Walk-In
Orthopedic Urgent Care in Tacoma

No appointment needed. Walk in any time Tuesday through Saturday, 11 AM to 7 PM. If you'd like to plan ahead, aren't sure whether your injury is orthopedic, or want to check current wait times, call us at (253) 722-0036. We're happy to help.

If you've hurt a bone, joint, or muscle and it isn't life-threatening, come to us. We treat suspected fractures, sprains, strains, sports injuries, and new back or neck pain for patients 12 and older.

For major trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, bones breaking through the skin, or head, chest, or abdominal injuries, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

• Skip the ER wait. Be seen by our orthopedic team without the long waits that are common at the ER.
• Skip the extra step. After an ER visit for a bone or joint injury, you're often sent to an orthopedic specialist for a second appointment. Here, you see the orthopedic team from the start.
• Skip the ER bill. We're not an emergency room, so you won't get an emergency room bill.
• One stop. X-rays, splinting, and casting on-site, plus MRI and follow-up care with the same practice if you need them.

You'll see Doug Aguirre, PA-C, our dedicated orthopedic urgent care physician assistant. Doug has more than eight years of experience in urgent and orthopedic care, and before becoming a PA he served as a Special Forces Medical Sergeant, treating orthopedic injuries in demanding environments. He's focused on prompt, thorough care and on making sure you understand your injury and your path to recovery. Our urgent care team works side by side with our 15 physicians, and an orthopedic surgeon is always on call if your injury needs one.

Most new bone, joint, and muscle injuries, including:

• Broken bones, fractures, and dislocations
• Sprains and strains
• Sports injuries
• Hand, wrist, and finger injuries
• Shoulder, elbow, and knee injuries
• Foot, ankle, and leg injuries
• New back, neck, and spine pain
• Cuts that need stitches
• Work injuries (L&I) and car accident injuries

Yes. On-site X-rays, casting, and splinting mean most fractures and sprains can be diagnosed and stabilized in one visit.

Need an MRI? If your provider orders one, we'll schedule it within the week. MRIs usually require authorization from your insurance first, so they can't be done the same day.

Already in a cast? Read our cast care instructions.

You don't need a referral from your doctor or the ER to walk in. Most insurance plans don't require a referral for orthopedic urgent care, but some do. If you're unsure, check with your plan or call us at (253) 722-0036.

We accept most major insurance plans, plus L&I and auto insurance for car accident injuries. See our Billing & Insurance page or call (253) 722-0036 with questions.

No ER bill, and no second visit. ER visits are some of the most expensive care you can get. And for a sprain or broken bone, the ER usually refers you to an orthopedic specialist anyway, which means another appointment and another bill.

With us, you skip both. You see the orthopedic team, get your X-rays, and leave with a splint or cast if you need one, all in one stop.

Your exact cost depends on your insurance plan. Questions? See our Billing & Insurance page or call (253) 722-0036.

Patients 12 and older. That includes teen athletes with sports injuries.

Yes. We see L&I work injuries and car accident injuries, including new back and neck pain.

If you need an MRI, follow-up care, physical therapy, or surgery, you stay with Proliance Puget Sound Orthopaedics. No starting over with a new practice.

Your photo ID, insurance card, a list of current medications, and any claim numbers for L&I or car accident injuries.

1724 West Union Avenue, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98405. The driveway is easy to miss, so check our entrance directions on this page.