami Gardens: Anuvia Medical Center screens for HIV, hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and TB—and treats bacterial infections on the spot. It's built for anyone who needs free testing, same-visit treatment, and prevention tools like PrEP and vaccines.
Read full overviewShow less
Testing and treatment in one visit
Anuvia tests for HIV (rapid or conventional), hepatitis B and C, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and TB. Bacterial STIs—chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis—are treated the same day. If you're HIV-positive or have hepatitis B or C, treatment is managed on-site with ongoing care and counseling to keep you on track.
Prevention built into every visit
Beyond testing, Anuvia offers PrEP for HIV prevention, doxy-PEP to prevent bacterial STIs after unprotected sex, HPV and hepatitis A vaccines, and free condoms. Staff provide education on STI and HIV prevention and counsel you through test results and next steps.
Free testing, sliding-scale for the rest
HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C testing are free. Other STI tests are free as well. Treatment, vaccines, PrEP, and other services run on a sliding scale—you pay what fits your income. Medicaid and insurance are accepted.
Walk in anytime; interpretation available
No appointment needed—drop in when it works for you. Staff speak Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole, and interpretation is available for other languages, so language won't slow you down.
PrEPDoxyPEP
190 Northeast 199st, Suite 201 Miami Gardens, FL 33179
2.9 miles away
Doxy PEP · Family Planning · Medication Adherence Education and Counseling · TB Treatment · STI Treatment · Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) · Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) · HIV/AIDS Medical Treatment · Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) · Hepatitis C Treatment · Hepatitis B Treatment · Hepatitis A Vaccine · Adult Hepatitis B Vaccine
Prevention services
STI Prevention/Education · HIV/AIDS Prevention/Education · HIV Test Counseling · Hepatitis Prevention/Education · Condom Distribution
Fees & payment
Medicaid Accepted · Sliding Scale · PrEP for uninsured · Fee · Insurance Accepted · Free STI Test · Free HIV Test · Free Hepatitis C Test · Free Hepatitis B Test
LanguagesEnglish, French, Haitian Creole, Interpretation Services Available for Non-English Languages, Spanish
Beyond the public testing sites above, these federally certified (CLIA) labs serve Miami-Dade County — each lab's town is shown on its card below. Many
test through a doctor's order or by appointment rather than walk-in, so call ahead to
confirm STD/STI testing and availability before visiting.
Showing the 6 closest CLIA-certified labs in Miami-Dade County.
Source: CMS CLIA registry (Provider of Services), Q1 2026. Federal public records, filtered to active labs
certified for moderate-to-high-complexity testing — the level chlamydia/gonorrhea NAAT and syphilis serology
require — near Miami Gardens. Any star rating is the CMS Hospital Compare overall rating where the lab is a rated
hospital. Inclusion is not an endorsement and doesn't confirm a facility offers STD testing — always call to verify.
Test from home
At-home STD testing in Miami Gardens, FL
The nearest testing center is about 1 miles away — if you'd rather skip the
trip, an at-home kit ships to Miami Gardens, you collect the sample privately, and mail it back to a CLIA-certified
lab. Results come online in days, with a clinician available if anything is positive. Same labs as a clinic,
no waiting room — and you can read how accurate at-home STD tests are before you order.
Want a free option first? The CDC-supported
TakeMeHome
program mails free at-home HIV self-test kits — and, in many areas, free STI kits — to your door, with no insurance or payment needed. The paid kits below add broader panels and faster turnaround.
Best range — couples & full panels
myLAB Box
$79 & up
Screens for:
Up to 14 infections — incl. HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis & herpes
Every kit uses CLIA-certified labs. At-home testing is for screening; a reactive result should be confirmed and
treated by a clinician. Prices and panels shown are illustrative and change often — confirm current details on
the provider's site.
Local clinicians
Doctors near Miami Gardens who can order STD testing
Beyond dedicated clinics, 4,601 primary-care, OB-GYN, infectious-disease
and other clinicians practice within 30 miles of Miami Gardens — any of them can order a confidential STD panel as
part of a regular visit, and 1,282 offer telehealth.
These are licensed clinicians who can order STD testing during a visit — not dedicated STD-testing clinics.
Confirm services and availability before booking. Source: CMS Doctors & Clinicians (Medicare-enrolled providers).
Local context
About Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens is a large city in Miami-Dade, Florida, where a notable share of residents speak limited English (bilingual services help). Andover Golf Estates sits just up the road, and unemployment runs about 7.7%. Clinics are nearby but often busy, so at-home kits and telehealth offer a faster, more private route.
ZIP 33014 snapshot
Inside Miami Gardens's ZIP code
These ZIP-level Census figures show the demographics that shape testing demand in Miami Gardens.
Residents
40,742
Median age
42.1
Median income
$74,934
Getting there
How residents reach testing in Miami Gardens
Walkability15.5 / 20 · Most walkable
Miami Gardens scores 15.5/20 on the EPA walkability index, so many trips are walkable or a short ride — though a car still gives you the widest choice of testing centers.
Source: EPA National Walkability Index 2021.
