Coppell residents are served by a community known for Old Town Coppell and Wagon Wheel Park, near DFW Airport's north entrance. What Coppell lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room offering gastrointestinal emergency care. Urgent care clinics near Coppell often require an appointment, and many primary care offices aren't open at night or on weekends.
That's why Coppell residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 22 miles from Coppell via Hwy 121. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need gastrointestinal emergency care near Old Town Coppell and Wagon Wheel Park, near DFW Airport's north entrance, our GI emergency team is ready.
GI emergency care Coppell trusts.
When it matters, where you go makes a difference. Here is why Coppell residents near Old Town Coppell and Wagon Wheel Park, near DFW Airport's north entrance choose ER Of Fort Worth.
25-minute drive from Coppell
Take Hwy 121 north and west around DFW Airport's north entrance, connecting to I-35W north to Heritage Trace Parkway.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every Coppell 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 Coppell, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 22 miles from Coppell. The drive typically takes 25 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions.
- 1 Primary route: Take Hwy 121 north and west around DFW Airport's north entrance, connecting to I-35W north to Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~22 miles, ~25 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From Old Town Coppell, follow Sandy Lake Road to Hwy 121 west toward I-35W. Total: ~22 miles, ~25 min.
- ! Tip: Call 817-945-4200 from Coppell with any questions before you arrive.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for Coppell'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.
Coppell 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 Coppell 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 Coppell TX?
We are approximately 22 miles from Coppell — about 25 minutes under normal traffic. Take Hwy 121 north and west around DFW Airport's north entrance, connecting to I-35W north to Heritage Trace Parkway.
What is the fastest route from Coppell to your ER?
Take Hwy 121 north and west around DFW Airport's north entrance, connecting to I-35W north to Heritage Trace Parkway. From Old Town Coppell, follow Sandy Lake Road to Hwy 121 west toward I-35W. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Can Coppell 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.