Page reviewed by Dr. Ponlawat Pitsuwan, Physician, Takecare Clinic Phuket. Last reviewed: September 2026.
“Kata and Karon are beach towns, and our patients’ problems follow the sea. In the monsoon months surfers come in with cuts from boards and reef, and all year we see swimmer’s ear, sunburn that has blistered, jellyfish stings and grazes from the rocks at the ends of the beaches. The families and couples who stay here also need us for the ordinary things, like a child’s fever at two in the morning or a stomach bug that will not settle.” Dr. Ponlawat Pitsuwan
Kata-Karon branch at a glance
| Detail | Takecare Clinic Kata-Karon |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 Kedkwan Road, Karon, Mueang Phuket, Phuket 83100, Thailand |
| Opening hours | Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including public holidays |
| Phone | 081-718-9081 (from abroad +66 81 718 9081) |
| +66 95 073 5550 | |
| Appointment needed? | No. Walk in at any time, or message us first so we expect you |
| On site | English-speaking doctors, pharmacy, laboratory with same-day results for common tests |
| Google rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 297 Google reviews (September 2026) |
| Areas we visit from here | Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, Nai Harn, Rawai, Chalong and the rest of Phuket |
How to find us
The clinic is on Kedkwan Road in Kata, in the busy streets behind Kata Beach, and it is a short ride from Kata Noi to the south and Karon Beach to the north. The quickest way to get here is to open our Google Maps pin for Takecare Kata-Karon and show it to your taxi, tuk-tuk or Grab driver, or follow it on foot or by scooter.
Our Google Business Profile shows photos of the clinic, reviews from other patients and our live opening status. If you cannot travel, message us and a doctor can come to your hotel instead.
What we treat at the Kata-Karon clinic
Every service Takecare offers is available at this branch. You can walk in to see a walk-in doctor in Phuket at any hour for fevers, coughs, infections, rashes, stomach problems and injuries, and leave with medicine from our pharmacy and an English report for your insurer.
Beach life shapes a lot of what we see in Kata. Cuts from coral, rocks and surfboards infect easily in warm seawater, so proper cleaning and dressing matter; our page on wound care in Phuket explains what to do and when a wound needs stitches. Jellyfish appear along the west coast at times, especially after storms, and our guide to jellyfish sting treatment covers first aid and warning signs. The sun here is intense even on cloudy days, so painful or blistered skin is a regular visit; see sunburn treatment for when blisters, fever or dizziness need a doctor. Swimming and surfing also bring swimmer’s ear, and our ear infection treatment page explains why drops work better than waiting.
Stomach illness is common for visitors anywhere in Phuket. Our food poisoning treatment page explains when vomiting and diarrhoea (diarrhea) need medical care, and for people who are dehydrated we can give fluids by IV drip in Phuket. Dog and monkey bites happen around Kata and on the viewpoints to the south, and rabies prevention starts with washing the wound and the rabies vaccine in Phuket, which we can start here the same day.
Sexual health care at this branch is private and non-judgemental. Walk in for STD testing in Phuket, and if you have had a possible HIV exposure in the last 72 hours, come straight away for PEP treatment at any hour.
Hotel visits from Kata-Karon
If you are staying in Kata, Kata Noi, Karon or further south in Nai Harn and Rawai, our doctor hotel visit service can send a doctor to your room, day or night. This helps when a child has a high fever, when someone is vomiting too much to travel, or when you simply do not feel well enough to leave your hotel. For advice first, our doctor on call line answers by phone and WhatsApp 24 hours a day.
Insurance, payment and paperwork
We offer direct billing with most travel insurers. Send your insurer’s name and policy number on WhatsApp before you come and we will check your cover. If you need to pay first and claim later, you receive an itemised receipt and an English medical report. We confirm the price before your visit. To reach the Kata-Karon clinic directly, call 081-718-9081.
Our other branches in Phuket
If you are travelling up the coast, Takecare Clinic Patong on Prachanukroh Road serves Patong, Kalim and Tri Trang, and Takecare Clinic Bangtao (Cherngtalay) on Bandon Road serves Laguna, Bangtao, Surin and Layan. All three are open 24 hours. You can compare them on our clinic branches page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Kata-Karon clinic open at night?
Yes. Takecare Clinic Kata-Karon on Kedkwan Road is open 24 hours a day, every day, including public holidays. A doctor is available through the night for fevers, infections, stomach illness, injuries and anything else that cannot wait until morning. For life-threatening emergencies, call 1669 or go directly to a hospital emergency department.
Do I need to book before visiting the Kata clinic?
No booking is needed. Walk in whenever you need to and you will usually see an English-speaking doctor within minutes. If you want us to prepare for your arrival, check the price, or confirm your travel insurance first, send us a WhatsApp message.
Is the clinic near Kata Beach and Karon Beach?
Yes. The clinic is on Kedkwan Road in Kata, a short ride from Kata Beach, Kata Noi and Karon Beach. Share our Google Maps pin with your taxi or Grab driver, or follow it yourself, to find us easily.
Can you treat surfing and snorkelling injuries?
Yes. We regularly treat cuts from coral, rocks and surfboards, grazes, jellyfish stings, swimmer’s ear and minor sprains. Coral and reef cuts are prone to infection in warm seawater, so it is worth having them cleaned and checked early. Suspected fractures, dislocations and head or neck injuries are assessed and referred to hospital when imaging or a specialist is needed.
Can a doctor come to my hotel in Kata or Karon?
Yes. Doctors from our Kata-Karon clinic visit hotels, resorts and villas in Kata, Kata Noi, Karon, Nai Harn, Rawai and across Phuket, 24 hours a day. The doctor can examine and treat you in your room and provide the documents your travel insurer needs.
Which phone number should I use for the Kata branch?
Call the Kata-Karon clinic directly on 081-718-9081, or +66 81 718 9081 from a foreign phone. For messages, photos of a rash or wound, or insurance questions, WhatsApp +66 95 073 5550 is usually the fastest way to reach us, day or night.
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This page is general information about our clinic and not a substitute for a medical consultation.