Urgent Orthopedic Care · Los Angeles County
Hurt a bone, joint, or muscle? Skip the ER.
For most bone, joint, and muscle injuries, you don't need an ER, a long wait, or a referral. Request a visit and a board-certified orthopedic surgeon will reach out to see you in person today in Los Angeles County.
Your provider, on-call today
Walter O'Brien, MD
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Is OCOD right for what just happened?
A quick gut-check so you can act with confidence.
Come see Dr. O'Brien if you have:
- •A suspected fracture, sprain, or dislocation
- •A sports or work injury (bone, joint, ligament)
- •Sudden joint, back, or shoulder pain
- •An injury that needs an x-ray, cast, or splint
- •Hand, wrist, knee, or ankle injury
Go to the ER (or call 911) if:
- •Bone is visible or breaking through skin
- •Heavy bleeding that won't stop
- •Head, neck, or spinal injury
- •Chest pain, trouble breathing, or loss of consciousness
- •Numbness or no pulse below the injury
For ortho injuries, the ER is the slow, expensive option.
Over 60% of ER orthopedic visits end in a referral to a specialist anyway. You can skip that step.
| Emergency Room | Urgent Care | Dr. O'Brien (OCOD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wait time | 3+ hours | 1–2 hours | ~20 min response |
| Sees a board-certified ortho surgeon | Rarely | No | Always |
| Cost | ~$2,200 avg | $250 avg + referral | $950 flat, all-in |
| Charged if not seen | Yes | Often | No |
| Open evenings/weekends | Yes | Often closes 7pm | Yes |
Costs: ER avg from the Health Care Cost Institute; urgent care mean out-of-pocket charge of $250 for a new patient visit per JAMA Network Open (2022), excluding imaging. Out-of-pocket costs vary by plan and visit.
One visit. All-in.
No surprise bills. No facility fees. You're only charged if Dr. O'Brien actually sees you. HSA & FSA accepted.
- ✓In-person visit with a board-certified orthopedic surgeon
- ✓On-site x-rays included
- ✓Cast or splint applied if needed
- ✓Treatment plan and prescriptions
- ✓No charge unless you're seen
What happens next
Tap Request a Visit
Takes about 60 seconds. No referral needed.
Hear back in ~20 min
We confirm your same-day appointment time.
See Dr. O'Brien in person
In Los Angeles County. X-rays and splint on site.
One flat fee
$950 — only if you're seen.
You'll be okay. Let's get you seen.
Dr. O'Brien is on-call in Los Angeles County. Request a visit and you'll hear back in about 20 minutes — no waiting room, no referral, no surprise bill.
Not for life-threatening emergencies — call 911.
Your provider
Walter O'Brien, MD
Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Los Angeles County