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Urgent Care

We know that orthopedic injuries do not always occur during business hours. That is why we operate Urgent Care Centers in Farmington and Glastonbury to treat acute orthopedic injuries including:

  • Sprains and strains
  • Fractures and dislocations
  • Sports injuries
  • Foot and ankle injuries
  • Hand, wrist, and elbow injuries
  • Acute and sudden back pain

Our Urgent Care Centers deliver comprehensive care for all ages and provide in-house x-rays, casting, and priority follow-up with our specialists. No appointment is needed.

While many clinics offer urgent care, OAH is fully dedicated to only treating orthopedic related injuries and you will be seen by an orthopedic practitioner. Once we treat your injury, we ensure that you get prompt follow-up care with one of our dozens of orthopedic specialists. Our Urgent Care Centers provide a fast and affordable option for avoiding the high costs and long waits of ER visits.

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When you have a sports injury or orthopedic issue, knowing what to do or where to go can be hard. Rush to the emergency room? Go to an urgent care clinic? Call your primary care doctor? Or, just put some ice on it? Now, you don’t have to guess. And, you don’t have to wait for answers. Chat right away with a real orthopedic specialist from OAH. Anytime. Anywhere. From your mobile device or computer. All you need is an internet connection. Just tell them what’s going on, share some pictures and they’ll advise you on what to do next. It’s a real, live online exam. And it can help you get the right care, right away. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why not go to a regular urgent care clinic?

Sprains, fractures, and sports injuries are among the most common reasons for urgent care visits. While many clinics offer urgent care, Orthopedic Associates of Hartford provides urgent care fully dedicated to acute orthopedic injuries. We are staffed with the leading orthopedic experts in their fields and orthopedics is all that we do. We provide on-site x-ray and casting at our site and will ensure that you have the necessary follow-up care.

What if I need follow-up care?

One of the benefits of receiving urgent care at our centers is that we ensure priority follow-up with one of our 50+ orthopedic specialists. They will be aware of your issues, have your most current x-rays, and can work with you on developing a plan of care, which may entail surgery, follow-up visits, or physical therapy.

When should I seek hospital care?

Our urgent care centers are intended to treat medical conditions that need prompt attention, but are not life threatening. Extreme orthopedic injuries, such as open fractures, deep lacerations, head trauma, excessive bleeding, or conditions coupled with life-threatening symptoms, are more effectively treated at a hospital as soon as possible. Please always call 911 for these types of conditions if you are unsure about the seriousness of any injury that could be life threatening.

Can I walk in or do I need to make an appointment for these extended hours?

Our Urgent Care Centers do not require an appointment on nights or weekends. We try and get you seen as quickly as possible although wait times do vary.

What if I need emergency orthopedic care during normal business hours?

We offer same-day appointments for urgent and acute injuries. Please call (860) 244-8888 between 8:30AM and 4:30PM Monday through Friday. We will try and schedule you with an available provider in one of our many locations.

What insurance plans are accepted?

Orthopedic Associates accepts MOST major insurance plans. If you are unsure, please contact your provider representative that is typically provided on the back of your insurance card. 

What is the co-pay for urgent care? Is it due at my visit?

Orthopedic Associates of Hartford will charge the same co-pay as a normal doctor’s visit to a specialist and it is due at the time of visit. This is generally less expensive than the emergency room visit co-pay. Patients without insurance will need to pay $250 in cash or credit card prior to being treated at the OAH Urgent Care Centers.

Who are the healthcare professionals staffing the Urgent Care Centers?

The Centers are staffed by orthopedic surgeons and advanced practitioners (physicians’ assistants and APRNs) as determined by our scheduling. There is always an orthopedic surgeon available as back-up during these hours when one is not specifically assigned. There will be x-ray personnel and administrative support as well to help facilitate you through the UCC in the most efficient manner possible.

What if I don’t require same-day care?

Please direct all conditions not requiring same-day medical attention to the main office of Orthopedic Associates of Hartford at (860) 549-3210 for the Greater Hartford locations, or (860) 223-8553 for the Plainville location. These include: chronic problems, back and neck pain, second opinions, and pain medication refills.

We encourage no visitors unless you are with an adolescent, someone who needs assistance, or there is a language barrier.

For the safety of our staff and other patients, we will not admit individuals who meet the following criteria: fever, cough, nausea/diarrhea, or those who have been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 14 days.

Hours:

Monday – Friday
4:30PM – 8:00PM

Saturday and Sunday
9:00AM – 1:00PM

Contact Us (860) 244-8888

Same-day visits for injuries requiring immediate care will only be scheduled Monday – Friday during business hours. Appointments are required, and we encourage calling early in the day. To schedule a Monday through Friday same-day visit, call (860) 549-3210.

Locations:

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499 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06032

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345 Western Boulevard
Glastonbury, CT 06033

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