North Richland Hills residents are served by a community known for NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course. What North Richland Hills lacks is a 24/7 freestanding emergency room offering gastrointestinal emergency care. Urgent care clinics near North Richland Hills often require an appointment, and many primary care offices aren't open at night or on weekends.
That's why North Richland Hills residents rely on ER Of Fort Worth at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway — just 11 miles from North Richland Hills via N. Tarrant Pkwy. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. When you need gastrointestinal emergency care near NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course, our GI emergency team is ready.
GI emergency care North Richland Hills trusts.
When it matters, where you go makes a difference. Here is why North Richland Hills residents near NRH Centre and Iron Horse Golf Course choose ER Of Fort Worth.
15-minute drive from North Richland Hills
Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway.
Board-certified ER physicians
Every North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills, TX.
We are located at 4561 Heritage Trace Parkway, Suite 117, Fort Worth, TX 76244 — approximately 11 miles from North Richland Hills. The drive typically takes 15 minutes or less under normal traffic conditions.
- 1 Primary route: Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- 2 Alternate route: From I-820, exit onto Rufe Snow Drive north, then turn west on Heritage Trace Parkway. Total: ~11 miles, ~15 min.
- ! Tip: Call 817-945-4200 from North Richland Hills with any questions before you arrive.
Why ER Of Fort Worth for North Richland Hills'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.
North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills 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 North Richland Hills TX?
We are approximately 11 miles from North Richland Hills — about 15 minutes under normal traffic. Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway.
What is the fastest route from North Richland Hills to your ER?
Take Davis Boulevard north to North Tarrant Parkway, then head west to Heritage Trace Parkway. From I-820, exit onto Rufe Snow Drive north, then turn west on Heritage Trace Parkway. For turn-by-turn directions, enter "4561 Heritage Trace Pkwy, Fort Worth, TX 76244" into Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Can North Richland Hills 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.