Orthopedics - UNC Health Blue Ridge

Orthopedics • Morganton, NC

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About

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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Clinic Type

Orthopedics

Address

2201 S Sterling St, Morganton, North Carolina 28655, US

Phone

828-580-8028

Email

pardee.info@unchealth.unc.edu

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

https://www.unchealthblueridge.org/medical-services/orthopedics/

Services Offered

Orthopedics

Team

Board-certified orthopedic surgeons and staff, Board-certified — Orthopedic care team

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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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.

Commitments

Compassionate care from diagnosis to recovery
Latest surgery techniques
Care provided by members of your community

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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 Smith

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].