Let’s Get You Moving Again
For 60 years, we’ve been helping people overcome orthopedic challenges with expert care and innovative treatments. Trust our specialists to guide you toward freedom from pain and back to the life you love. We are with you, every step of the way!
Let’s Get You Moving Again
For 60 years, we’ve been helping people overcome orthopedic challenges with expert care and innovative treatments. Trust our specialists to guide you toward freedom from pain and back to the life you love. We are with you, every step of the way!
Find My Clinic
We started with one office in Athens, and today there are nearly 20 locations around Northeast Georgia, such as Covington, Lake Oconee, and Loganville.
Meet My Specialist
At our clinics, you will find a variety of specialists, orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine doctors and physical therapists, trained to help determine the cause of your pain and the best treatment options to get you back in action as quickly as possible.
Where Does It Hurt?
From the moment you contact our office, it is our goal to get you feeling better quickly. Visit our interactive triage to learn more about our advanced treatment options and specialty care for the body part that is slowing you down today.
Holiday Schedule
Please note our modified hours this holiday season:
- Nov. 27 – Thanksgiving: Closed
- Nov. 28: Closed
- Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve: Closing at 12:00 PM
- Dec. 25: Closed
- Dec. 26: Opening at 8:30 AM
- Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve: Normal hours
Join Our Team!
Our Specialties
Find complete care for any bone or joint condition right here in Northeast Georgia. Our experienced team offers a wide range of treatments, from physical or aquatic therapies and interventional pain management treatments to joint replacement and spine surgery. Visit our specialty centers below to learn more about the care team that will work to get you moving again.
60
Years
Serving Patients
232,000
Patients
Annually
10,000+
Surgical Cases
Annually
15,000+
MRI/CT scans
Annually
AOC Research & Innovation
Our doctors are shaping the future of orthopedics through research and publications that guide the advanced care we provide every day.
-
Midterm survival of cementless total knee arthroplasty with a three-dimensional printed metal-backed patellar component from the American Joint Replacement Registry
Author Dr. Ormonde Mahoney, et al. Journal Journal of Orthopaedics, Volume 69 Summary This study found that 3D-printed metal-backed patellar components in cementless knee replacements had lower revision rates than other cementless designs and comparable durability to cemented components in patients over 65, suggesting the 3D-printed design is a reliable option for total knee arthroplasty.
-
Body Habitus Impact on Success of Cryoneurolysis for Postoperative Total Knee Arthroplasty Pain Control: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Author Dr. Clayton W Wing, et al. Journal Arthroplasty Today, Volume 22 Summary This study examined whether body habitus affects the effectiveness of cryoneurolysis, a temporary nerve-freezing technique, for managing pain after total knee arthroplasty. Researchers reviewed outcomes for patients of different body sizes and found that cryoneurolysis provided consistent pain relief, reduced opioid use,…
-
Posterior Compartment Debridement and Varus Deformity Correction in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Author Dr. Ormonde Mahoney, et al. Journal The Journal of Arthroplasty, Volume 38 – Issue 6 Summary This study investigates the impact of posterior osteophytes on alignment correction during total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Using imaging and robotic-assisted measurements, it quantifies osteophyte volume and examines how their removal influences joint-line restoration and deformity correction, offering insights…
Ortho Health News
-
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…
-
60 Years of Trusted Care at Athens Orthopedic Clinic
Athens Orthopedic Clinic proudly celebrates 60 years of service to our community. What began as a commitment to exceptional orthopedic care has grown into a trusted practice with 79 providers, serving more than 237,000 patients annually. For six decades, we have combined clinical expertise, cutting-edge treatments, and patient-centered care to serve generations of patients. As…
-
Skip the ER. See AOC OrthoNow Orthopedic Urgent Care
When an orthopedic injury happens, getting the right care quickly matters. If you experience an orthopedic injury, we encourage you to consider AOC OrthoNOW before visiting an emergency room. AOC OrthoNOW is the only urgent care center in Northeast Georgia dedicated exclusively to orthopedic injuries, including: With convenient locations in Athens, Loganville, and Lake Oconee, our orthopedic specialists…
-
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…
Virtual Front Desk
Welcome to Athens Orthopedic Clinic! We are here to make managing your care as easy as possible. Whether you need to pay a bill, review insurance policies, or access patient forms, we are here to help. Simply click the links below to get started.
