Richland Hills's approximately 8,000 residents are served by a community known for the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills' established residential neighborhoods. What Richland Hills lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room offering confidential, same-visit STD testing and treatment. Urgent care clinics near Richland Hills often require an appointment, and many primary care offices aren't open at night or on weekends.
That's why Richland Hills residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 11 miles from Richland Hills via I-820 & I-35W. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need confidential testing or treatment near the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills' established residential neighborhoods, our STD testing & treatment team offers PCR testing, same-visit antibiotics, and full HIPAA privacy — no appointment, no judgment.
Confidential STD care Richland Hills trusts.
When privacy and speed both matter, where you go for testing makes a difference. Here is why Richland Hills residents near the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills' established residential neighborhoods choose ER Of Fort Worth.
15-minute drive from Richland Hills
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway.
Full HIPAA confidentiality
Richland Hills patients' records are protected. No one contacts partners or anyone else without your permission.
Same-visit results & treatment
Most tests return in under an hour, with treatment started the same visit for Richland Hills patients.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every Richland Hills patient is treated professionally and respectfully — no judgment, ever.
STD warning signs.
Many STIs cause no symptoms at all. If Richland Hills residents have had a concerning exposure, testing is the only way to know for sure.
Common infections.
We test and treat the full range of sexually transmitted infections for Richland Hills patients.
- ✓Chlamydia
- ✓Gonorrhea
- ✓Syphilis
- ✓HIV
- ✓Herpes simplex virus
- ✓Trichomoniasis
- ✓HPV-related disease
Get tested if you have—
- —Any symptoms of an STI (discharge, sores, pain)
- —Known exposure to a partner with an STI
- —Pelvic inflammatory disease symptoms
- —Testicular pain and swelling
- —Severe genital pain or sores
- —Pregnancy with possible STI exposure
Have questions? Call us from Richland Hills.
Fully confidential — we can help you decide.
Treatments we offer.
Our ER provides confidential same-visit STD testing and treatment 24/7 for Richland Hills patients.
Rapid PCR & antigen testing
PCR-level testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and more — results in under an hour for most tests.
Single-dose antibiotics
Many bacterial STIs cured with one injection or pill given during your visit.
Antiviral therapy
For herpes outbreaks — fast symptom relief and reduced transmission risk.
Partner notification guidance
Confidential counseling on how and when to talk with partners about testing.
Follow-up referral
Connection to primary care or specialty providers for ongoing management.
Full confidentiality
HIPAA-protected medical records. Self-pay options available if you prefer to keep insurance out.
Getting to our ER from Richland Hills, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 11 miles from Richland Hills. The drive typically takes 15 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions.
- 1 Primary route: Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From Glenview Drive, head to Loop 820 westbound and follow signs to I-35W north. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- ! Tip: Your visit is completely confidential — feel free to call 817-945-4200 from Richland Hills with any questions before you arrive.
Our parking lot offers discreet drop-off access directly adjacent to the front entrance. See our full Richland Hills service area page for a map and neighborhood details.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for Richland Hills's STD care.
Full HIPAA confidentiality
Richland Hills patients' visit and records are protected. No one contacts partners or anyone else without your permission.
Same-visit treatment
Get tested, get results, and start treatment all in one visit — usually under an hour.
No judgment
Board-certified ER physicians treat STI care like any other medical concern — professionally and respectfully.
Insurance or self-pay
We accept all major insurance, or offer transparent self-pay pricing for full privacy. See full insurance list —
Insurance accepted.
Richland Hills residents should not delay STD testing or treatment due to insurance questions. We accept all major commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare and many more. View our full accepted insurance list —
If confidentiality is a concern, our billing team can discuss transparent self-pay pricing so your visit does not appear on an insurance statement.
Questions from Richland Hills patients.
How far is ER Of Fort Worth from Richland Hills TX?
We are approximately 11 miles from Richland Hills — about 15 minutes under normal traffic. Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway.
What is the fastest route from Richland Hills to your ER?
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway. From Glenview Drive, head to Loop 820 westbound and follow signs to I-35W north. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Is STD testing confidential for Richland Hills patients?
Yes. All medical records are protected by HIPAA. We do not contact partners, employers, or anyone else without your permission. Richland Hills patients can also discuss self-pay options if they'd prefer their insurance not show the visit.
How long do STD test results take for Richland Hills patients?
Many tests — HIV rapid, gonorrhea, chlamydia PCR — return in under an hour. Some send-out tests take 1—3 days, and we'll call Richland Hills patients directly with those results.
Will my insurance cover STD testing from Richland Hills TX?
Yes, we accept BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Medicare, Tricare and most major commercial plans. See our full insurance details at /insurance/. Self-pay pricing is also available for full privacy.
Can Richland Hills patients be treated the same visit?
Yes. We can start antibiotics or antivirals during your visit, often before final culture results come back — no need for a separate appointment to begin treatment.
Do Richland Hills patients need to bring a partner for STD testing?
No — but partners should also be tested. Our team can provide confidential guidance on partner notification without involving anyone else in your visit.
Can Richland Hills patients use online check-in for STD testing?
Online check-in at /online-check-in/ is available for non-emergency visits, including STD testing. If you have severe pelvic or testicular pain, high fever, or other urgent symptoms, call 817-945-4200 or come straight in instead.
What's the best route from the the Loop 820 corridor and Richland Hills' established residential neighborhoods area in Richland Hills to your ER?
Take I-820 west to I-35W north and exit at Heritage Trace Parkway. From Glenview Drive, head to Loop 820 westbound and follow signs to I-35W north. Both routes average 15 minutes under normal Tarrant County traffic.