At Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, we take care of patients of all ages. Conveniently located in Waco, we’re dedicated to helping the communities around Waco live their healthiest lives.
The care team here includes primary care physicians, DOs and PACs. They work together to create a care plan that puts you at the center of your care.
This experienced team is here for every step of your health journey. Our goal is simple: to help you get Better and stay that way.
Insurances accepted
Baylor Scott & White has established agreements with several types of insurance to ensure your health needs are covered.
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Aetna - (12)Choice POS IIOpen Access Elect ChoiceOpen Access Managed ChoiceSelect SMAetna Signature AdministratorsElect ChoiceHealth Network OptionHMOManaged ChoiceOpen Access SelectOpen Choice PPOQPOS
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - (16)HMO Network-Individual/FamilyEPO Network-Individual/FamilyBSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSABSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQABSW SeniorCare Advantage HMOBSW SeniorCare Advantage PPOHMO Network-GroupPPO Network-GroupPPO Choice NetworkPPO Choice Preferred NetworkCigna PPO Network - Out of Area Member PlanPHCS/OPTUM - PPO Network - Out-of-Area Member PlanEPO Network-GroupMcLane Group NetworkBSW Preferred HMO Network - GroupBSW Preferred PPO Network
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - (12)Blue Advantage HMOBlue Choice PPOBlue EssentialsBlue Essentials Access HMOBlue PremierBlue Premier Open Access HMOMedicare Advantage - EFH RetireesMedicare Advantage - OncorParPlanTraditionalIndemnitySTAR Kids
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Cigna - (3)Children's Medical Center Employee PlanCity of Dallas Employee PlanOpen Access Plus
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Coventry - (1)Coventry/First Health
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Coventry Workers' Compensation - (1)Coventry Workers' Compensation
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DFW ConnectedCare - (1)American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
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Galaxy Health Network - (1)Galaxy Health Network
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Gladney Center - (1)Gladney Center
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Group Nacional Provincial - (1)Group Nacional Provincial
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Healthscope - (2)DART ACO FlexDART ACO
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HealthSmart - (2)ACCEL NetworkPreferred Network
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Humana - (5)ChoiceCareHumana PreferredNational POSCommercial PPO PlansCommercial HMO Plans
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Independent Medical Systems - (1)IMS Network
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Injury Management Organization (IMO) - (1)Injury Management Organization (IMO)
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Midland Memorial Hospital - (1)Employee Benefit Plan
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Mother Frances Hospital Regional - (1)Self-Insured Employee Plan
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OccuNet - (1)Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
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PHCS Network - (1)PHCS Network
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Reny Company - (1)Workers Comp
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Rockport - (1)Workers Comp
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Scott & White Health Plan - (1)RightCare STAR Medicaid Network
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - (1)Workers Comp
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Superior Health Plan - (5)STARSTAR+PLUSCHIPCHIP PerinateFoster Care
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Superior HealthPlan - (4)CHIP PerinateFoster CareSTARSTAR+PLUS
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Tricare - (3)Tricare ExtraTricare PrimeTricare Select
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UnitedHealth - (24)Charter HMOCharter EPOCharter POSChoice HMOChoice +HMOChoice EPOChoice Plus POSCore HMOCore EPOCore Choice Plus POSNavigate EPONavigate HMONavigate HMO+Navigate POSPPOOptions PPOSelect +Select HMOSelect EPOSelect Plus POSSTARSTAR+PLUSCHIPSTAR Kids
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University Mary Hardin-Baylor - (1)Employee Benefit Plan
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Our board-certified, fellowship-trained spine specialists are renowned for their expertise in many spinal and neck conditions, including:
- Arthritis
- Cervical Radiculopathy
- Cervical Fracture
- Stenosis
- Disc Protrusion
- Fracture of the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumber Stenosis
- Lumber Degenerative Disc Disease
- Spine Trauma
- Lumber Stenosis
- Herniated disk in the neck and back
- Sciatica
- Spinal stenosis
- Laminectomy
- Fusion operations for specific types of disk herniation
- Spine trauma or fractures
- Adolescent scoliosis
- Bone health and osteoporosis
- Flat feet and bone spurs to plantar fasciitis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Neuropathies
- Achilles tendonitis
- Heel pain
- Bunions
- Hammertoe
- Hallux rigidus (stiff big toe)
- Orthopedic trauma
- Forefoot reconstruction
- Neuropathies
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Sports related injuries
- Total ankle replacement surgery
Southwest Sports also coordinates with pediatric orthopedic specialists at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center on pediatric foot and ankle surgeries.
Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine and Orthopedics treats diseases and injuries that cause pain and impair the strength, function and flexibility of hands, wrists and fingers. We treat:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Dupuytren’s contracture (a disabling hand disorder in which thick, scar-like tissue bands form within the palm and may extend into the fingers)
- Other problems including complex total elbow replacement
Southwest Sports also offers an extensive hand therapy program where specially trained occupational therapists help hand surgery patients regain strength and range of motion.
With advances in technology and surgical procedures, the orthopedic surgeons on our medical staff offer a variety of options for treating your joint issue, including total joint replacement.
