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Midwest Orthopaedic Center is an orthopaedic practice in Central Illinois, with facilities in Peoria and Pekin. It provides care for muscles, bones and joints — from initial evaluation through surgery and rehabilitation — and describes itself as "your home for orthopaedics." The practice combines board-certified doctors, in-house imaging, and treatment by appointment, and it also operates a dedicated orthopaedic hospital and a walk-in clinic.
What the practice offers
The site organizes care around standard orthopaedic subspecialties and related services. Listed specialties and services include:
- Hip and knee reconstruction
- Sports medicine
- Neck and back care
- Hand, wrist and elbow care
- Shoulder care
- Foot and ankle care, including podiatry
- Fracture care and trauma care
- Pediatric orthopaedics
- Pain management
- Therapy and rehabilitation
- Diagnostic imaging
- Robotic surgery
The site states that the practice's doctors are board-certified and that it is "leaders in every standard orthopaedic subspecialty." It also notes the recent addition of Emily Wichern, MD, who specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery.
The three care settings
The practice describes three distinct places where patients receive care, which is useful to know before deciding where to go:
| Setting | What it is | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest Orthopaedic Center | The main practice, with board-certified doctors, in-house imaging and treatment by appointment | Scheduled evaluation and ongoing care for muscles, bones and joints |
| Midwest Orthopaedic Hospital at Carle Health Proctor Hospital | An advanced surgical facility within the Carle Health network, with a team of surgeons and specialists | Surgical procedures and recovery |
| Midwest Ortho First Walk-in Clinic | Walk-in service for broken bones, sprains, strains and other immediate needs (Peoria location only) | Immediate orthopaedic needs when you don't want to wait for an appointment |
When the walk-in clinic makes sense
The practice positions its walk-in clinic as an alternative to the ER and urgent care for orthopaedic injuries. According to the site, the clinic is open 7 days a week and staffed by doctors. Temporary summer hours listed are Monday–Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday–Sunday 9am to noon, at the Peoria location.
This setting fits situations such as a suspected broken bone, a sprain or a strain — particularly during athletic season, which the site cites as a reason to use walk-in care rather than the ER. Because the clinic is Peoria-only, patients in Pekin or elsewhere should confirm which location handles their need before going.
What to expect as a patient
The site frames care as personal and continuous: treatment from the moment you walk through the door through surgery and rehabilitation, at facilities it describes as advanced and close to home. In-house imaging supports evaluation at the main practice, and the hospital setting supports surgical care within the Carle Health network.
For practical matters, the site provides a Billing & Insurance section and a Pay Your Bill page, so cost and coverage questions are handled through those pages rather than at the point of care. The site does not publish pricing details, so patients should check the billing and insurance resources or contact the practice directly.
Who this practice is for
Midwest Orthopaedic Center is aimed at patients in Central Illinois — primarily the Peoria and Pekin areas — who need orthopaedic care for the back, neck, hip, knee, shoulder, hand, wrist, elbow, foot or ankle, including sports injuries, fractures, pediatric orthopaedic needs and post-surgical rehabilitation. Patients who want a scheduled appointment with a specialist, surgical care within a hospital setting, or same-day walk-in treatment for an injury each have a corresponding entry point described on the site.