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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

Jonathan Hill, PA-C, earned his Physician Assistant degree from Emory University. He received his undergraduate degree in Athletic Training from Valdosta State University. He graduated in 2021 and prior to becoming a Physician Assistant worked for several years as an Athletic Trainer with the University of Georgia Athletic Department.He specializes in orthopedics, specifically hand and wrist injuries. He offers treatment for 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.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family along with hiking and spending time outside with his loveable lab, Finn. Mr. Hill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis.

Paul Schofield is a Physician Assistant in Watkinsville, Georgia. Mr. Schofield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Freiberg's Disease, and Rhizarthrosis. Mr. Schofield is currently accepting new patients.

Kelly Ward received his Physician Assistant degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked in the Athens area for over 20 years. Prior to attending Physician Assistant school, Kelly worked as an athletic trainer with the University of Georgia. He currently serves as a Team Clinician with the University of Georgia and assists Dr. Robert Hancock in all aspects of orthopedic sports medicine care.Kelly treats all sports related orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in non-operative treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. He is proficient in the utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a means of both diagnostic and treatment of athletic injuries.In his spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys the outdoors.Kelly welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Mr. Ward is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Michael Shuler is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shuler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Shuler is currently accepting new patients.

David Katz is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Katz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

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 Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Sjogren Syndrome, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.

Alexander Graf, MD, earned his medical degree and completed his residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He then completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery at Emory University. Dr. Graf is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.Dr. Graf specializes in Hand and Upper Extremity surgery. His special interests include common and complex conditions involving the shoulder to fingertip. He offers treatment for shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, as well as fractures, dislocations, compression neuropathy, tendinopathy and other conditions. Dr. Graf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Kienbock's Disease, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Anna Femi is a Physician Assistant in Athens, Georgia. Ms. Femi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top area of expertise is Rhizarthrosis. Ms. Femi is currently accepting new patients.

Tracy Ray is a Sports Medicine provider in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Ray is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tennis Elbow, and Concussion. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

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