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Financial Assistance Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens - Trauma
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Advanced Orthopedic Care for Bone and Joint Injuries
Piedmont Physicians Ortho Trauma Athens specializes in sports medicine, athletic training and orthopedic services and surgery.
We provide orthopedic trauma coverage for Piedmont Athens Regional, a Level II Trauma Center accredited by the Georgia Department of Public Health. Our team consists of 3 fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons and 3 Physician Associates (PA_C).
Sports-related injuries
Fractures and dislocations, sprains, strains and torn ligaments; work-related injuries; arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, overuse injuries; stress fracture, concussions and return to play protocol; nerve compression syndrome, tennis elbow, ACL or meniscus tear, Complex ligamentous injury of the knee, Shoulder impingement/rotator cuff tear, frozen shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle, Throwers shoulder and elbow
On-site Imaging and Diagnostics
Diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound, X-ray
Sports Medicine Outpatient Rehab Services
Manual Therapy for Functional Alignment, Alter-G, The Antigravity Treadmill, Blood flow restriction therapy, dry needling; sports metrics, ACL, prevention and performance training; therapeutic exercise for sport-specific return to play, pelvic health for the athlete, vestibular ocular, sports concussion care, therapeutic massage
Sports Medicine Specialties
Progressive non-surgical treatment options, expert orthopedic surgery, injury prevention, return to activity planning, performance guidance, athletic training, fractures (adults and children), acetabulum, lower extremity, upper extremity; fracture nonunion, malunion and traumatic deformity
More about Piedmont Rehabilitation Services
Athletic Training Services
Athletic Trainers are health care professionals who render service or treatment, under the direction of or in collaboration with a physician, in accordance with their education and training and the state's statutes, rules, and regulations. As a part of the health care team, services provided by athletic trainers include primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions.
Piedmont Athens Regional Sports Medicine employs Athletic Trainers in 7 Northeast Georgia Schools, and supports Sports Medicine services in several others. For more information about community outreach through Sports Medicine, contact Katie Terrell ([email protected]) with Piedmont Athens Regional Outpatient Rehab.
- Athens Academy
- Athens Christian School
- Bethlehem Christian Academy
- Cedar Shoals High School
- Clarke Central High School
- East Jackson High School
- Madison County High School
- Oconee County High School
- North Oconee High School
Some insurance plans require a referral in order to see a specialist. If your insurance requires a referral, call the office. We will be happy to assist you. Please allow 48-72 hours to process referrals to specialists.
Piedmont Healthcare is a regional leader in the delivery and advancement of Orthopedic Services and offers a variety of diagnostic and surgical services.
Please visit our Orthopedics and Sports Medicine location in Athens.
Services Offered
- Orthopedic Surgical ProceduresFracture treatment (all except spine)
- Arthritis surgery (joint replacement)
- Knee surgery
- Tendinitis relief procedures
- Tendon repairs
- Arthroscopy (shoulder, knee, elbow)
- Tennis elbow treatments – surgical and nonsurgical
- Non-surgical ProceduresNon-operative management of osteoarthritis
- Hyaluronic acid injections (Synvisc, Durolane, etc.)
Meet our Staff
Matthew Paul Baker, MD
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Office Number
706-613-5880About
Dr. Baker specializes in orthopedic trauma and complex fracture care including pelvis and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. As well as post-traumatic deformity, nonunion, malunion, and reconstructive surgery.
His special interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and circular (Ilizarov) and spatial frame techniques.
In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with family, weight lifting, Crossfit, golf, and mountaineering.
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Abrar Adil Ansari, DO
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Office Number
706-613-5880About
Dr. Ansari specializes in Orthopedic Trauma.
His special interests include pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, nonunion and malunion repair, musculoskeletal infection and bone defect management, care of the multiply-injured patient, pediatric fracture care, and medical education.
In his spare time, Dr. Ansari enjoys time with his wife and two children, the outdoors, welding and metal fabrication, and off-road racing.
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Paul A Henkel, DO
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Office Number
706-613-5880About
Dr. Henkel specializes in orthopaedic trauma surgery and sports traumatology. His interests include fractures of the pelvis and acetabulum, complex fractures of the upper and lower extremities, and total hip arthroplasty.
Dr. Henkel is involved in orthopaedic surgery education both nationally and globally. He has numerous peer-reviewed orthopaedic and scientific publications and has authored orthopaedic trauma book chapters. He is active in the AO surgical education program, a member of the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
In his spare time, Dr. Henkel enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children enjoying the outdoors and staying active. Dr. Henkel and his wife both attended The University of Georgia and met as undergraduate students, and Dr. Henkel played 4 years on the UGA Lacrosse team.
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Mark Christopher Snoddy, MD
Hand Surgery
Rhonda Lynn Winters, NP
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Shannon Wilson Henslee, PA
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Office Number
706-613-5880About
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Kevin R Hudson, PA
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery
Office Number
706-613-5880About
Kevin has been a practicing as a physician assistant in the field of orthopedics for 6 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Orthopedics, he spent 2 years working in orthopedic trauma preceded by 4 years of practicing general orthopedics and spine.
In his spare time Kevin enjoys traveling, cycling, riding dirt bikes and spending time with friends and family. He is excited about becoming a part of the Athens community and is looking forward to providing orthopedic care to those in need.
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Map & Directions
Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens - Trauma
242 King Avenue, Suite 130, Athens, GA 30606