Wheelchair, Stretcher & Ambulatory Medical Transport in Sarasota County

Safe, reliable non-emergency medical transportation across Sarasota County — from a single appointment to standing dialysis rides, with door-through-door care on every trip.

Whether you travel in a wheelchair, need to stay lying down, or just need a steady arm and a driver you can trust, we have the right vehicle and the right care for your ride. Veteran-owned, owner-operated, and focused on your community.

Our Non-Emergency Medical
Transportation Services

We provide non-emergency medical transportation only — it’s our sole focus, and it’s what we do well. Every ride is matched to the rider’s mobility needs and handled by a trained, background-checked driver. Choose the service that fits below, or call us and we’ll help you decide.

Wheelchair Transportation

Lift- and ramp-equipped vans with a four-point tie-down system and door-through-door assistance. No accessible vehicle of your own required.

Stretcher Transportation

Non-emergency transport for riders who can't sit up for the trip-hospital discharges, facility transfers, and bedridden patients. A trained team handles the transfer onto a secured stretcher and cares for the rider throughout.

Ambulatory Transportation

Assisted rides for people who can walk with a little help but shouldn't drive — seniors and post-procedure patients.

Dialysis & Recurring Treatment Rides

Dependable, scheduled transportation for dialysis, chemotherapy, infusion, wound care, and physical therapy.

Hospital Discharge & Facility Transfers

Safe, coordinated transport home from the hospital or between care facilities, arranged directly with your discharge planner or case manager.

Long-Distance Medical Transport

Out-of-county and regional trips throughout Florida for specialty treatment, facility transfers, and family needs.

Riders from every stage of life

Seniors who no longer drive and need dependable rides to appointments.

Disabled adults of any age who use a wheelchair or need assistance traveling.

Dialysis and treatment patients on a fixed, recurring schedule.

Post-surgical patients recovering at home who shouldn't drive.

Residents of nursing homes, assisted living, and rehabilitation centers.

Hospital and facility care teams coordinating discharges directly.

A large share of our rides are arranged by hospital and facility care teams. We work directly with case managers, social workers, and discharge planners.

What Is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation?

Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) is scheduled, professional transportation for people who need to get to and from medical care but don’t require an ambulance or emergency response. It covers wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory rides, all built around the rider’s mobility needs rather than a medical emergency.

NEMT is the right choice when someone can’t drive themselves and can’t safely use a taxi or rideshare — because they use a wheelchair, need to lie down, are recovering from a procedure, or simply need attentive, hands-on help getting to their appointment. Unlike a 911 ambulance, which is reserved for life-threatening emergencies, NEMT is planned in advance, far more affordable for routine trips, and centered on comfort and dignity. For any medical emergency, always call 911.

How Our Medical Transport Works

Booking a ride is simple. Phone is fastest — call us and we’ll handle the details. Prefer to start online? Send a request and we’ll call you right back to confirm.

Call or Request

Call (941) 924-4990 or send an online ride request with pickup/drop-off, date, time, and the rider's mobility needs.

We Confirm the Details

We match the right vehicle and driver, confirm the pickup window, and go over anything the rider needs. Same day rides we with 3 hours notice (subject to availability)

Safe Door-Through-Door Pickup

A trained driver arrives on time in a clean, fully equipped vehicle. We assist door-through-door, not just curb to curb.

On-Time Arrival & Return

We get the rider to their appointment safely and coordinate the return trip so no one is left waiting.

Where We Provide Medical Transportation

Sarasota County & Southwest Florida

Primary coverage across Sarasota County, with long-distance
service available throughout Florida.

Pickup locations

Private homes, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living, rehabilitation centers, and dialysis centers.

Long-distance corridors

Available to and from Charlotte, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Collier counties, plus specialty treatment centers throughout Florida.

Why Choose Doctor's Transport Services

We’re a local, veteran-owned, owner-operated company — not a national dispatch network. The owners oversee day-to-day operations directly, so the standard doesn’t slip between the booking and the ride.

Trained, Trusted Drivers

Every driver clears a background check and completes defensive-driving and safe-handling training before transporting a rider.

A Focused Regional Presence

We concentrate on Sarasota County rather than the entire state — which is why we can be on time in Venice, Nokomis, and North Port when larger operators can't.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What types of medical transportation do you offer?

We offer wheelchair, stretcher, and ambulatory non-emergency medical transportation, plus dialysis and recurring treatment rides, hospital discharge and facility transfers, and long-distance medical transport throughout Florida.

2. How is non-emergency medical transportation different from an ambulance?

An ambulance is for life-threatening emergencies and carries paramedics and life-support equipment. Our service is planned, non-emergency transportation for scheduled trips — safer for routine needs and far more affordable. For emergencies, always call 911.

3. Which areas do you serve?

We serve all of Sarasota County — including Venice, Nokomis, South Venice, South Sarasota, Osprey, Laurel, Englewood, and North Port — plus long-distance trips throughout Florida.

4. Can you handle recurring appointments like dialysis?

Yes. We coordinate recurring, scheduled rides in advance so your transportation is arranged and dependable for every visit.

5. How do I book a ride, and how much notice do you need?

Call (941) 924-4990 or send an online request. Same-day rides are often possible with at least 2–3 hours’ notice, and recurring appointments are scheduled ahead of time.

6. Do you take insurance?

Individuals pay by credit card, debit card, or check, and facilities are billed directly. We are a private-pay and institutional-billing provider.

7. Can you pick up from a hospital or nursing home?

Yes. We pick up from private homes and any facility, and we coordinate directly with facility care teams for discharges and transfers.

Book Your Ride
in Sarasota County

Call to book in one conversation, or send a request online and we’ll call you right back to confirm.

Veteran-owned

Door-through-door

Serving Sarasota County 7 days a week