Athens Orthopedic Clinic
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Physicians
William "Butch" Mulherin, M.D.
Emeritus
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 ... Read more »
Mixon Robinson, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
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’... Read more »
Daniel D. Moye, M.D.
Emeritus
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 Res... Read more »
Ormonde M. Mahoney, M.D.
Joint Replacement & Reconstruction
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 Georg... Read more »
Robert E. Hancock, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
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 Fell... Read more »
Alonzo T. Sexton, II, M.D.
Sports Medicine
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 Atlant... Read more »
Joseph T. Johnson, M.D.
Foot & Ankle Surgery
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 Scho... Read more »
John "Jack" Robert Manfredi, M.D.
Joint Replacement & Reconstruction
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 Sur... Read more »
Joseph M. Savitz, D.O./Physiatrist
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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 Of... Read more »
Michael S. Shuler, M.D.
Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist
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 a... Read more »
Stephen B. Johnson, D.O.
Sports Medicine & Trauma
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... Read more »
William C. Tally, M.D.
Spine & Scoliosis Specialist
To learn more about Dr. Tally's achievements, product developments, and techniques, "click here":http://athensorthopedicclinic.com/dr-tally. Education Undergraduate North Carolina State University John T. Caldwell Merit Scholarship, Full Academic Scholarship Chemistry/Biochemistry/H... Read more »
Bradley C. Register, M.D.
Sports Medicine
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 ... Read more »
Charles "Chip" L. Ogburn, III, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery & Trauma
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 ... Read more »
Julian "JP" P. Price, M.D.
Spine & Scoliosis Specialist
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 Ten... Read more »
David I. Katz, M.D.
Hand, Wrist, and Upper Extremity
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 Southw... Read more »
David C. Harkins, D.O.
Sports Medicine / Shoulder & Upper Extremity Specialist
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 Lewisbur... Read more »
M. Shane Smith, M.D.
Sports Medicine
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... Read more »
Jian Hu, M.D.
Physiatrist
Jian Hu grew up in Chongqing, People’s 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 Philosoph... 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 P... 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 s... 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 Cours... 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 Assista... Read more »
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, G... Read more »
Crystal Cotrell, P.A.-C
Occupational Oct ’04 – June ’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 i... 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 Read more »
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 Read more »
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/Sout... 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 Tra... 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 U... 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 ... Read more »
Therapists & Trainers
Gary Scott, A.T.C.
B.S.- University of Wyoming M.S.- United State Sports Academy Certified Athletic Trainer (1988) Read more »
Trey Scott, P.T., A.T.C.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
Hank Wright, P.T., A.T.C.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
Will Gillespie, P.T., A.T.C., C.S.C.S.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
John DeGenaro, P.T.A.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
Jennifer Morlock, M.S.,P.T.
Spine Pain & Dysfunction
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 yea... Read more »
Mike Hayden, M.S., P.T., C.F.M.T.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
Jessica Dunn, PTA
Aquatic Therapy Coordinator
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 ... Read more »
Jesica Adcock, OTR/L
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Pat Monroe, OTR/L, C.H.T.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
Karin Foster, O.T.R./L
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Lauren Harris, OTR/L
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Tounya Whittington
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Zeb Rogers, A.T.C.
B.S.- Georgia College and State University M.S.- University of Georgia Certified Athletic Trainer Read more »
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. Read more »
Christina Blanca, A.T.C.
Christina is a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer from UGA. She works with Dr. Brad Register out of the Royston Office and the Urgent Care office. Education University of Central Florida – B.S. in Athletic Training Orlando, FL 2006-2010 Experience University of Central Florida – Footbal... Read more »
Rosie LeBlanc, A.T.C.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
Administration
Marketing
Jennifer Sapp
Marketing & Public Relations
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,... Read more »
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Jessica Cooper
Assistant Director, AOC Foundation
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... Read more »
Quality Assurance
Kathy Lawler, R.N.
Biography coming soon. Read more »
AOC Specialties
- Sports Medicine
- Joint Reconstruction & Replacement
- Foot & Ankle
- Worker’s Comp
- Hand, Wrist, & Upper Extremities
- Spine, Neck, Scoliosis, & Deformity
- Orthopedic Trauma & Reconstruction
- Interventional Pain Management
- Shoulder & Elbow
- Independent Medical Examination
