AOC News and Wellness Tips
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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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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 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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Joint Replacement Surgeon Near Jefferson, GA
Is Joint Pain Slowing You Down? Expert Care Is Closer Than You Think. If you’ve been living with chronic hip or knee pain, you already know how much it changes your daily life. The walks you used to enjoy. The grandkids you can’t keep up with. The yard work you’ve been putting off. Joint pain…
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Joint Replacement Surgery in Oconee County, GA
Get Back on the Course. Get Back to Your Life. Expert Joint Care Is Right Here. Oconee County residents stay active. Golf. Tennis. Hiking the trail behind the house. Keeping up with a pace of life that doesn’t slow down just because your hip or knee has started to disagree. Chronic joint pain is one…
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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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Winning Through Independence – The Only Response to Medicare Uncertainty
Article by Michael Boblitz, CEO The 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) is certainly creating a lot of noise. The critical issue with the MPFS that no one talks about — also known as Medicare Part B — is there is not a direct funding policy to operate the vital program which serves as the…
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Lower Costs, Better Outcomes: The ASC Advantage
Article by Michael Boblitz, CEO, Athens Orthopedic Clinic in Healthcare Business Today Lower Costs, Better Outcomes: The ASC Advantage As healthcare costs continue to rise at an unsustainable pace, the need for change has never been more urgent. Patients, employers and payers alike are increasingly seeking high-quality, lower-cost alternatives for outpatient care. Recent research published in The American…
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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…
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Sciatica could be your body’s cry for help
Sciatica – pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in the back and leg – can be a real pain to deal with, but it should not be ignored. Sciatica is caused by injury to, or pressure on, the sciatic nerve that runs from the lower back and down each leg. Since it can be a symptom…
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Sidelined with a sports injury?
Orthopedics, it’s all we do. Whether you’re driving down the court, swinging on the fairway or skiing down the slopes, an injury can put you on the sidelines. Get back in the game fast with specialized treatment at AthensOrthopedic Clinic (AOC) Walk-in Orthopedic Urgent Care. At AOC Urgent Care, orthopedics is all we do. From…
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Stem research yields exciting results for spine community
The VAST clinical trial shows benefit from treating the anatomic site that is the greatest source of back pain.
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Elbow pain? It may be tennis elbow
You don’t have to play tennis to be diagnosed with tennis elbow.
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Twist and Shout…. Did You Just Throw Your Back Out?
Don’t let back pain stop your groove
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WALANT Surgery: A Less Invasive Option for Hand Surgery at Athens Orthopedic Clinic
At Athens Orthopedic Clinic, we are proud to offer WALANT surgery, a highly specialized surgical technique.
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What About My Aching Knee
Here’s what you need to know about the causes and treatment of knee pain
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Pinched Nerve Symptoms and Treatments: Identify and Manage Your Pain
Experiencing pain or numbness? Find out if it’s a pinched nerve with this guide covering symptoms, causes, and treatment, and get expert advice on managing and preventing nerve compression.
