WESTFIELD — It happens nearly every day. Kids fall out of trees, wipe out on a skateboard, crash a dirt bike or hurt an ankle or knee during an athletic contest, and that often means a trip to the local emergency room where they’ll wait, and wait, and wait, sometimes hours for an evaluation or treatment.
Why wait when OrthoMA, a state-of-the-art walk-in orthopedic urgent care clinic, is available seven days a week to evaluate and treat orthopedic emergencies right here in the city.
“We’re thrilled to expand orthopedic urgent care access to the Westfield community,” said Joseph Zwirko, PA-C, co-founder of OrthoMA.
When naming just a few of the musculoskeletal injuries he and Tamer Bahgat, PA-C, and Timothy Rice PA-C, can treat at their clinic located at 53 Southampton Rd.
“If you break your arm, hand, wrist, or ankle, we can help you,” Zwirko said.
Zwirko did add one caveat to the list of injuries he and the two other orthopedic PAs can treat.
“If you break your femur — thigh bone — that means a visit to the emergency room,” he said with a smile.
These three PAs have more than 50 years of experience treating fractures, sprains, dislocations, and sports and work injuries and have a staff of highly trained nurses also familiar with orthopedic emergencies.
Last Friday the new practice held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its opening on Monday, June 2 and with tours of the facility, which include four spacious treatment rooms, state-of-the-art x-ray equipment, and a well-appointed waiting room.
“Our team is passionate about providing timely, expert care that helps patients recover faster and return to the activities they love.” Zwirko said.
Some of the services the clinic will offer are evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries, fracture management and casting, and joint injections.
Bahgat, a 27-year veteran of the National Guard, talked about why he, Zwirko, and Rice, chose to open the clinic.
“We’ve designed this clinic to meet people where they are — with extended hours, walk-in access, and highly trained providers who understand both routine and complex orthopedic needs. We’re here to support our patients when and where they need us most,” he said.
Zwirko has over 15 years of experience in orthopedic surgery and emergency medicine, and brings a passion for high-quality, patient-centered musculoskeletal care.
Bahgat has more than 20 years of experience in trauma and orthopedic care, including service as a military medical officer specializing in emergency response.
Rice is board-certified with over 20 years of orthopedic and sports medicine experience. He is committed to helping patients of all ages get back on their feet through efficient, evidence-based treatment.
The clinic is open from 4-8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, visit www.orthoma.org or call 413-83-ORTHO.
