Erlanger Orthopaedics Gunbarrel Walk-In Clinic

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a delivery driver arrived early with a mysterious package marked ‘Top Secret’. Over the intercom came an urgent announcement: ‘Attention patients and staff—please avoid using the north hallway for the next hour.’ Curiosity grew until finally, someone asked why. The receptionist whispered back: ‘They found a new species of orthopedic cast-eating beetle in there.’ Soon enough, everyone was buzzing about these critters. A few days later, another delivery brought special traps and baits. Word spread that the beetles were now famous—even attracting visitors from nearby clinics. Eventually, it became known as the place where you could get both orthopedic care AND an up-close look at nature’s little engineers.

2. A sign appeared one day in the waiting room: 'If you hear your name called over the PA system three times within an hour, you're officially the luckiest person here.' Since then, no one has ever left without a smile. Soon enough, an elderly gentleman named Mr. Smith was called thrice within half an hour. The receptionist grinned and said, ‘Mr. Smith, looks like today’s your lucky day!’ As he walked out smiling, another voice announced, “Next!” A young delivery driver groaned, ‘Oh come on, that wasn’t even my real name…” Everyone laughed, and the clinic became known for its daily dose of good humor.

3. One afternoon, while patients were settling in for their appointments, an unexpected announcement crackled over the intercom: "Attention please—if you’ve ever been told by a friend that you walk like a penguin, today is your lucky day!" A confused delivery driver asked if he needed to bring penguins instead of papers. A neighbor came in complaining his dog waddles exactly like one too. By the end of the day, everyone left with a smile and a free pair of crutches shaped like penguins.

4. Late one night, as the clinic’s fluorescent lights hummed softly, a strange clicking sound echoed through the empty hallway. Everyone who heard it swore it came from behind the closed door of Dr. Erlanger's office. Finally, someone knocked on the door and asked what the noise was. It turned out to be just an old coffee machine in Dr. Erlanger’s office, left on overnight by a regular. The clinic staff laughed it off, knowing that sometimes even the quietest places can surprise you.