Lake Worth residents are served by a community known for the Lake Worth reservoir and Castle Hills. What Lake Worth lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room offering gastrointestinal emergency care. Urgent care clinics near Lake Worth often require an appointment, and many primary care offices aren't open at night or on weekends.
That's why Lake Worth residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 16 miles from Lake Worth via Hwy 199 & I-820. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need gastrointestinal emergency care near the Lake Worth reservoir and Castle Hills, our GI emergency team is ready.
GI emergency care Lake Worth trusts.
When it matters, where you go makes a difference. Here is why Lake Worth residents near the Lake Worth reservoir and Castle Hills choose ER Of Fort Worth.
20-minute drive from Lake Worth
Take Jacksboro Highway (Hwy 199) east to I-820, then north to I-35W and Heritage Trace Parkway.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every Lake Worth patient is treated by an Emergency Medicine specialist — not just a PA or NP.
On-site CT & ultrasound
Fast answers for severe or unexplained abdominal pain.
IV fluids & fast relief
Rehydration and anti-nausea medication the same visit.
GI emergencies we handle.
From a sudden stomach bug to a possible appendicitis, we diagnose and treat the full range of gastrointestinal emergencies.
- ✓Abdominal pain (sharp, cramping or persistent)
- ✓Nausea and vomiting
- ✓GI bleeding
- ✓Appendicitis symptoms
- ✓Gallbladder attacks
- ✓Pancreatitis
- ✓Bowel obstruction
- ✓Severe dehydration
- ✓Food poisoning & gastroenteritis
Come in if you have—
- —Abdominal pain that is severe or getting worse
- —Vomiting that won't stop after 24 hours
- —Vomit or stool that contains blood
- —Fever along with abdominal pain
- —Signs of dehydration — dizziness, dry mouth, little or no urination
- —Pain spreading to the chest, back or shoulder
In pain right now?
Most patients reach a treatment room within minutes.
Diagnostics & treatment we offer.
CT & ultrasound imaging
Fast, on-site imaging to pinpoint the cause of abdominal pain.
Comprehensive lab panels
CBC, liver and pancreatic enzymes, electrolytes and infection markers.
IV fluids for dehydration
Rapid rehydration when vomiting or diarrhea has taken a toll.
Anti-nausea & pain medication
Relief starts as soon as you're seen.
IV antibiotics for infection
When a GI infection needs more than oral medication.
Getting to our ER from Lake Worth, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 16 miles from Lake Worth. The drive typically takes 20 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions.
- 1 Primary route: Take Jacksboro Highway (Hwy 199) east to I-820, then north to I-35W and Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~16 miles, ~20 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From Castle Hills, follow Lake Worth Blvd to Hwy 199 east, connecting to I-820 northbound. Total: ~16 miles, ~20 min.
- ! Tip: Call 817-945-4200 from Lake Worth with any questions before you arrive.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for Lake Worth's GI care.
Most patients seen within minutes
No hospital-ER-style waiting room delays.
Board-certified ER physicians
Trained specifically in acute abdominal emergencies.
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.
Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth patients.
When is abdominal pain a real emergency?
If pain is severe, getting worse, or paired with fever, vomiting blood, inability to keep fluids down, or pain spreading to the chest or back, it's time to be seen. When in doubt, come in.
What's the difference between food poisoning and something more serious?
Food poisoning usually improves within 24–48 hours. Pain that's localized, worsening, or accompanied by fever or bleeding needs evaluation to rule out appendicitis, gallbladder disease or other causes.
Can a freestanding ER evaluate appendicitis symptoms?
Yes. We have on-site CT and ultrasound to evaluate for appendicitis and other surgical causes of abdominal pain, and we coordinate transfer for surgery when needed.
Will I need surgery?
Most GI emergencies don't require surgery and can be treated with fluids, medication and monitoring. If imaging or labs suggest a surgical cause, we'll coordinate transfer to the appropriate facility.
Do you treat dehydration from a stomach bug?
Yes. IV fluids and anti-nausea medication typically bring fast relief, often within the same visit.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from Lake Worth TX?
We are approximately 16 miles from Lake Worth — about 20 minutes under normal traffic. Take Jacksboro Highway (Hwy 199) east to I-820, then north to I-35W and Heritage Trace Parkway.
What is the fastest route from Lake Worth to your ER?
Take Jacksboro Highway (Hwy 199) east to I-820, then north to I-35W and Heritage Trace Parkway. From Castle Hills, follow Lake Worth Blvd to Hwy 199 east, connecting to I-820 northbound. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Can Lake Worth 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.