The Christ Hospital Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic

No. Patients are seen on a walk-in basis and slots are filled on a first come first served basis, however, you can check in online to reserve your time slot. Otherwise, when you arrive for a walk-in visit, you will be given an “appointment time” in the order of arrival at designated time slots. 

Yes, your referring provider may send you to the walk-in clinic. Please don’t hesitate to call ahead to check estimated ​wait times at 513-585-2663. 

To allow for timely walk-in care, we generally limit evaluation to one complaint or body part per visit. Certain exceptions may apply. 

For most injuries, we can treat injuries for patients as young as 16 (certain exceptions may apply for severe injuries). For patients under 16, we recommend visiting Cincinnati Childrens’ FAST orthopedic clinics. 

Yes, if indicated for a specific injury. Although, there are some specialty injections that we do not offer at the clinic such as hand/wrist, foot/ankle, intra-articular hip, and spine. 

We evaluate and treat all orthopedic injuries. This includes performing and evaluating x-rays in the office. We provide braces and splints, perform injections, order MRIs and CTs, prescribe therapy and medications, and arrange follow up with a specialist when appropriate. 

We can evaluate and provide treatment or referral for any acute or​ chronic orthopedic and spine-related injuries and musculoskeletal complaints including pain, sprain, strain, fracture, sports injuries, and falls. 

We are not able to provide evaluation or treatment for the following: 

• Acute motor vehicle crash injuries (or anything with an auto claim) 
• Complaints related to an assault 
• Anything legal-related (ie. Patient has attorney related to circumstances of injury) 
• Workers’ comp claims (Note: work-related injuries are okay) 
• Pre-participation screening/physicals 
• Post-op issues of a non-Christ Hospital surgeon within 90 days of surgery 
• Major/multi-site trauma – In these cases, please visit your nearest emergency department 
• Chest/rib, abdomen, and head/face injuries 
• Concussions – For treatment, please schedule with a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist 
• Skin: burns, rashes, infections 
• FMLA or disability paperwork or claims. 
• Certain complex, chronic conditions that have already had an exam and treatment by a specialist. Please schedule with another specialist if you are seeking a second opinion.