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Use our confidential symptom checker to see which STDs match your symptoms — and which tests are recommended near Miami Gardens.
Pharmacies stock FDA-authorized at-home STI and HIV self-tests and fill prescriptions for treatment. Locations via OpenStreetMap.
Nearby cities & towns
STD testing near Miami Gardens in Miami-Dade County
Just outside Miami Gardens? These nearby Miami-Dade County communities have their own testing guides — clinics, at-home kits, and free screening close to home.
STDs & HIV in Miami-Dade County: the local picture
Here's how reported STI rates in Miami-Dade County — the county that includes Miami Gardens — compare with Florida and U.S. averages, based on the most recent 2023 surveillance data.
An estimated ~26% of Miami-Dade County residents are aged 15–34 (ACS) — the age group with the highest reported chlamydia and gonorrhea rates nationally, which is why local screening access matters here.
Lower chlamydia rate than 15% of the state's 67 counties (ranked #11)
Reported STD rates per 100,000 — Miami-Dade County vs Florida vs U.S.
Miami-Dade CountyFloridaU.S.
Infection
Miami-Dade County
Florida
United States
Chlamydia
589.115,828 cases▲ 18%
498.9
492.2
Gonorrhea
282.17,579 cases▲ 36%
206.7
179.5
Syphilis (P&S)
28753 cases▲ 45%
19.3
15.8
Syphilis (early)
68.91,850 cases▲ 175%
25.1
16
Syphilis (late/unknown)
76.42,054 cases▲ 103%
37.7
29.5
Rates per 100,000 population, 2023. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis). Population figures: U.S. Census Bureau ACS. County figures are the latest available surveillance estimates. Bars are scaled to the highest rate shown.
Reading these numbers: reported case rates only count infections that were actually tested for and diagnosed, so they track local screening effort as much as true spread — a higher rate can reflect more testing, a lower one less. Either way, most STIs cause no symptoms, so treat the figures above as context rather than a verdict, and test on the CDC's schedule regardless of how your area looks.
Reported STD rates in Miami-Dade County over time (per 100,000)
Chlamydia ▲ 11% vs 2022
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis (P&S)
Between 2020 and 2023 in Miami-Dade County, chlamydia has risen from 463.4 to 589.1 per 100,000 (27%), gonorrhea has risen from 191.7 to 282.1 per 100,000 (47%), and P&S syphilis has risen from 23.5 to 28 per 100,000 (19%).
The 2020 dip reflects reduced pandemic-era screening, not lower transmission. Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county, state & U.S., all-ages basis).
Community health context
What shapes testing access in and around Miami Gardens
Adults uninsured
28.8%
No routine checkup
24.5%
Binge drinking
14.7%
Frequent mental distress
13.6%
Depression
13%
Below poverty line
11.7%
Primary-care ratio
1,208 : 1
Miami-Dade County
Primary-care shortage score 21 / 26
Medically Underserved Area · IMU 28.4
Social Vulnerability Index · 88th percentile nationally
Sources: CDC PLACES (ZIP), County Health Rankings, CDC/ATSDR SVI, HRSA HPSA, HRSA MUA/P, Neighborhood Atlas ADI. Lower insurance coverage, fewer routine checkups, and a thin primary-care ratio all raise the value of low-cost public clinics and at-home testing in Miami-Dade County.
Local HIV snapshot
HIV in Miami-Dade County (2023)
Federal priority area: Miami-Dade County is one of 48 U.S. counties prioritized under the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative — targeted federal funding to expand local HIV testing, PrEP, and prevention.
People living with HIV
1235 / 100k
New diagnoses (2023)
1024
On PrEP (coverage)
48.3%
Miami-Dade County HIV care continuum (2023)
Miami-Dade County recorded 44.3 new HIV diagnoses per 100,000 (2023), against 22.7 statewide and 13.7 nationally.
Among Miami-Dade County residents living with HIV, 92% know their status · 68.9% are in care · 60.5% are virally suppressed.
Early, routine testing is what moves these numbers — it is the entry point to PrEP, treatment, and viral suppression.
Sources: AIDSVu (Emory/Gilead) · CDC AHEAD · CDC AtlasPlus · CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus (county care continuum). The CDC recommends everyone aged 13–64 test for HIV at least once — every lab and clinic listed above offers HIV testing, and free rapid HIV testing is available at the county health department.
Pregnant or planning to be?
Congenital syphilis — passed from parent to baby in pregnancy — is the fastest-rising STI in the country.
U.S. cases climbed from 2,163 in 2020 to 3,882 in 2023.
It is almost entirely preventable: the CDC recommends a syphilis test at the first prenatal visit, and every clinic and lab listed for Miami-Dade County tests for syphilis.
Source: CDC NCHHSTP AtlasPlus, 2023 (county-level congenital syphilis is not published).
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Two quick references for getting tested in Miami-Dade County: the CDC's screening schedule (who should test, and how often) and the detection "window" for each infection (the earliest a test can reliably detect it). Select any infection to open its in-depth testing guide — every clinic and lab listed above for Miami Gardens screens for them.
