Orthopedics - UNC Health Blue Ridge
Orthopedics • Morganton, NC
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About
UNC Health Blue Ridge is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Morganton, NC, with about 243 employees and nearly 50 sites in Western North Carolina. It joined the UNC Health family on Oct 1, 2021. The system provides comprehensive care across multiple locations, including one hospital with two sites, a wellness center, and a continuing care retirement community, supported by roughly 120 primary care physicians and specialists. It offers graduate medical education and emphasizes rural healthcare access. For orthopedics specifically, UNC Health Blue Ridge is part of a larger network of board-certified physicians and advanced technology-enabled services; exact Orthopedics department details aren’t listed, but you can contact them for orthopedic care at their Morganton facilities. Key contacts: info@blueridgehealth.org; 800-821-1535 or 828-580-5000. Address: 2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655 (HQ).
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FAQs
What services do you offer in Orthopedics at UNC Health Blue Ridge?
From fractures and sprains to arthritis care and knee replacement surgery, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons treat orthopedic injuries and conditions with innovative surgical and nonsurgical techniques.
Which counties do you serve?
We are a state-of-the-art provider of adult orthopedic services and joint surgery across Burke, McDowell, Caldwell, Catawba and surrounding counties.
Do you treat specific conditions?
Yes. Services include carpal tunnel syndrome, elbow/arm/shoulder issues, occupational-related disorders, osteoarthritis, joint reconstruction of the hip/knee/shoulder/elbow/pelvis, spinal injury/surgery, scoliosis, back and neck pain, spinal osteoporosis, sports medicine, foot and ankle surgery, and nerve injuries.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: very positive
- WebMD (Dr. Earl Walker, MD): 5.0 out of 5 (17 ratings (2 reviews))
- WebMD (Dr. Myron Smith, MD): 5.0 out of 5 (14 ratings (1 review))
- rater8 (Dr. Earl W. Walker, Jr., MD): 4.9 (138 ratings (64 comments))
Patients praise
- Caring/compassionate bedside manner
- Doctors listened to concerns and explained conditions/treatments
- Thorough exams and clear instructions; helpful follow-up
- Courteous staff and positive overall experience with orthopedic group/surgeries
Common complaints
- No specific complaints were found in the provided review excerpts/summaries.
"“Each appointment at Emerge Ortho is a 10 out of 10 experience. Dr. Walker has a great bed side manner, he genuinely cares for his patients.”"
- WebMD review for Dr. Earl Walker"“I've been a patient of Dr. Walkers for a few years now. He's done a couple of surgeries on me & each one of them was a success… [and] takes time to explain everything.”"
- WebMD review for Dr. Earl Walker"“Dr. Smith's compassion is genuine… His professionalism is beyond compare… Dr. Smith's ability has allowed my Mother to heal and maintain quality of life.”"
- WebMD review for Dr. Myron SmithSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Expert Foot and Ankle Care Available in Morganton and Valdese - Apr 30, 2026
- Morganton NC hospital appoints new board members - Jul 7, 2026
- UNC Health Blue Ridge trauma center earns Level III status | News | The Paper - Jul 16, 2025
- UNCBR's CEO reflects on his first year at the hospital | News | The Paper - Sep 4, 2025
- High Value Orthopedic Care for North Carolina State Employees | EmergeOrtho - Feb 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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