:: Athens Orthopedic Clinic ::

Physicians

William “Butch” Mulherin, M.D.

Emeritus- Founder of AOC 1966 Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1961 University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1956 Postgraduate Education Internship University Hospital Augusta, GA 1961 – 1962 Residency in General Surgery Talmadge Memorial Hospital 1962 – 1963 Scottish Rite Childrens Hospital Atlanta, GA 1963 -1964...Read More

Mixon Robinson, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1976 University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1972 Postgraduate Education Orthopedic Residency Medical College of Georgia 1981 Hospital Affiliations Athens Regional Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Professional Affiliations American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Georgia Orthopedic Society Crawford W. Long Medical Society

Daniel D. Moye, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1980 University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science 1976 Emory University at Oxford 1972 – 1973 Postgraduate Education General Surgery Internship Medical College of Georgia 1981 Orthopedic Surgery Residency Medical College of Georgia 1981 – 1985 Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship University of Washington , Harborview...Read More

Ormonde M. Mahoney, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1983 University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN Bachelor of Arts 1976 Postgraduate Education General Surgery Internship Medical College of Georgia 1983- 1984 Orthopedic Surgery Residency Medical College of Georgia 1984 – 1988 Joint Reconstruction Fellowship Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas 1988 -1989 Hospital Affiliations -Athens...Read More

Robert E. Hancock, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1989 University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1985 Postgraduate Education Orthopedic Residency UTSW – Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas, TX 1989 – 1994 Sports Medicine Fellowship Steadman-Hawkins Clinic Vail, CO 1994 – 1995 Hospital Affiliations Athens Regional Hospital St. Mary’s Hospital Professional...Read More

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.

Education Lenox Hill Hospital Sports Medicine Fellowship New York, New York 2005-2006 Emory University Department of Orthopedic Surgery Residency Atlanta, Georgia 2001-2005 Emory University Department of Surgery Internship Atlanta, Georgia 2000-2001 Emory University MD Atlanta, Georgia 1996-2000 Stanford University B.A.; Human Biology Palo Alto, California 1992-1996 Professional Affiliations Associate Team Physician UGA 2006 Associate Team...Read More

Joseph T. Johnson, M.D.

Education Georgia State University Bachelor of Science in Biology Graduated Cum Laude Senior Honor Society 1987-1991 Emory University School of Medicine Doctor of Medicine Emory University School of Medicine 1996-1997 General Surgery Internship 1992- 1996 Emory University School of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery Residency 1997- 2001 Emory University School of Medicine Foot and Ankle Fellowship with...Read More

John “Jack” Robert Manfredi, M.D.

Education Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA 2006-2007 Resident in Orthopaedic Surgery Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA 2002-2006 Surgical Internship Department of Surgery Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA 2001-2002 Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia, PA 1997-2001 M.D. University of Georgia Athens,...Read More

Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist

Dr. Savitz grew up in Tampa, Florida. After completing college and medical school, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a Naval Flight Surgeon. He was the Senior Flight Surgeon at Marine Corps Air Station, El Toro, California where he then went on to become the Senior Flight Surgeon/Medical Officer for Marine Air Group...Read More

Michael S. Shuler, M.D.

Dr. Shuler was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergraduate education. He then attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for medical school. He trained in orthopedic surgery at Emory University and then spent an additional year in Seattle at the University of Washington....Read More

Stephen B. Johnson, D.O.

Dr. Johnson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder, elbow and knee as well as in Sports Medicine. He completed his orthopedic training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta with special interests in Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Traumatology. He went on to pursue these interests...Read More

William C. Tally, M.D.

Education Undergraduate North Carolina State University John T. Caldwell Merit Scholarship, Full Academic Scholarship Chemistry/Biochemistry/History Duke University Department of History MA Program in History of Medicine and Science History Medical School Wake Forest University Wake Forest Alumni Scholarship, Full Academic Scholarship Residency Thomas Jefferson University Hospital/The Rothman Institute Chief Resident, 2005-2006 Philadelphia, PA Fellowship University...Read More

Bradley C. Register, M.D.

Education Johns Hopkins University- Baltimore, MD Doctor of Medicine 2000-2004 University of Georgia- Athens, GA B.S. in Microbiology 1996-2000 Professional Experience Emory University- Atlanta, GA Orthopedic Surgery Resident: 2004-2009 Steadman Hawkins Clinic- Vail, CO Sports Medicine Fellow: 2009-2010 Licensure/ Certifications State of Georgia Medical License Effective February 2009 State of Colorado Medical License Effective March...Read More

Charles “Chip” L. Ogburn, III, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia- Doctor of Medicine Augusta, GA August 2000 University of Georgia- M.S. Clinical Sports Nutrition Athens, GA 1996-1999 *Stanford University- B.A. Psychology Palo Alto, CA 1990-1994 Professional Experience St. Louis University Department of Orthopedic Surgery Trauma Fellow St. Louis, MO 2009 Residency Training and Meetings Medical College of Georgia Department of...Read More

Julian “JP” P. Price, M.D.

