Denton residents are served by a community known for the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and the historic Denton Square. What Denton lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room offering abdominal pain evaluation. Urgent care clinics near Denton often require an appointment, and many primary care offices aren't open at night or on weekends.
That's why Denton residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 25 miles from Denton via I-35W. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need abdominal pain evaluation near the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and the historic Denton Square, our evaluation team is ready.
Abdominal pain care Denton trusts.
When it matters, where you go makes a difference. Here is why Denton residents near the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, and the historic Denton Square choose ER Of Fort Worth.
30-minute drive from Denton
Take I-35W south directly toward Fort Worth and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway — one continuous route the entire way.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every Denton patient is treated by an Emergency Medicine specialist — not just a PA or NP.
On-site CT & ultrasound
Pinpoints the cause the same visit.
Fast pain relief
IV pain medication started early in your visit.
What the location of pain can suggest.
Where abdominal pain is located can offer real clues, though only an exam and imaging can confirm the cause.
- ✓Upper right — possible gallbladder
- ✓Upper center — possible pancreas or stomach
- ✓Upper left — possible spleen or stomach
- ✓Lower right — possible appendicitis
- ✓Lower left — possible diverticulitis
- ✓Widespread or unclear — needs full evaluation
Come in if you have—
- —Sudden, severe pain that came on quickly
- —Pain with fever, vomiting blood, or bloody stool
- —A rigid, tender abdomen
- —Pain that worsens with movement or touch
- —Pain during pregnancy
- —Inability to keep fluids down
In pain right now?
Walk in — most patients are seen within minutes.
How we find the cause.
CT & ultrasound imaging
Pinpoints the cause — appendicitis, gallbladder, kidney stones and more.
Comprehensive lab panels
Blood work and urinalysis to check for infection and organ function.
Fast pain relief
IV pain medication started early in your visit.
Coordinated surgical transfer
If imaging points to a surgical cause, we coordinate the handoff directly.
Getting to our ER from Denton, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 25 miles from Denton. The drive typically takes 30 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions.
- 1 Primary route: Take I-35W south directly toward Fort Worth and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway — one continuous route the entire way. Total: ~25 miles, ~30 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From the Denton Square, UNT, or TWU campuses, head to I-35E/I-35W south and follow signs toward Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~25 miles, ~30 min.
- ! Tip: Call 817-945-4200 from Denton with any questions before you arrive.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for Denton's abdominal pain care.
Most patients seen within minutes
No hospital-ER-style waiting room delays.
Board-certified ER physicians
Trained to evaluate acute abdominal pain quickly and accurately.
Full diagnostics on-site
CT, ultrasound, X-ray and lab all in one building.
Coordinated transfer if needed
If surgery is required, we coordinate the handoff directly.
Insurance accepted.
Denton residents should not delay care due to insurance questions. We accept all major commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and many more. View our full accepted insurance list —
Self-pay pricing is also available and discussed transparently before treatment.
Questions from Denton patients.
When is abdominal pain a real emergency?
If pain is severe, sudden, or paired with fever, vomiting blood, a rigid abdomen, or inability to keep fluids down, it needs evaluation right away. When in doubt, come in.
What does the location of my pain tell you?
Location offers clues — for example, lower-right pain can suggest appendicitis, upper-right pain can suggest the gallbladder — but imaging and exam are needed to confirm the actual cause.
Will I need a CT scan?
Often, yes, especially for pain that's severe, localized or unclear in cause. Our on-site CT gives us answers the same visit.
Can this be treated without surgery?
Many causes of abdominal pain — infections, gastritis, kidney stones, constipation — are treated with medication, not surgery. We'll only recommend surgical transfer when imaging or labs point to a surgical cause.
Should I go to urgent care or the ER for stomach pain?
For pain that is severe, sudden, or comes with fever, vomiting, or other concerning symptoms, come to the ER — urgent care generally lacks CT and ultrasound imaging needed to rule out serious causes.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from Denton TX?
We are approximately 25 miles from Denton — about 30 minutes under normal traffic. Take I-35W south directly toward Fort Worth and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway — one continuous route the entire way.
What is the fastest route from Denton to your ER?
Take I-35W south directly toward Fort Worth and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway — one continuous route the entire way. From the Denton Square, UNT, or TWU campuses, head to I-35E/I-35W south and follow signs toward Heritage Trace Parkway. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Can Denton patients use online check-in?
Online check-in at /online-check-in/ is available for non-emergency visits. If your symptoms are severe or urgent, call 817-945-4200 or come straight in instead.