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Urgent Care Office Visits vs the ER
Posted on 07-08-2025 in Foot/Ankle, Running & Lisfranc Injury by Dr. Erik Nilssen, Dr. Sonya Ahmed
Posted on 07-08-2025 in Foot/Ankle, Running & Lisfranc Injury by Dr. Erik Nilssen, Dr. Sonya Ahmed
Often it can be challenging to know whether your ankle or foot injury requires a visit to the emergency room or if you can be treated in an orthopedic specialist’s office.
In contrast to a hospital emergency department, North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists can provide urgent care visits in a less chaotic environment with significantly lower wait times and more focused and specialized care. Depending on how full our schedule is, we can generally see patients the same or the next business day during our regular operating hours.
We most commonly schedule urgent care visits for patients who have experienced the following types of injuries:
If your emergency is outside of our regular business hours or your injuries are grave (internal bleeding, unconsciousness, chest pain, headache, inability to move limbs), please seek help at your nearest emergency room or call 911.
We also offer routine clinic appointments for the following that don’t require immediate attention:
If North Florida Bone & Joint Specialists can assist you with your foot or ankle urgent care needs or you would like to schedule a routine clinic visit, please schedule an appointment online or call us at 850-435-4800. Dr. Erik Nilssen and Dr. Sonya Ahmed look forward to providing you with the most innovative treatment options available, including minimally invasive and surgical intervention treatment options.
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