Total Joint Replacement
This approach completely replaces the damaged joint with an implant designed to provide you with a good-as-new joint that will help you regain range of motion, significantly reduce or eliminate pain, and resume your normal life. We offer:
- Experienced joint replacement specialists
- Prosthesis development to provide better, longer-lasting implants
- Robotic-arm assisted technology
- Fast recovery times
Patient Education
Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopedics has developed an innovative education and therapy program designed to help total joint replacement patients return home sooner—often three days post-op.
Our coordinated orthopedic care team combines early mobility with progressive rehabilitation and advanced pain management for rapid recovery.
You rely on your knees every day. After years of constant use, they may begin to wear out. We offer several options for joint replacement, joint revision and partial knee resurfacing to get you back on the move safely and quickly. We Treat:
- Knee Pain
- Runners Knee
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Jumpers Knee
- Chondromalacia Patella
- Jumpers Knee
- ACL, MCL, and PCL Tears
- Chondral ( Articular Cartilage Defects)
- Patellar Instability
- Patellofemoral Instability
- Patella Fracture
- Recurrent Patella Dislocation
- Quadriceps Tendon Rupture
- Patella Tendon Rupture
- Lateral Meniscus Syndrome
Minimally invasive surgical approaches are performed through the laparoscope and typically result in a quicker recovery. The specially trained orthopedic surgeons perform:
- Total knee replacements
- Partial knee replacements
- Total hip replacements
- Rapid Joint Recovery Program
At Baylor Scott & White Southwest Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, the physical therapists are dedicated to helping patients find the best way back from all types of injuries, illnesses and acute and chronic conditions through specialized inpatient and outpatient therapy.
From sports injuries to stroke rehabilitation, our goal is to use a comprehensive approach to return you to a more active, healthful lifestyle.
We treat numerous conditions in the areas of:
- Post-operative care
- Sports injuries
- Rehabilitation services and treatments
Our blue-ribbon team of sports medicine specialists is here to provide care for any acute or chronic orthopedic sports injury. Staffed by our board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedic surgeons, our Saturday Morning Sports Clinic provides student athletes quick access for injury assessment and treatment recommendations. The Saturday Morning Sports Clinic is open to all student athletes from the Waco Region:
Southwest Sports Medicine Non-surgical shoulder specialists perform in-depth evaluations and use advanced imaging studies when necessary to determine the underlying cause of your shoulder injury. Most injuries can be treated conservatively by nonsurgical procedures. Southwest Sports Medicine offers a comprehensive range of treatment options ranging from pain medication and physical therapy to state-of-the-art biologic injections to speed up your recovery. We treat:
- Shoulder Cuff Tear
- Clavicle Fracture
- Shoulder Impingement
- Arthritis of the Shoulder
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Pain
- Subluxation
- Slap Tears
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Joint Tear
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Little League Shoulder
- Burners or Stingers
- Osteochondritis Dissecans
We provide a wide range of nonsurgical care for the injured athlete as well, including:
- Concussion management
- Pulmonary function testing
- Diagnosis and treatment of exercise-induced asthma
Senior staff and resident physicians provide on-site care for sports injuries for area sports teams.
Many of our board-certified, fellowship-trained sports medicine orthopedists served as team physicians for Baylor Athletics. Now they’re serving area youth.
Working on the field and in the locker rooms, our team physicians have as their goal the health, safety Team Physician Program
Senior staff and resident physicians provide on-site care for sports injuries for area sports teams.
Services Provided
- Assess game-day injuries on-site
- Provide on-site medical care for injured athlete
- Make decision whether athlete may return to play
- Coordinate any further necessary care for injured athlete
- Coordinate rehabilitation and return to play
- Work with athletic trainers to provide additional training and medical expertise
Educate athletes on:
- Proper nutrition
- Substance abuse
- Potential medical problems that could affect performance
- Provide proper documentation and medical record keeping
Events Covered
- High school football games
- 5K and 10K races
- UMHB basketball
- TC basketball, baseball, softball
- Area high school baseball playoffs
- Area high school softball playoffs
Pay bill
Baylor Scott & White Health is pleased to offer you multiple options to pay your bill. View our guide to understand your Baylor Scott & White billing statement.
We offer two online payment options:
- Make a one-time payment without registering by selecting the "Pay a Bill as a Guest" option.
- Enroll or login to your MyBSWHealth account to view account balances and statements, setup a payment plan or enroll in paperless statements.
Other payment options:
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Pay by mail
To ensure that your payment is properly applied to your account, detach the slip from your Baylor Scott & White billing statement and return the slip with your payment. If paying by check or money order, be sure to include your account number on the check or money order.
Please mail payment to the address listed on your statement.
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Pay by phone
Call 1.800.994.0371 to make a payment. Payments can be made over the phone with our automated phone payment system 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All payments made via the automated phone payment system will post the next business day.
If you need to speak to someone about a Baylor Scott & White bill from our hospitals or clinics, our Customer Service department is available to take payments over the phone from Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
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Pay in person
Payments can be made in person at the facility where you received services.
Financial assistance
At Baylor Scott & White Health, we want to be a resource for you and your family. Our team of customer service representatives and financial counselors are here to help you find financial solutions that can help cover your cost of care. We encourage you to speak to a member of our team at any time before, during or after care is received.