Colleyville's approximately 26,000 residents are served by a community known for the Colleyville Nature Center and the Glade Road corridor. What Colleyville lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room equipped to evaluate and treat burns of any severity on-site. Hospital ERs near Colleyville can mean multi-hour waits — and burns need fast pain control and wound care to heal well.
That's why Colleyville residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 12 miles from Colleyville via Heritage Trace Pkwy. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When a thermal, chemical, or electrical burn happens near the Colleyville Nature Center and the Glade Road corridor, our burns treatment team provides rapid evaluation, debridement, IV pain control and burn-center coordination — no appointment required.
Burn care Colleyville trusts.
When a burn happens, fast pain control and the right wound care matter for healing. Here is why Colleyville residents near the Colleyville Nature Center and the Glade Road corridor choose ER Of Fort Worth.
15-minute drive from Colleyville
Take Hwy 26 (Colleyville Blvd) west to Glade Road, then continue onto Heritage Trace Parkway westbound.
Serious burns triaged immediately
Large burns and airway concerns are high-priority — Colleyville patients are brought back and pain control starts right away.
On-site imaging & labs
CT, X-ray and full lab to evaluate smoke inhalation, electrical injury, and systemic burns in one visit for Colleyville patients.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every Colleyville patient is evaluated by a board-certified emergency medicine physician — 24 hours a day, every day.
Recognizing burn severity.
Burn depth and size determine the right treatment. Colleyville residents who recognize these signs early get faster care and better healing outcomes.
Common causes.
Understanding the type of burn guides the right treatment approach and helps identify hidden injuries in Colleyville patients.
- ✓Thermal burns — fire, scalds, hot surfaces
- ✓Chemical burns — acids, alkalis, industrial agents
- ✓Electrical injury — household or industrial current
- ✓Radiation & UV burns — sunburn, radiation therapy
- ✓Friction burns — road rash, rope burn
- ✓Lightning strike
- ✓Smoke inhalation — airway and lung injury
Don't wait. Come now if—
- —Burns larger than 3 inches or covering more than a small area
- —Burns to face, hands, feet, genitals, or over joints
- —Third-degree burns — charred, white, or leathery skin
- —Any chemical or electrical burn — even with minimal visible injury
- —Burns in children or elderly patients
- —Possible smoke inhalation — hoarse voice, cough, difficulty breathing
Not sure? Call us from Colleyville.
Our nurses can help you decide.
Treatments we offer.
Our ER is fully equipped to evaluate and treat all types of burns 24/7 for Colleyville patients — from minor to severe.
Wound cleaning & debridement
Thorough irrigation, removal of dead tissue and foreign material to prevent infection and promote healing.
IV pain control
Oral and intravenous analgesics including opioids when indicated — burn pain is managed aggressively.
Specialized burn dressings
Non-adherent, antimicrobial burn dressings applied to protect the wound, reduce pain, and support healing.
Tetanus prophylaxis
Tetanus update administered with most burns as standard care — particularly important for deep or contaminated wounds.
Burn-center coordination
Direct transfer coordination to a regional burn center for severe burns requiring grafting or intensive care.
Cardiac monitoring for electrical burns
EKG and continuous cardiac monitoring — electrical injuries can cause arrhythmias even with minor skin burns.
Getting to our ER from Colleyville, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 12 miles from Colleyville. The drive typically takes 15 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions.
- 1 Primary route: Take Hwy 26 (Colleyville Blvd) west to Glade Road, then continue onto Heritage Trace Parkway westbound. Total: ~12 miles, ~15 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From neighborhoods near Glade Road, Heritage Trace Parkway runs directly west to our front door. Total: ~12 miles, ~15 min.
- ! Tip: Cool a burn under running water before you leave (no ice), then call 817-945-4200 while en route from Colleyville — our team will be prepared the moment you arrive.
Our parking lot offers drop-off access directly adjacent to the front entrance. See our full Colleyville service area page for a map and neighborhood details.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for Colleyville's burns.
Average wait under 10 min
Colleyville patients are brought back quickly — serious burns and airway concerns are triaged immediately without delay.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every patient is evaluated by an emergency-medicine-trained physician, 24/7. Our ER doctors never leave you with a mid-level alone.
On-site imaging & labs
CT, X-ray and full lab — evaluating smoke inhalation, electrical injury, and systemic burns in one visit.
All major insurance accepted
BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and more. See full insurance list —
Insurance accepted.
Colleyville residents should not delay needed burns treatment due to insurance questions. We accept all major commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and many more. View our full accepted insurance list —
Our billing team is available to answer questions about your coverage before, during, or after your visit. Self-pay pricing is transparent and available on request.
Questions from Colleyville patients.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from Colleyville TX?
We are approximately 12 miles from Colleyville — about 15 minutes under normal traffic. Take Hwy 26 (Colleyville Blvd) west to Glade Road, then continue onto Heritage Trace Parkway westbound.
What is the fastest route from Colleyville to your ER?
Take Hwy 26 (Colleyville Blvd) west to Glade Road, then continue onto Heritage Trace Parkway westbound. From neighborhoods near Glade Road, Heritage Trace Parkway runs directly west to our front door. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
How should Colleyville residents treat a minor burn at home?
Cool the burn under running water for 10—20 minutes — no ice. Cover it loosely with a clean, non-stick dressing. Seek ER care for anything more than mild redness, especially burns to the face, hands, or genitals.
When does a burn need an ER visit for Colleyville patients?
Any burn with blistering larger than a quarter, burns on the face, hands, feet, or genitals, chemical or electrical burns, or burns in children or elderly patients should be evaluated at our ER right away.
Will my insurance cover burns treatment from Colleyville TX?
Yes. We accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and most major commercial plans. See our full insurance details at /insurance/.
Will Colleyville patients need skin grafts for their burn?
Only deep third-degree burns typically require skin grafting. Most burns heal with proper wound care, dressings, and follow-up. If grafting is needed, we coordinate transfer to a regional burn center.
Are electrical burns more serious than they look for Colleyville patients?
Yes. Electrical injuries can cause extensive internal damage — including cardiac arrhythmias — even when the visible skin injury looks minor. Any electrical burn from Colleyville should be evaluated immediately with cardiac monitoring.
Can Colleyville patients use online check-in for a burn injury?
Online check-in at /online-check-in/ is available for minor, non-emergency burns. If you have a large burn, a burn to the face/hands/genitals, a chemical or electrical burn, or breathing trouble after smoke exposure, call 817-945-4200 or come straight in.
What's the best route from the the Colleyville Nature Center and the Glade Road corridor area in Colleyville to your ER?
Take Hwy 26 (Colleyville Blvd) west to Glade Road, then continue onto Heritage Trace Parkway westbound. From neighborhoods near Glade Road, Heritage Trace Parkway runs directly west to our front door. Both routes average 15 minutes under normal Tarrant County traffic.