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EmergeOrtho Morganton in Morganton, NC is part of the EmergeOrtho network, a North Carolina-based orthopedic, spine, and pain management provider. The practice offers comprehensive orthopedic care with diagnostics, therapies, and telemedicine, supporting patients across multiple North Carolina locations, including the foothills region around Morganton. The company emphasizes a full spectrum of services from evaluation to treatment, and has ongoing regional coverage and news coverage in Morganton and surrounding areas. If you’re seeking an orthopedic clinic specifically in Morganton, EmergeOrtho is the regional option associated with Morganton and the foothills region.

Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

503 East Parker Road Morganton, NC 28655

Phone

(828) 459-OUCH

Email

lynne.devenny@emergeortho.com

Opening Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM

Emergency Care

Walk-In Orthopedic Urgent Care available after hours; evenings and Saturdays

Services Offered

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Pain management
  • Orthopedic urgent care
  • Walk-in orthopedic urgent care
  • Imaging services (radiology, mobile MRI)
  • Pains management clinic

Technology & Equipment

  • Mobile MRI unit
  • Radiology department
  • Imaging capabilities

Team

  • Michael R. Duerkes — PA-C, Advanced Practitioner
  • Scott E. Fox — PA-C
  • Deborah T. Hicks — NP
  • Kyle R. Munday — PA-C
  • Leigh D. Roth — PA-C
  • B. Shane Tolbert — PA-C

Insurance & Payment

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Medcost
  • Medicare
  • Tricare/Military
  • United Healthcare
  • WellCare
  • Workers Comp
  • Other

Our practice accepts most major insurance plans and participates with a wide range of commercial carriers, Medicare, and select employer-sponsored health plans.

Direct Pay, Insurance

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What are the Orthopedic Clinic Hours?

8:00AM - 5:00PM

What are the Orthopedic Urgent Care Hours?

5:00PM - 8:00PM

Is there a Pain Management service at this location?

Yes, Pain Management is offered.

Is radiology available on-site?

Yes, a state-of-the-art radiology department and a mobile MRI unit on-site.

How can I schedule an appointment?

Click the Schedule An Appointment button for self-scheduling or fill out the medical appointment request form and a team member will call within 48 hours.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • EmergeOrtho official website: 4.9 out of 5 stars (2,968 (total location reviews))
  • rater8 (Dr. Christopher T. Daley): 4.8 out of 5 stars (714 ratings)
  • rater8 (Dr. William B. Bell): 4.9 out of 5 stars (655 ratings)
  • rater8 (Dr. Earl W. Walker, Jr.): 4.9 out of 5 stars (138 ratings)
  • Birdeye (Urgent Care): 4 out of 5 stars (21 reviews)

Patients praise

  • high patient satisfaction with clinical outcomes and surgical results
  • doctors described as professional, knowledgeable, caring, and attentive
  • clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans
  • efficient staff and overall positive experiences with specific orthopedic surgeons

Common complaints

  • billing disputes and unexpected charges
  • frustration with communication and responsiveness of management/billing staff
  • reports of dismissive or unprofessional behavior from certain individual providers

"Very friendly, excellent explanation of possible diagnosis and treatment plan."

rater8 review for Dr. Christopher T. Daley

"Dr Bell has helped me with so much with my trigger lock problem. He has such a good personality and will listen and help."

rater8 review for Dr. William B. Bell

"The best doctor in the world!!!"

rater8 review for Dr. Earl W. Walker, Jr.

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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UNC Health Blue Ridge is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Morganton, NC, with about 243 employees and nearly 50 sites in Western North Carolina. It joined the UNC Health family on Oct 1, 2021. The system provides comprehensive care across multiple locations, including one hospital with two sites, a wellness center, and a continuing care retirement community, supported by roughly 120 primary care physicians and specialists. It offers graduate medical education and emphasizes rural healthcare access. For orthopedics specifically, UNC Health Blue Ridge is part of a larger network of board-certified physicians and advanced technology-enabled services; exact Orthopedics department details aren’t listed, but you can contact them for orthopedic care at their Morganton facilities. Key contacts: info@blueridgehealth.org; 800-821-1535 or 828-580-5000. Address: 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655 (HQ).

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