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Dosher Wellness Center Family Medicine and Walk-In Care

The Dosher Wellness Center, located adjacent to the SeaSide Gate of St. James Plantation, is designed to conveniently serve patients from St. James, Southport, Oak Island, and Bolivia with a variety of medical services. Services offered at this clinic include:

WALK-IN CARE

Welcome to the Dosher Wellness Center Walk-In Care Clinic!

If you have a minor injury or illness, you may visit our Walk-In Care without an appointment and be seen the same day.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) to learn more.

Q: Do I need to be an established patient with Dosher to visit your Walk-In Care?

A: You do not need to be an established patient with Dosher to visit our Walk-In Care, and out of town visitors are welcome.

Q: Do I need an appointment to visit Dosher Wellness Walk-In Care?

A: No, you do not need an appointment. Just walk in, and we will take care of the rest!

Q: What are your hours?

A: Dosher Wellness Walk-In Care is open M-F: 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Q: When would I go to Walk-In Care?

A: You would use our Walk-In Care for minor illnesses and non-emergency injuries.

Q: Is Dosher Wellness Walk-In Care an urgent care facility?

A: While Walk-In Care can provide same-day care for many of the concerns people may typically seek care for at an urgent care clinic, our providers are primary care providers and Walk-In Care is part of Dosher's primary care network.

Q: What is the cost of the Dosher Walk-In Care?

A: Your visit will be billed as a primary care visit versus an urgent care visit (please check with your insurance provider for details).

Dosher Walk-In Care was recognized in 2025 by the Southport Oak Island Area Chamber of Commerce with a Golden Pineapple Award for outstanding service delivery. Dosher Walk-In Care looks forward to providing you with fast, friendly, caring treatment!

For more serious or life-threatening illnesses or injuries, call 9-1-1 or visit the Dosher Emergency Department.

●Providers:
Wanda Oxendine, FNP
Cassaundra Hefner, DNP, FNP

PRIMARY CARE

●Ages Served: Patients of all ages

●Primary Care Hours: M-W-TH-F: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. TU: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

●Services: Preventive care, treatment for illness, management of chronic conditions, and referrals to specialists

●Providers:
Dr. Kristos Vaughan, DO
Dr. Leigh Vaughan, DO

●Appointments: Call 910-454-1234

X-RAY & LAB SERVICES

●X-Ray Services: Available on-site

●Blood Draw (Lab) Services:
No appointment required.
Walk in anytime during listed hours and bring your physician order.
M-F: 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Must arrive by 2:30 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Please note that our Wellness Lab will close on Friday August 28th at 12:00.

OTHER PHYSICIAN PRACTICES AT THIS LOCATION

●Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute | (910) 662-9500

LOCATION & CONTACT INFORMATION

3009 Medical Plaza Lane Southeast
Southport, NC
910-454-1234

Adjacent to the St. James Plantation SeaSide Gate Just off Middleton Boulevard south of Route 211 Minutes from the beach.

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INSURANCE

Dosher Memorial Hospital and its clinics accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans.

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OCR (Office of Civil Rights)
Dosher Memorial Hospital complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation or sexual identity. Dosher Memorial Hospital does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or sexual identity.

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Dosher Non-Discrimination Policy
Dosher Memorial Hospital does not discriminate inpatient admissions, room assignment, patient services, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Sexual identity, disability, age or the inability to pay. If assistance or communication aids for impaired hearing, vision, speech, or manual skills are needed, Dosher will make reasonable accommodations.

EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) Dosher Statement
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Dosher Memorial Hospital will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Dosher Memorial Hospital does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, national origin, age, disability or any other classification in accordance with federal, state and local statutes, regulations and ordinances