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Clinic Type

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Address

Bristol Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Urgent Care Clinic, 1 Medical Center Drive, Bristol, TN

Phone

(423) 844-6450

Email

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Opening Hours

Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Emergency Care

Yes/no explicit emergency services not stated beyond urgent care and referral guidance

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic urgent care
  • Arthritis management
  • Casting
  • Corticosteroid injection
  • Fracture care
  • Fracture reduction
  • Immediate X-ray evaluation
  • Referral to an orthopedic specialist
  • Splinting
  • Sports injury evaluation
  • Surgical referral
  • Viscosupplementation injection

Technology & Equipment

  • X-ray evaluation

Team

  • Jason Brashear, .D. — Physician
  • J. Travis Burt, M.D., F.A.A.N.S., F.A.C.S. — Physician
  • Kevin Cheshire, D.O. — Physician
  • Jonathan Clark, M.D. — Physician
  • James Goss, .D. — Physician
  • Kyle Harner — Physician
  • Jody B, A.A.N.S. — Physician
  • Gabriel Hom — Physician
  • John Mann III, .D. — Physician
  • Bart McKinney — Physician
  • Meredith Neal, .D. — Physician
  • John Phillips, .D. — Physician
  • William M. Platt, M.D. — Physician
  • Andrew Rice, M. — Physician
  • Samuel Straus, D.P.M. — Physician
  • Avery Thomson, D.P.M. — Physician
  • Larry Waldrop II — Physician
  • T. Lisle Whitman — Physician

Insurance & Payment

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Walk-ins welcome—no appointment necessary, If you do not have insurance that covers your visit you will be asked for payment before being seen

Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What injuries does the Bristol Regional Medical Center Orthopedic Urgent Care treat?

Intended for very recent injuries, sprains, or closed fractures. Not for lacerations; not ideal for long-term/chronic conditions unless there is a very recent change.

Do I need an appointment?

Walk-ins are welcome; no appointment necessary.

Walk-ins welcome—no appointment necessary!

Walk-ins are welcome at the Bristol Orthopedic Urgent Care location; no appointment is necessary. If long-term conditions are present, schedule with a doctor for treatment.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades, Yelp, WebMD, HospitalCostCompare/Medicare data: 61-74% recommend the hospital based on different metrics (varies by platform (e.g., 24 reviews on Yelp, 1 review on WebMD))

Patients praise

  • Some patients report positive experiences with specific doctors and medical teams
  • A majority of patients (approx. 71-74% in survey data) give high ratings of 9 or 10 or indicate they would definitely recommend the hospital
  • Some interactions described as helpful or professional by individual providers

Common complaints

  • Long wait times, particularly in the emergency room
  • Perceived lack of clear communication from medical staff
  • Concerns regarding cleanliness and facility conditions
  • Dissatisfaction with responsiveness of nursing and support staff when help is requested
  • Reports of inadequate follow-up after care visits

"Thoroughly unimpressed every time I go. Next to no communication, long wait times, doctors and nurses seem to enjoy ignoring the problems and just treat the symptoms."

— WebMD review

"I have never been more disappointed in our local healthcare system in my life …than I am right now...no trauma unit admittance…. And going on 4 hours plus."

— Anonymous patient story on HospitalStats.org

"From the moment Dr. Griwan assumed my care, his presence brought clarity, direction, and hope. He was unwavering in his attention."

— Healthgrades patient review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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