Who should get tested, and how often
Based on current CDC screening recommendations.
Group
Tests
How often
Everyone aged 13–64
HIV
At least once
Sexually active women under 25
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Women 25+ with new or multiple partners
Chlamydia, gonorrhea
Every year
Pregnant people
HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B & C, chlamydia
Early in pregnancy
Gay & bisexual men (MSM)
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV
Every 3–6 months
Anyone who shares injection equipment
HIV, hepatitis B & C
At least yearly
All adults at least once
Hepatitis C
At least once
When to test: STD detection windows
Testing too early can return a false negative — confirm timing with a Miami Gardens-area provider.
These are the federal Medicare reference prices for processing each lab test. Public clinics and the
community health centers serving Miami Gardens often test free or on a sliding scale; private labs and at-home kits
bundle several tests into one fee. Use this as a per-test benchmark before you pay out of pocket, or see the full
guide to STD test costs for insurance, free, and at-home options.
Test
Reference price
CPT / HCPCS
Chlamydia (NAAT)
$47.80
87491
Gonorrhea (NAAT)
$47.80
87591
Trichomoniasis (NAAT)
$47.76
87661
HIV-1/2 antigen/antibody
$79.20
87389
HIV-1/2 antibody
$22.44
86703
Syphilis (RPR/VDRL)
$5.61
86592
Syphilis (treponemal antibody)
$17.49
86780
Herpes (HSV NAAT)
$47.76
87529
Hepatitis B surface antigen
$15.33
87340
Hepatitis C antibody
$29.16
86803
Source: Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, CMS — 2025 rates (data.cms.gov). Reference rate for the lab assay only — a clinic visit, sample collection, or a
bundled multi-test panel may cost more. Medicaid and most insurers cover STD screening at no out-of-pocket cost.
Prevention & treatment
PrEP, prevention & online treatment
Testing is one step. For residents of Miami Gardens, telehealth covers the rest of the picture — HIV-prevention
medication (PrEP) and DoxyPEP to lower future risk, and discreet online treatment if a result comes back
positive. All prescribed by licensed U.S. clinicians.
Prevent (PrEP & DoxyPEP)
Daily or on-demand medication that prevents HIV — and DoxyPEP, which lowers the risk of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea.
Mistr
Free online PrEP & DoxyPEP — HIV prevention, home lab kits, no in-person visit
Pricing varies by insurance and changes often — confirm on the provider's site. These services are not a
substitute for emergency care.
Privacy
Confidentiality & consent in Florida
The questions Miami Gardens residents ask most before testing, answered under Florida law — which sets confidentiality and consent the same way statewide. Prefer to keep your name off the record? See our guide to anonymous STD testing.
Can a minor consent?
In Florida, a minor of any age can consent to confidential STI testing and treatment on their own — no parental permission is required.
Will it show on my insurance?
If you use health insurance, an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) may be mailed to the policyholder. Under HIPAA you can ask your insurer in writing to send communications confidentially. To keep a test fully private, choose a self-pay private lab, an at-home kit, or a public health clinic — none of these bill your insurance.
Anonymous & no-insurance options
Public health clinics and at-home kits let you test without involving insurance or your regular doctor. Many Florida health departments offer free or low-cost STI testing, and several sites provide anonymous HIV testing.
Can my partner be treated too?
Yes. Florida permits Expedited Partner Therapy (EPT): if you test positive for chlamydia or gonorrhea, your provider can give you medication to pass to your partner — no separate exam or appointment needed for them.
Source: Guttmacher Institute — Minors' Access to STI Services; HIPAA 45 CFR 164.522; CDC — Legal Status of Expedited Partner Therapy (last updated Jul 2025). General information, not legal advice.
Good to Know
STD testing FAQs for Miami Gardens, FL
Answers to the questions people ask most before getting tested.
Where can I get tested for STDs in Miami Gardens?
The closest is Optimal Health Medical Center (0.8 mi); 10 options sit within 30 miles.
What does STD testing cost around Miami Gardens?
Public clinics are free; private labs ~$24–$139, at-home kits $99–209.
Is there free STD testing near Miami Gardens?
Yes — Optimal Health Medical Center (0.8 mi) offers free testing, and public clinics serve the uninsured.
Which tests are offered near Miami Gardens?
Local options test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Herpes, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Rapid HIV — a full panel covers the common ones.
How common is chlamydia in Miami-Dade County?
About 589 cases per 100,000 residents (2023), above the Florida average.
Can trich be treated?
It's cured with antibiotics; treating partners together prevents reinfection.
Should I get tested for herpes near Miami Gardens?
The CDC doesn't advise routine herpes testing without symptoms; if you have a sore, a swab of it is the most accurate test.
What samples are used for STD testing near Miami Gardens?
It depends: a blood draw covers HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis, while urine or a swab covers chlamydia and gonorrhea.
I had unprotected sex — should I get tested?
Yes — test after the window period, and if HIV exposure is a concern, ask about PEP within 72 hours.
What is a window period?
The gap between exposure and when a test can reliably detect the infection; testing inside it can miss a real infection.
