By James Feichtner
While immediate care centers are seemingly abundant, the average minute-clinic is open to a broad case of ailments and not usually specialized into one field of medicine. But recently, an orthopedic firm has opened their own immediate care centers around central Indiana to serve patients for more specific problems.
On July 6, OrthoIndy opened their own Urgent Care facility at several of its current locations. Their Fishers site, at 10995 N. Allisonville Rd., Suite 102, is one of these locations. Others being opened are locations at OrthoIndy’s Northwest, South and West locations.
Each facility will provide emergency access to bone, joint and muscle care by orthopedic physicians and physician assistants without having to schedule an appointment.
“OrthoIndy Urgent Care clinics provide immediate access to high quality specialty care for urgent bone, joint or muscle problems,” said Dr. John Dietz, OrthoIndy spine surgeon. ”Patients can be diagnosed and treated immediately, without long waits and close to home by OrthoIndy.”
The Urgent Care facilities will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Northwest location will be open Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.
“OrthoIndy is seeking to benefit the community as a whole with our Urgent Care facilities,” said Jane Keller, CEO of OrthoIndy and OrthoIndy Hospital. “With multiple locations, the entire Indianapolis area has better access to our specialized care every day of the week. The extended hours were created to fit our community’s needs. When some physician’s offices are closed, OrthoIndy’s doors remain open to every citizen.”
Patients with the following injuries or symptoms may be referred to an emergency room: open fractures, major joint dislocations or burns.
All patients are seen on a first come, first serve basis. For questions, inquiries or for more information, call 802-2000 or visit OrthoIndy.com.
