History
Established in 1961, Macon Orthopaedic and Hand Center (now OrthoGeorgia) has grown with the Middle Georgia region, earning a far-reaching reputation for unrivaled excellence. What hasn’t changed in almost half a century, however, is the center’s unflagging dedication to the twin values upon which it was founded: compassion and skill. “Like the city we proudly call ‘home’, our practice has gained statewide, national, even international recognition, “says Waldo Floyd III, M.D., “yet we continue to reflect our founding mission of genuinely caring about the people who share our community”. “Our doctors, nurses, therapists, technicians, and staff are committed to offering world-class orthopaedic care to our hometown family right here in Macon, Georgia.”
The eleven physicians of OrthoGeorgia are extraordinary healers and leaders in their field, committed to caring for the whole person, yet skilled in the latest advances in orthopaedic surgery. A recent Discovery Channel International documentary featured a toe-to-thumb transplantation performed by a team of hand surgeons from the practice.
As the centers founder, Waldo E. Floyd, Jr., M.D. is considered one of the region’s pioneers in the development of modern orthopaedic surgery. He was among the first surgeons in Georgia to perform total joint replacement and is widely recognized for his work in reconstructive hand surgery. He received his medical degree from Johns Hopkins Medical School and has held a number of offices and board positions with national medical professional organizations. Retired in 2001, Dr. Floyd continues to serve the practice in an emeritus role.
