EmergeOrtho Coastal Region
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine • Wilmington, NC • 14 full-service orthopedic medical offices; 16 physical therapy locations; 6 orthopedic-specialized urgent care offices locations
Clinic Type
Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Address
Carolina Beach Orthopedic Clinic, near Proximity Carolina Beach, Pleasure Island (next to Drift Cafe)
Phone
910.332.3828
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Opening Hours
8:00–5:00
Telehealth
Available in some locations (telehealth options referenced but not explicitly described for this clinic)
Emergency Care
Orthopedic Urgent Care with walk-ins welcome (hours listed above)
Services Offered
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Team
Insurance & Payment
Multiple plans accepted; verify participation at visit
Insurance, Self-pay, Credit Card, Cash, Financing available (at locations)
Languages Spoken
FAQs
Orthopedic Urgent Care: Walk-ins Welcome!
We treat sprains, strains, fractures, and recently painful or injured joints. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM–1:00 PM.
Orthopedic Clinic opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
New Bern Orthopedic Clinic
Now open and welcoming new patients. Contact: (252) 773-0614 to schedule.
Phone number for appointments
Call 910.332.3828 or request online.
Region coverage
Coastal Region serving Wilmington, Leland, Shallotte, Jacksonville, Swansboro, Morehead City, and beyond.
Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- rater8 (Dr. John O'Malley): 4.9/5 (534 ratings) (237 comments)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Jeremy Hines): 4.9/5 (86 ratings) (86 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Shawn Hocker): 4.8/5 (213 ratings) (213 reviews (162 written))
- Yelp (EmergeOrtho): 2.3/5 (42 reviews) (42 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Craig Rineer): 5.0/5 (96 ratings) (96 reviews (74 written))
Patients praise
- High level of surgical skill and successful patient outcomes, particularly for joint replacements and sports medicine
- Doctors are frequently described as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional
- Efficient urgent care services in certain instances
- Staff are often noted as helpful and attentive once seen
- Clear explanation of treatment options and patient concerns being addressed
Common complaints
- Long wait times for appointments and in waiting rooms
- Concerns regarding billing practices and multiple required visits for single tests
- Inconsistent communication from staff, including late notices for appointment requirements
- Isolated reports of unprofessional, invasive, or inappropriate bedside manner from specific providers
- Serious allegations regarding surgical outcomes in isolated instances
"Dr. O’Malley is very informative when asked questions. He takes time with you, not hurried. I am very happy with Dr. O’Malley and his staff."
— rater8 review"Emergotho at Ashton dr, double booked patients which lead to me waiting 1.5 hours in the waiting room. Frustrated and in pain they finally saw me."
— Yelp review"Dr. Messina and his staff are amazing. Their patience and attention to detail are phenomenal. Thank you, for making an emergency surgery and recovery the best it can be."
— Healthgrades reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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