Urgent Injury Clinic: Most Common Injuries
When it comes to specialized orthopedic care, you can avoid a trip to the emergency room and longer wait times by visiting an orthopedic urgent injury clinic. Here at DMOS,…
Helping you get back to living
DMOS Orthopaedic Centers Urgent Injury Clinics
No appointment needed
Urgent Injury Wait Times
No appointment needed
Urgent Injury Wait Times
No appointment needed
Ankeny:
Closed, opening Monday at 7:00 amWalk-in urgent injury clinic, specializing in treating your unexpected bone or joint injuries.
When you have a cold, fever or other illness, you call on your regular family urgent care clinic. But when it comes to specialized orthopedic care, DMOS’ Urgent Injury Clinic provides you and your family walk-in access for unexpected orthopedic events, such as a sports injury, fracture or sprain.
Avoid a trip to the ER
In many cases, an orthopaedic urgent injury clinic can help you avoid the ER – where wait times can often be several hours before seeing a doctor. Plus, urgent care is much more affordable, and most people find that their insurance co-payments are less. Providers are orthopedic focused and trained, and we have a team approach with access to DMOS surgeons for immediate consultation when indicated.
You can count on DMOS Orthopaedic Centers’ joint and bone specialists to provide expert care that will help you get back to living – faster.
Charlie Graham, PA-C
Physician Assistant to: Urgent Injury ClinicAt DMOS, Charlie Graham is passionate about helping people and provides exceptional care at our Urgent Injury Clinic.
Brian Haupts, PA-C
Physician Assistant to: Urgent Injury ClinicBrian Haupts has been a PA for 20 years working in orthopedics and emergency medicine.
Kara Buckingham, PA-C
Physician Assistant to: Urgent Injury ClinicKara believes in a patient-centered approach, compassion, taking the time to listen to concerns, and taking into consideration more than just an acute injury when providing care.
Elisabeth Jeffords, PA-C
Physician Assistant to: Urgent Injury ClinicElisabeth enjoys interacting with patients and taking care of them as an entire person while dealing with their acute illness or injury.
Emily Peterson, PA-C
Physician Assistant to: Urgent Injury ClinicEmily believes it is important to listen to and work with patients to help them find a solution that works for them.
Our clinic is available for adult and pediatric injuries (3+ years of age) with:
- Strains, sprains and minor dislocations
- Fractures
- Painful, swollen or injured joints
- Lacerations, including stitches
- Sudden onset of back, buttock or leg pain
- Sudden onset of neck and arm pain
- Sports injuries
- Work related injuries (pre-authorization required)
When should I go to the Emergency Room?
- Fell from 10 feet or greater
- Head, neck, or back pain resulting from a fall (less than 10 days ago)
- Head, neck, or back pain resulting from a motor vehicle accident (less than 10 days ago)
- Open fractures
- Visible bone protrusion or there is an open wound over the fracture (compound fracture)
- Motor vehicle accidents
- Large cuts and/or deep lacerations
- Burns
- Chest pain
FAQ
Should I go to urgent care or ER?
The difference between urgent care and emergency rooms is the severity of the health problem. If the condition is life-threatening, go to an emergency room. If the condition is a minor illness or injury, take advantage of the convenience and affordability your Urgent Care has to offer! We accept most insurances but we always recommend confirming with your insurance carrier.
Can I get a steroid injection at the DMOS urgent injury walk-in clinic?
If deemed appropriate by your provider, a variety of joint and soft tissue injections can be performed. Cortisone shots are injections that can help relieve pain and inflammation and can be prescribed and administered at the Urgent Injury walk-in clinic.
What is an urgent injury clinic?
Walk-in urgent care, specializing in treating your unexpected bone or joint injuries. But when it comes to specialized orthopedic care, DMOS’ Urgent Injury Clinic provides you and your family walk-in access for unexpected orthopedic injuries, such as a sports injury, fracture or sprain.
Is urgent injury cheaper than going to the ER?
Urgent care is much more affordable, and most people find that their insurance co-payments are less.
Is DMOS Urgent Care appointment based or walk-in?
DMOS Urgent Care is a walk-in clinic at both Ankeny and West Des Moines. Click here to request an appointment with a specialist.
What are normal wait times?
Wait times can’t be predicted; however, we provide current wait times during open hours.
Locations
West Des Moines
6001 Westown Parkway
West Des Moines, Iowa 50266
The Urgent Injury Clinic is located on the second floor. Patient registration and check-in are located inside the clinic on the 2nd floor. Please look for the orange wall & label of “Pod E”.
Phone: 515.224.4210
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 10 am – 6 pm
Friday: 10 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 12 pm
Ankeny
350 NE 36th St.
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: 515.402.4970
Fax: 515.402.4980
Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 12 pm
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