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 highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Synovitis.

William Tally is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tally is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Cervical Disc Surgery, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Tally is currently accepting new patients.

Julian Price is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Price is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. 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.

David Katz is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Katz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Trigger Thumb, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Dr. Katz is currently accepting new patients.

Ormonde Mahoney is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mahoney is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mahoney is currently accepting new patients.

Bradley Register is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Register is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. 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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Dorris is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Gorham's Disease.

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tenosynovitis.

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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Kienbock's Disease, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy.

Stephen Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Tennis Elbow. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

Mason Florence is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Florence is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Florence is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchel Leavitt is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Leavitt is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Bursitis. Dr. Leavitt is currently accepting new patients.

David Harkins is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Harkins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Harkins is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Johnson is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Plantar Fasciitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

David Ryan is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Ryan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Ryan is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Achilles Tendon Rupture, and Plantar Fasciitis.

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Logan Fields is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Fields is currently accepting new patients.

Paul Henkel is an Orthopedics provider in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Henkel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Henkel is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Vaillant is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Vaillant is currently accepting new patients.

Leon Hubrich is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia.

Fayette Mcelhannon is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia.