Prompt Care

April M. Berndt, NP	C. Tom Bush, NP
Jackie A. Myers, NP	Jennie R. Woody, NP

Considering an emergency room visit? Orthopaedic injuries are common, painful, and can't always wait for an appointment. UNC Prompt Care is staffed with providers who bring the same excellent level of expertise that UNC Orthopaedics gives to all its patients.  [Health care providers:  please download this referral form to send with your patients.]

Prompt Care has moved to a new location! It is now at "Carolina Pointe II," conveniently located just off of I-40, with free parking! (see map with directions) Our hours of operation ensure that our orthopaedic specialists are available when you need them:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
919.843.4711 (t)   919.966.7956 (f)

Carolina Pointe II (map)
6011 Farrington Road
2nd Floor, Suite 201
Chapel Hill, NC  27517

Walk-in orthopaedic care-- for people who can be transported by regular automobile, NOT by ambulance, stretcher, etc.-- is provided at UNC Orthopaedics Prompt Care Clinic for the following urgent conditions:

• Sprains and strains
• Fractures/possible fractures
• Sports-related injuries
• Injuries that do not require stitches
• Cast problems

UNC Orthopaedics Prompt Care Clinic is NOT appropriate for these conditions:

• Head trauma, open fractures or spine injuries

• Lacerations requiring stitches

• Chronic or long-standing conditions

• Second opinions

• Pain medication refills