Education MD, May 2005 Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA BSED in Exercise and Sport Science, May 2000 The University of Georgia Athens, GA Postgraduate Training Twin Cities Spine Center Minneapolis, MN Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, July 2010-July 2011 University of Tennessee, Chattanooga Unit/Erlanger Hospital Chattanooga, TN Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, July 2005-June 2010 Postgraduate Honors...Read More

David I. Katz, M.D.

David I. Katz, M.D. is a native of Richmond, Virginia. He graduated with honors from the University of Virginia where he was an Echols Scholar. After graduation, he lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a year as a ski instructor. He went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School...Read More

David C. Harkins, D.O.

Dr. Harkins completed a Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He did his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at Des Peres Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He received his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. Dr. Harkins is Board Certified through the...Read More

M. Shane Smith, M.D.

Dr. Smith is a board certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the shoulder and knee as well as in orthopedic sports medicine, upper and lower extremity trauma, and degenerative conditions. He attended medical school at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and then did his Orthopedic Surgery Residency at the...Read More

Jian Hu, M.D.

Jian Hu grew up in Chongqing, Peoples Republic of China. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and Doctor of Medicine from the Third Military Medical University in Chongqing. During that time, he also completed an Orthopaedic & Tramatology Residency and later received his Doctorate of Philosophy in Medical Science with a concentration on Neuroscience. After...Read More

Physician Assistants

Kelly Ward, P.A.-C, ATC

Education Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta GA MMSc, Physician Assistant University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 1994 Professional Affiliations Team Clinician UGA Athletics Clinical Preceptor/Lecturer, Emory University PA Program Clinical Preceptor, South University in Savannah GA Clinical Preceptor, UGA Athletic Training Curriculum Program American Academy of Physician Assistants American...Read More

Jeff Chambers, P.A.-C, ATC

Jeff Chambers PA-C, ATC grew up in Rome, Georgia. After a year at the University of Tennessee, Jeff completed his Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine degree and later earned a Masters degree in Health Education, both from the University of Georgia. During that time Jeff served as a Student Athletic Trainer...Read More

Joe Kilzi, P.A.-C

Education South University Savannah, GA Bachelor of Science Degree, Physician Assistant Studies January 2001 University of North Carolina Wilmington, NC Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education/ Sports Medicine 1998 University of North Carolina Charlotte, NC Post Baccalaureate Courses January 2000-May 2000 Certification and Licensure Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery, Active Member American Academy of Physician...Read More

David Wright, P.A.-C

Education University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology/Athletic Training 1998-2002 University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Birmingham, AL Bachelor of Science Surgical P.A. Program 2002-2004 Medical Associations American Academy of Physician Assistants Physician Assistant in Orthopedic Surgery Georgia Association of Physician Assisitants-Applied National Athletic Trainers Association

Joe Hale, P.A.-C

Education P.A.-C University of Alabama, Birmingham Medical Center Birmingham, Alabama 1984 General Studies: Clemson University Clemson S.C. 1982 BBA Marketing: University of Georgia Athens, GA 1974 Professional Experience Physician Assistant: Atlanta Center for Athletes Atlanta, GA 1987- 2005 Physician Assistant: Orthopedic and Sports Injury Clinic Baton Rouge, LA 1984- 1987 Professional Organizations American Academy of...Read More

Crystal Cotrell, P.A.-C

Occupational Oct 08, Coastal Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center Orthopedic Physician Assistant- Hinesville, Georgia Education May 2001 – May 2003, Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA School of Allied Health Services Physician Assistant Department Graduated with a BS in Physician Assistant on May 9, 2003 Deans List Sept 1998 – May 2001, LaGrange College LaGrange,...Read More

Karl J. Kline, P.A.-C

Education Emory University BMSc and Physician Assistant Certificate Atlanta, GA 1985-1987 Licensure Licensed by the Georgia State Composite Board of Medical Examiners as a Physicians Assistant ACLS Certified Military U.S. Navy Corpsman (E-5) 1977-1981

