Eric Gordon, M.D. graduated from UGA and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and was selected to complete an ACGME accredited fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Emory University. Dr. Gordon has served as a team orthopedic surgeon for several professional and collegiate teams including the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. He is a current official team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Georgia athletics.Dr. Gordon specializes in advanced arthroscopic treatment of complex sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic cartilage restoration, joint preservation, meniscus repair, complex knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability reconstruction.Dr. Gordon is published in multiple peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and textbooks and has spoken nationally and internationally on advanced orthopedic cartilage techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys surfing, kitesurfing, racquetball, soccer, fishing, golf, skiing and rooting for the Dawgs.Eric Gordon, M.D. welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Gorham's Disease.

Dr. Stephen White is a native Georgian, born and raised in Bronwood, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia, where he lettered in football and was a member of the 2005 SEC Championship team. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2006. He completed his medical education at the Medical College of Georgia, graduating in 2012. He then trained as a resident in orthopedic surgery at the University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL.He went on to do further training with a fellowship in foot and ankle surgery at the prestigious OrthoCarolina Foot and Ankle Institute in Charlotte, North Carolina. In his fellowship, Dr. White had training and mentorship under multiple world-renowned surgeons, and he was involved in the care of professional athletes. He has trained in a variety of orthopedic foot and ankle procedures, including primary and revision ankle replacements, all forms of foot and ankle trauma, and complex foot and ankle reconstructions.Dr. White provides care for general orthopedic problems such as fracture care and treatment of arthritis. This care includes both surgical as well as non-operative treatment. He has a particular interest in lower extremity trauma and foot & ankle surgery.Dr. White has been published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals, co-authored several book chapters, and is a member of both the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society.Dr. White is happily married with 5 children, 4 boys and a girl. He is actively involved in his church. He enjoys time with his family, sports, hunting, fishing, and traveling. Dr. White is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Dr. Hancock is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with added certification in Sports Medicine. He specializes in sports injuries concentrating on injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee including arthroscopy and shoulder replacement. He has been a consultant for the UGA Athletics Department since coming to Athens in 1995.Dr. Hancock was born and raised in Georgia, growing up in Atlanta (Lakeside High School) and attending the University of Georgia. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities including golf, hiking, running, and farming. Dr. Hancock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.

As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Christopher Gaunder, MD, specializes in a multitude of orthopedic injuries to include hip and knee replacement and reconstruction by employing the most current nonoperative and operative techniques to treat arthritic and complex problems of the hip and knee. This includes interests in anterior approach hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic assisted joint replacements and revision surgery for failed joint replacements.Dr. Gaunder is a native Georgian and Air Force veteran. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where he majored in Biology, lettered in football and was a member of the 2005 SEC Championship team. He graduated Cum Laude in 2007. He attended medical school at Mercer University in Savannah, Georgia where he was awarded the McAfee Endowed Vision and Leadership Scholarship. He then completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. As a Major in the United States Air Force, Dr. Gaunder served for ten years both in San Antonio, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.Dr. Gaunder has numerous peer reviewed publications as well as academic presentations. He has authored book chapters and has represented the Academy of Orthopedic surgeons in appointed committee positions throughout his career.Dr. Gaunder is happily married with three children. While not serving his patients, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, hosting church related activities and rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs!. Dr. Gaunder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Rob Willson, MD, MPH is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at The University of Connecticut in 2017. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Willson was an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Medical College of Georgia.Dr. Willson's areas of interest include treating sports injuries and instability of the shoulder, hip and knee joints, as well as care of overhead athletes. Dr. Willson also has experience in cartilage restoration and joint preservation. Dr. Willson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Lauren Gadson is a Physician Assistant in Watkinsville, Georgia. Ms. Gadson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Synovitis. Ms. Gadson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jonathan Payne grew up in nearby Loganville, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and received a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2008. Prior to beginning medical school, he volunteered to join the United States Army and was commissioned as an officer. He went on to complete medical training at The Medical College of Georgia in 2013. Following graduation, Dr. Payne completed five years of orthopedic surgery training at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, the only level 1 trauma center in the entire military.After completing residency in 2018, Dr. Payne served four years as a military orthopedic surgeon and performed hundreds of surgeries during this time. He played a key role in bringing robotic surgery capabilities to Fort Hood, Texas and has several years' experience with this technology.He is a combat veteran and deployed to a remote location in the Middle East with the elite Green Beret soldiers of the 5th Special Forces Group. During this time, he performed multiple surgeries on casualties near the front lines of a war zone and provided humanitarian medical aid to the local population. Dr. Payne has research articles published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Dr. Payne is board certified and specializes in major joint surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He cares for problems related to tendon and ligament injuries, broken bones, arthritis and a wide range of injuries from sports and daily activities.He is happily married with two children, and has two miniature wiener dogs named Beau and Georgia. He enjoys spending time with family and is active in his church. The Georgia Bulldogs are near and dear to his heart as well as his mama's home cooking. Dr. Payne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Ormonde Mahoney is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

Mason Florence is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Florence is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Florence is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Register is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Register is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. Register is currently accepting new patients.

John Dorris is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Dorris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dorris is currently accepting new patients.

Stephen Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Baker earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then remained at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has over nine years of experience.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. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Kohler Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Hedrick specializes in Rheumatology and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. Prior to joining Piedmont, he was with the Cleveland Clinic Florida for 4 years. Dr. Hedrick treats conditions such as Gout, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis, Lupus, Polymyositis/Dermatomyositis, Sjogren's Syndrome, Vasculitis, and Osteoporosis, among other rarer conditions.Dr. Hedrick is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hedrick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Elliot Nacke, MD is board certified in Orthopaedic and Hand Surgery. Dr. Nacke treats conditions including compressive neuropathies such as carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome. He also treats tendinopathies including trigger finger, de Quervain's tenosynovitis and tennis elbow; fractures of the hand, wrist and elbow; wrist and hand arthritis; and nerve injuries. Dr. Nacke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

Padmanaidu Karnam is a Rheumatologist in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Karnam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE), and Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE). Dr. Karnam is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Henkel is an Orthopedics provider in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Henkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Henkel is currently accepting new patients.

David Harkins is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Harkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Harkins is currently accepting new patients.

Julian Price is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bursitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.