Our Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Orthopaedic Urgent Care locations in Winston-Salem are changing the game for our student athletes and their families.
We have two convenient Orthopaedic Urgent Care locations in Winston-Salem where you can walk-in and receive quick and specialized orthopaedic care. These include Miller Plaza, across from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, and at Stratford, near Hanes Mall.
Student-athletes, in particular, benefit from this service if they receive an injury at practice or during a game. As the Official Health Care Provider, Team Doctors and Athletic Trainers for Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist athletic trainers already provide top-notch sideline medical care during practices and games. But with the added benefit of evening and Saturday hours, this provides athletes with convenient care, when they need it most.
Why Orthopaedic Urgent Care is a Game-Changer for Parents and Athletes
Natalie, Head Athletic Trainer at East Forsyth High School, explains why having access to a dedicated Orthopaedic Urgent Care is so vital.
“The Orthopaedic Urgent Care is incredibly helpful for injuries that need to be seen right away and for families juggling busy lives. If scheduling with our team doctors doesn’t align with their schedules, the walk-in option at these locations is a huge benefit” says Natalie.
The flexibility offered by the Orthopaedic Urgent Care ensures that even if a game ends late or a practice runs long, there’s still a place to go for immediate care - without the long waits or the need to visit the emergency department for non-life-threatening injuries.
Speed and Expertise Matter
Unlike a general urgent care, which deals with a wide variety of conditions from colds to cuts, this facility focuses solely on orthopaedic issues. This targeted approach means athletes and their families can get faster, more specialized care, right when they need it.
“Urgent care is usually first-come, first-served, but at a regular urgent care, you’re competing with patients who may be there for non-orthopaedic needs like the flu or an ear infection,” says Jessica Groulx, Manager of Athletic Training Services for the Atrium Health Central Market. “An athlete with a possible fracture can expect a much shorter wait time at an Orthopaedic Urgent Care. The staff there are knowledgeable about the best plan of care for orthopaedic injuries, helping athletes get back to activity quickly and safely."
This level of specialized care is invaluable for student-athletes who are eager to get back on the field or court. Jessica emphasizes that "having staff who know exactly how to treat orthopedic injuries means a faster, safer recovery."
What services does this location offer?
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Orthopaedic Urgent Care - Winston-Salem and Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Stratford offers specialized walk-in care for a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, including:
- Sprains and strains
- Broken bones/fractures
- Sports-related injuries
- Pediatric injuries
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Shoulder, arm and elbow injuries
- Hip, leg and knee injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
Locations and Hours
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist offers convenient Orthopaedic Urgent Care and weekend hours for athletes, adults and children. Walk-ins welcome and on-site X-ray and casting are available.
Winston Salem
Orthopaedic Urgent Care - Winston Salem
Located inside of Orthopaedics - Medical Plaza Miller
M-F 8am - 7pm
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - Stratford
M-TH 8am - 6pm, F 8am-5pm, Sat 8am - noon
Greensboro
Sports Medicine and Joint Replacement - Greensboro
M-F 8am-6pm, Sat 8am - 1pm
Sports Medicine - Proehlific Park
M-T 8am - 5pm, W-TH 7am - 6pm, F 8am - noon
High Point
Orthopaedic Urgent Care - High Point
Located inside of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine - High Point
M-F 8am - 5pm