Kathryn A. Paulos, P.A.-C

Education Medical College of Georgia Masters of Physician Assistant Augusta,GA 2009 University of Georgia Bachelor of Science in Biology Athens,GA 2001-2004 Honors and Awards Cum Laude Honor Graduate Beta Beta Beta- Biology Academic Honor Society

Skye Mitchell, P.A.-C

Education South University- Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Savannah, Georgia 2003-2005 University of Georgia- Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion and Education Athens, Georgia 1997-2002 Professional Experience Physician Assistant; Doctors Hospital of Tattnall/Southeastern Orthopedic Center Savannah, Georgia 2007-2010 Physicians Assistant; Georgia Gastroenterology Group Savannah, Georgia 2005-2007 Certifications/ Affiliations American Academy of Physician Assistants...Read More

Martin Stancil, P.A.-C

EDUCATION Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Emory University School of Medicine Atlanta, Ga 2010 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in Economics & Resource Management University of Georgia College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Athens, Ga 2002 EMT/Paramedic Training Gwinnett Technical College Lawrenceville, Ga 2006 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants American Academy...Read More

Phillip O. Burr, P.A.-C

Phil has several years of experience as an Orthopedic Physician Assistant. Phil completed his Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, Phil worked as an Athletic Trainer at both Indiana State University and Lehigh University. Phil will be helping Dr. Smith and...Read More

John Campbell, P.A.-C

John received his master degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Emory University in Atlanta. He has had a strong interest in sports injuries and rehabilitation throughout his college career. John became interested in Sports Medicine after suffering a collegiate sports ending knee injury and decided to enter the field of sports medicine. While serving as...Read More

Stephen Burton, P.A.-C

Stephen has been a physician assistant at Athens Orthopedic Clinic since January 2013. Stephen earned his Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Before attending UAB, Stephen majored in Biological Science at Mississippi State University, where he was an active member of the Baptist Student Union. Stephen grew...Read More

Matthew Waldron, P.A.-C

Matt grew up originally in Cumming, Georgia. After high school, he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Georgia. He became interested in becoming a Physician Assistant after doing some volunteer work with Compassionate Care Clinic in Milledgeville, Georgia while obtaining his undergraduate degree. After college, Matt worked as an Orthopedic Technician/ER...Read More

Therapists & Trainers

Gary Scott, A.T.C.

B.S.- University of Wyoming M.S.- United State Sports Academy Certified Athletic Trainer (1988)

Trey Scott, P.T., A.T.C.

Biography coming soon.

Hank Wright, P.T., A.T.C.

Biography coming soon.

Will Gillespie, P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S.

Biography coming soon.

John DeGenaro, P.T.A.

Biography coming soon.

Jennifer Morlock, M.S.,P.T.

Jennifer moved from Kingsport, Tennessee to complete her undergraduate work at the Unuversity of Georgia receiving a BS in psychology and a Dance minor. She moved back to Tennessee to receive her masters in physical therapy at East Tennessee State University. She has practiced for the past 10 years with an emphasis on orthopedic spine...Read More

Mike Hayden, M.S., P.T., C.F.M.T.

Biography coming soon.

Jessica Dunn, PTA

Jessica Dunn, PTA, knows first-hand the benefits of post-surgical aquatic therapy. After enduring several knee surgeries, Jessica used pool therapy to help relieve her pain and increase her mobility and strength. Now, Jessica works one-on-one with patients to ensure that their therapy results in a speedy and more comfortable recovery. Her goal with every patient...Read More

Jesica Chancey, OTR/L

Biography coming soon.

Pat Monroe, OTR/L, C.H.T.

Biography coming soon.

Karin Foster, O.T.R./L

Biography coming soon.

Lauren Harris, OTR/L

Biography coming soon.

Tounya Whittington

Biography coming soon. TWhittington@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Zeb Rogers, A.T.C.

B.S.- Georgia College and State University M.S.- University of Georgia Certified Athletic Trainer

Becca Nyquist, A.T.C., O.T.C.

Becca is the Orthopedic Technologist for Dr. Brad Register and a Certified Athletic Trainer working out of our Royston Office and the Urgent Care office in Athens.

Rosie LeBlanc, A.T.C.

Biography coming soon.

Peter Heusner

Biography coming soon.

Administration

Kayo Elliott

Biography coming soon.

KElliott@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Rebecca Hockaday

Biography coming soon.

RHockaday@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Cathy Cofer

Biography coming soon.

CCofer@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Rian Oliva

Biography coming soon.

ROliva@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Denise Kesler

Biography coming soon.

DKesler@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Marketing

Lori Lord

Biography coming soon.

