Robert Keller, MD treats sports medicine and shoulder and elbow conditions in Boone and Hickory, with ABOS subspecialty certification in orthopaedic sports medicine.
High school, collegiate, and professional athletes
Shoulder and elbow conditions
Arthroscopic knee procedures involving cartilage or ligament repair
Same-day appointment availability through OrthoCarolina
Which Catawba-area orthopedist handles same-day injuries?
EmergeOrtho lists same-day walk-in treatment for sprains, strains, fractures, and sports injuries, with on-site X-ray, casting, and bracing.
Can I find orthopedic self-pay or direct-pay pricing near Catawba?
EmergeOrtho lists direct-pay pricing and self-pay bundles. OrthoCarolina Hickory also publishes bundled payment options for eligible orthopedic services.
Which specialist should I see for hip or knee replacement?
Brian A. Krenzel, MD specializes in primary and complex revision hip and knee replacement, including partial knee replacement.
Who treats back pain without focusing on surgery?
Russell V. Gilchrist, DO provides physiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and interventional spine and pain medicine in Hickory and Lincolnton.
Is orthopedic urgent care the same as a 24-hour emergency room?
No. EmergeOrtho provides walk-in orthopedic urgent care, but its listing says it is not a substitute for a 24/7 hospital emergency department.