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 heart attack treatment. 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 heart attack treatment near the Lake Worth reservoir and Castle Hills, our cardiac care team is ready.
Cardiac 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.
EKG within minutes
12-lead EKG on arrival for anyone with chest symptoms.
On-site troponin lab
Cardiac lab testing most urgent cares don't have.
Heart attack warning signs.
A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when blood flow through a coronary artery becomes severely restricted or blocked. Symptoms aren't always dramatic — know the signs.
Get evaluated now if you have—
- —Chest pain or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
- —Chest discomfort with shortness of breath
- —Sudden sweating along with any of the above
- —Pain spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back
- —Sudden weakness, dizziness or near-fainting
- —Any crushing chest pressure, of any duration
Symptoms right now?
If severe, call 911. Otherwise, we're open 24/7.
How we evaluate & treat.
12-lead EKG on arrival
Reads your heart's electrical activity within minutes of check-in.
Troponin & cardiac enzyme labs
On-site testing to detect heart muscle damage.
Continuous cardiac monitoring
Ongoing tracking of heart rhythm throughout your visit.
IV medications & oxygen
Stabilization measures start immediately.
Chest X-ray & CT
On-site imaging to rule out other causes.
Rapid transfer coordination
If cardiac catheterization or intervention is needed, we coordinate the handoff directly.
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 cardiac care.
Board-certified ER physicians
Not urgent-care staff — Emergency Medicine specialists trained for exactly this.
Stat troponin lab on-site
Something most urgent care clinics simply don't have.
Average wait under 10 minutes
Time matters with cardiac symptoms — we move fast.
Coordinated cardiac transfer
Direct coordination for catheterization or intervention when needed.
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.
What does a heart attack feel like?
Most often, pressure, tightness or squeezing in the chest lasting more than a few minutes, sometimes spreading to the arm, jaw, neck or back. Shortness of breath, cold sweat, nausea or dizziness can accompany it — or, especially in women, be the main symptom.
Can urgent care treat a heart attack?
No. Urgent care clinics typically don't have stat troponin labs, continuous cardiac monitoring, or IV cardiac medications. Any suspected heart attack needs true emergency-room-level care.
How fast will I get an EKG?
We aim to perform a 12-lead EKG within minutes of your arrival for anyone reporting chest pain or related symptoms.
Can a heart attack come on slowly?
Yes. Symptoms can build gradually over minutes to hours rather than striking all at once, which is part of why people sometimes delay seeking care. When in doubt, get evaluated.
What's the difference between a panic attack and a heart attack?
Both can cause chest tightness and shortness of breath, which is exactly why self-diagnosing is risky. An EKG and troponin test can tell the difference quickly — that's why we run them for anyone with concerning chest symptoms.
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.