LLord@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Jennifer Sapp

Jennifer Sapp grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduating from Walton High School, she attended the University of Georgia. Throughout her college career, she spent her time developing her leadership skills in numerous extracurricular groups including Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Greeks Going Green, and Panhellenic Council. She majored in marketing and minored in French, and...Read More

Jennifer Herring

Biography coming soon.

JHerring@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Christie Ellis

Biography coming soon.

CEllis@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

Jessica Cooper

Jessica joined Athens Orthopedic Clinic in May 2012 as the Assistant Director for the AOC Foundation. Prior to working for AOC, Jessica worked for Club KidFit in St. Louis, Missouri as the Marketing & Development Manager. As a Missouri native, Jessica earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications – Advertising & Public Relations from Maryville...Read More

Quality Assurance

Kathy Lawler, R.N.

Biography coming soon. Lawler@AthensOrthopedicClinic.com

William “Butch” Mulherin, M.D.

Mixon Robinson, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1976 University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1972 Postgraduate Education Orthopedic Residency Medical College of Georgia 1981 Hospital Affiliations Athens Regional Hospital St. Marys Hospital Professional Affiliations American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons American Orthopedics Society for Sports Medicine Georgia Orthopedic Society...Read More

Daniel D. Moye, M.D.

Ormonde M. Mahoney, M.D.

Robert E. Hancock, M.D.

Education Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA Doctor of Medicine 1989 University of Georgia Athens, GA Bachelor of Science in Chemistry 1985 Postgraduate Education Orthopedic Residency UTSW , Parkland Memorial Hospital Dallas, TX 1989 – 1994 Sports Medicine Fellowship Steadman-Hawkins Clinic Vail, CO 1994 – 1995 Hospital Affiliations Athens Regional Hospital St. Mary Hospital Professional...Read More

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William “Butch” Mulherin, M.D.

Mixon Robinson, M.D.

Daniel D. Moye, M.D.

Ormonde M. Mahoney, M.D.

Robert E. Hancock, M.D.

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.

Joseph T. Johnson, M.D.

John “Jack” Robert Manfredi, M.D.

Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist

Michael S. Shuler, M.D.

Stephen B. Johnson, D.O.

William C. Tally, M.D.

Bradley C. Register, M.D.

Charles “Chip” L. Ogburn, III, M.D.

Julian “JP” P. Price, M.D.

David I. Katz, M.D.

David C. Harkins, D.O.

M. Shane Smith, M.D.

Jian Hu, M.D.

Kelly Ward, P.A.-C, ATC

Jeff Chambers, P.A.-C, ATC

Joe Kilzi, P.A.-C

David Wright, P.A.-C

Joe Hale, P.A.-C

Crystal Cotrell, P.A.-C

Karl J. Kline, P.A.-C

Kathryn A. Paulos, P.A.-C

Skye Mitchell, P.A.-C

Martin Stancil, P.A.-C

Phillip O. Burr, P.A.-C

John Campbell, P.A.-C

Stephen Burton, P.A.-C

Matthew Waldron, P.A.-C

Gary Scott, A.T.C.

Trey Scott, P.T., A.T.C.

Hank Wright, P.T., A.T.C.

Will Gillespie, P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S.

John DeGenaro, P.T.A.

Jennifer Morlock, M.S.,P.T.

Mike Hayden, M.S., P.T., C.F.M.T.

Jessica Dunn, PTA

Jesica Chancey, OTR/L

Pat Monroe, OTR/L, C.H.T.

Karin Foster, O.T.R./L

Lauren Harris, OTR/L

Tounya Whittington

Zeb Rogers, A.T.C.

Becca Nyquist, A.T.C., O.T.C.

Rosie LeBlanc, A.T.C.

Peter Heusner

Kayo Elliott

Rebecca Hockaday

Cathy Cofer

Rian Oliva

Denise Kesler

Lori Lord

Jennifer Sapp

Jennifer Herring

Christie Ellis

Jessica Cooper

Kathy Lawler, R.N.

AOC Specialties

William “Butch” Mulherin, M.D.

Mixon Robinson, M.D.

Daniel D. Moye, M.D.

Ormonde M. Mahoney, M.D.

Robert E. Hancock, M.D.

Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.

Joseph T. Johnson, M.D.

John “Jack” Robert Manfredi, M.D.

Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist

Michael S. Shuler, M.D.

Stephen B. Johnson, D.O.

William C. Tally, M.D.

Bradley C. Register, M.D.

Charles “Chip” L. Ogburn, III, M.D.

Julian “JP” P. Price, M.D.

David I. Katz, M.D.

David C. Harkins, D.O.