Orthopedic Walk-In - Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Orthopedics • Wellesley, MA • 2 (Wellesley and Boston listed in highlights) locations
About
Summary: Orthopedic services at Newton-Wellesley Hospital (a nonprofit community medical center in Newton, MA) are supported by an extensive network of affiliated physicians and specialty collaborations within the Mass General Brigham system. The hospital offers comprehensive orthopedic care through its service lines, with access to centers of excellence via partnerships with Mass General Hospital, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Mass General Brigham for Children, and Tufts CTSI. While the page highlights the hospital’s overall orthopedic leadership and affiliations, it does not provide specific details about an “Orthopedic Walk-In” clinic. If you need walk-in orthopedic assessment, contact Newton-Wellesley Hospital’s Orthopedic/Trauma or Urgent Care services to confirm current walk-in availability, hours, and location.
Clinic Type
Orthopedics
Address
978 Worcester Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Phone
(617) 219-1280 (Wellesley) / (857) 231-4600 (Boston)
nwhexperience@partners.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8–8; Saturday and Sunday: 8–1 (abbreviated hours on certain days); Location hours listed per site
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Walk-ins accepted
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is the Orthopedic Walk-In?
A clinic available to anyone in the community with no appointment necessary, for patients ages 5 and up.
Where is the Orthopedic Walk-In located?
Wellesley location (within Newton-Wellesley Sports Medicine).
Who is eligible for the Orthopedic Walk-In clinic?
Available to anyone in the community, with no appointment necessary. We see patients ages 5 and up.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 3.5 out of 5 stars (40 reviews)
Patients praise
- Convenience of walk-in model avoiding long waits for appointments
- Professional, knowledgeable, and caring medical staff, including physicians and physician assistants
- Efficiency in providing diagnostic services like X-rays and on-site casting/bracing
- Availability of free on-site parking
Common complaints
- Concerns regarding administrative and registration processes, including issues with pre-registration policies and staff communication
- Reports of long wait times despite arriving early or at opening
- Instances of perceived dismissiveness or lack of thoroughness by some clinicians during examinations
- Frustration over clinic operational consistency and patient triage handling
"First of all the convenience of being a walk in is awesome! It means you don't have to wait weeks and weeks for an appointment."
— Birdeye review"Clearly the staff on the check in doesn’t care for the patients and can’t provide the proper information."
— LocalityBiz reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Orthopedics Walk-in - Mass General Brigham — Oct 11, 2025
- Newton-Wellesley Orthopedic Walk-In - MapQuest — Sep 1, 2025
- Locations | Mass General Brigham — Dec 3, 2025
- Physician Assistant, Sports Medicine Walk-In Clinic — Jun 14, 2026
- Spine Center | Newton-Wellesley Hospital — Nov 19, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Newton Wellesley Orthopedic Associates (NWOA) is a private, multi-specialty orthopedic group founded in 1969 with headquarters in Newton, MA. They operate 6 offices across Wellesley and Newton, MA, and employ ~32 staff with annual revenue around $26.2M. Their board-certified orthopedic surgeons treat a wide range of disorders affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and nerves in both children and adults, including sports injuries, fractures, arthritis, sprains, spine and hand-related issues, and urgent care for orthopedic problems. The firm emphasizes subspecialty certification in areas such as hand and spine surgery. Contact: appt@nwoa.com, 617-964-0024. Website: nwoa.com.
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