Category: Press Release
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Emmanuel Announces Athens Orthopedic Clinic as Exclusive Sports Medicine Partner
Partnership Offers Expert Orthopedic, Sports Medicine Services To Student Athletes FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. – September 24, 2026Emmanuel University Athletics has announced a new partnership with Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC), naming AOC the exclusive sports medicine partner of Emmanuel Athletics. Through the partnership, AOC will provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports medicine services to the Lions, including…
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic adds two specialists to expand access to orthopedic care
Fellowship-Trained Surgeons Colt Crymes, MD, and Charles “Cody” White IV, MD, Elevate Specialized Care in Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Sports Medicine, Shoulder Reconstruction ATHENS, Ga. – September 15, 2026Athens Orthopedic Clinic is expanding access to specialty orthopedic care across Northeast Georgia with the addition of two fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, Colt Crymes, MD, and Charles “Cody”…
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GCSU Athletics announces Athens Orthopedic Clinic as exclusive sports medicine partner
Partnership Offers Expert Orthopedic, Sports Medicine Services To Student Athletes MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – September 17, 2026Georgia College & State University Department of Athletics has announced a new partnership with Athens Orthopedic Clinic, establishing AOC as the exclusive sports medicine partner of GCSU Athletics. Through the partnership, Athens Orthopedic Clinic will provide comprehensive orthopedic and sports…
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Athens Orthopedic CEO Mike Boblitz Meets with CMS on the 2027 Proposed Medicare Fee Schedule
From left: CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, Athens Orthopedic Clinic CEO Michael Boblitz and U.S. Representative Mike Collins. Discussion focused on protecting physician reimbursement and expanding incentives for care delivered in lower-cost settings. ATHENS, Ga. – September 14, 2026 Athens Orthopedic Clinic CEO Michael Boblitz met with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr.…
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ATHENS ORTHOPEDIC CLINIC REINTRODUCES NORTHEAST GEORGIA’S ONLY ORTHOPEDIC URGENT CARE NETWORK UNDER ORTHONOW
New Network Gives Patients a More Accessible, Cost-Effective Alternative for Orthopedic Injuries in Loganville, Athens and Lake Oconee ATHENS, Ga. – August 13, 2026 Athens Orthopedic Clinic is pleased to introduce AOC OrthoNow, the only urgent care centers in Northeast Georgia that specialize in the treatment of orthopedic injuries. AOC OrthoNow treats complex conditions such…
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic Expands Morgan County Presence as Official Team Physician for Morgan County Schools
Partnership Offers Expert Orthopedic, Sports Medicine Services To Student Athletes ATHENS, Ga. – July 8, 2026Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC), Northeast Georgia’s leading orthopedic and sports medicine provider, announced that it will serve as the official team physician for Morgan County Schools through a new partnership with the school district. The agreement leverages AOC’s 60 year legacy…
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic Receives Mayor’s Proclamation for 60 Years of Community Impact
AOC Proclamation Marks Six Decades Of Specialized Orthopedic Care, Community Leadership ATHENS, Ga. – April 15, 2026Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC), a healthcare leader in Northeast Georgia, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, marking decades of trusted orthopedic care and innovation. The Athens-Clarke County Georgia Unified Government issued the official AOC Proclamation on April 14…
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Anthem, Athens Orthopedic Clinic Partner to Expand Orthopedic Access in Northeast Georgia
Athens Orthopedic Clinic has been a cornerstone of orthopedic care in Northeast Georgia for decades,” said Amanda Free, President of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Georgia. “This partnership supports expanded access to high-quality, outpatient orthopedic services while helping ensure care is delivered in the most appropriate, efficient setting for our members and the…
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic at Lake Oconee Expanding Access to Care
Bringing Specialized Orthopedic Services Closer to the Lake Oconee Community Greensboro, Ga. — February 4, 2026 – Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC), announced today the launch of an Orthopedic Urgent Care Center at its Lake Oconee Campus. The new service builds upon AOC’s long-standing presence in the area, where its team of physicians and services have provided…
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Dr. Clayton Wing Joins Athens Orthopedic Clinic as New Orthopedic Surgeon
Northeast Georgia’s Premiere Spine, Joint and Rehabilitation Centers Continue Growth and Exceptional Service to its Local Communities Athens, Ga. – August 25, 2025 – Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) is proud to announce that Dr. Clayton Wing has joined the practice specializing in hip and knee replacement through various techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. His…
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic Opens New Surgery Center Aimed at Redefining the New Standard in Medicine
New AOC Joint and Spine Surgery Center Opens August 18,Offering Advanced Procedures from Fellowship-Trained Experts Athens, Ga. – August 14, 2025 – Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) will open its new Joint and Spine Surgery Center on August 18, the latest capital project from the region’s largest provider of orthopedics and sports medicine. Located on its…