Worth the trip.
We’ll make it easy.
Families travel from more than 30 states to Hey Clinic. Raleigh-Durham is more accessible than you think — and we’ve designed everything to make the journey as smooth as possible. Here’s everything you need to plan your visit.
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Surgical excellence when needed.
The most common reason families travel to us is a second opinion. They’ve been told their child needs surgery. They’re not certain. They want to see the doctor whose new Hey Clinic study shows surgery can be reduced by up to 65%* for growing children through Schroth exercises and Rigo 3D bracing.
“We flew in from Ohio certain our daughter needed surgery. Dr. Hey looked at her X-rays, watched her walk, and said: let’s try this the right way first. Two years later — no surgery. She’s a competitive dancer.”
— Katie’s Mom, Columbus OH · AIS · Cobb 42° → 21° · No surgeryWhat they find when they arrive: a team that spends an hour with them, explains everything on a big screen, and tells them the truth — even when the truth is good news.
Conservative treatment excellence
Schroth therapy, Rigo Chêneau bracing, and EOS imaging — the European gold standard. A new Hey Clinic study shows surgery can be reduced by up to 65% for growing children through Schroth exercises and Rigo 3D bracing.
Up to 65% avoid surgery · New Hey Clinic study*Based on Hey Clinic outcomes data for growing patients treated with Schroth therapy and Rigo-Chêneau bracing.
Surgical excellence when truly needed
4,500+ spinal deformity corrections. Complex and revision surgery expertise. The SRS safety checklist Dr. Hey authored — 187 steps, every case. When surgery is right, you’re in the best hands.
4,500+ deformity corrections · SRS checklist authorYou will be understood, not processed
An hour for surgical consultations. Thirty minutes for new scoliosis evaluations. Shared decision-making. Models, big screens, handouts. Life-long care from childhood through adulthood.
60-min consults · Life-long careReal outcomes.
These families made the trip to Raleigh. Here’s what they found — in their own words.
By Air
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is one of the most connected mid-size airports in the Southeast — and only 20 minutes from Hey Clinic.
By Car
Raleigh sits at the intersection of I-40 and I-440, making it easily driveable from much of the Carolinas, Virginia, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Our Location
Hey Clinic is located on the Duke Raleigh Hospital campus in North Raleigh — convenient, accessible, and close to everything you need.
Where are you traveling from?
Enter any city or town — anywhere in the world — and we will find the best way to get to Raleigh, NC.
Hey Clinic is located on Wake Forest Road adjacent to Duke Raleigh Hospital — and there are several hotels within a 2-minute drive or short walk. No car needed between your hotel and your appointment.
Here’s exactly what an out-of-town visit to Hey Clinic looks like — from before you arrive to after you go home.
Concierge pre-service call with your MA
Once you request a consultation, one of our medical assistants will call you personally before your visit. This concierge pre-service call helps us understand your situation, gather any outstanding records, and answer your logistics questions — so your appointment time is focused entirely on your care.
Upload your imaging and records
Send us prior X-rays, MRI reports, and any existing scoliosis documentation through our secure upload portal. Dr. Hey reviews everything before your first appointment — so your visit starts with informed, not introductory, conversation.
Upload portal available below ↓A thorough first appointment — not a rushed one
New scoliosis evaluations are 30 minutes. Surgical consultations are 60 minutes. You will meet with Dr. Hey or one of our experienced PAs, review imaging on our large diagnostic screens, understand every option available, and leave with a clear plan. If imaging is needed, our on-site EOS system can scan the same day.
EOS same-day imaging availableMinimizing return trips
After your initial visit, we coordinate follow-up care to minimize travel. Most out-of-town families return to Raleigh once or twice a year at most. We’ll tell you in advance which visits truly require travel.
Coordinator-planned follow-upsPlanning a surgical visit
Our coordinator will help you plan the full surgical visit — pre-op workup, surgery date, expected hospital stay, and post-op recovery in Raleigh before you travel home. Most scoliosis surgical patients are ready to travel home within 4–5 days of surgery.
Coordinator-assisted planning · 919.790.1717Ready to plan
your visit?
Call us or request a consultation online. Our care coordinator will reach out within one business day to discuss your situation, answer logistics questions, and help you plan your trip.
919.790.1717before you arrive.
The single best thing you can do before traveling to Hey Clinic is send us your prior X-rays, MRI reports, and any existing records. Dr. Hey reviews everything in advance — so your first appointment starts with a fully informed conversation, not 20 minutes of reviewing documents together.
What to send: Prior spine X-rays (most recent and any showing curve progression), MRI reports if applicable, prior operative reports if you’ve had surgery, any existing brace prescriptions or reports.
Format: Digital files (JPEG, PNG, PDF, DICOM) all accepted. If you have physical films, contact us about mailing options.
Upload Your Imaging
Securely upload X-rays, MRI reports, and prior records. Files go directly to your care coordinator and are reviewed by Dr. Hey before your visit.
Upload Files SecurelyOr call us at 919.790.1717 for mailing instructions.
change everything.
A consultation with Dr. Hey costs you an afternoon and a plane ticket. For many families, it’s the decision that made surgery unnecessary. Come and see.
