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What Our Patients Are Saying
Our mission is to provide a comprehensive team approach with a time-honored commitment to compassionate care for an excellent outcome. We're grateful to have such fantastic reviews from patients who have overcome medical hardships with our Physicians' help.
Big thanks to Dr. Ludwig and the entire team at OrthoGeorgia. They have been absolutely incredible.
Listen to the remarkable recovery journey of a dedicated U.S. military service member who returned to full physical fitness after undergoing bilateral knee replacement surgery with Brian Ludwig, MD. Hear how expert orthopedic care, personalized physical therapy, and sheer determination helped this brave individual reclaim an active lifestyle in less than 5 months.
Got me back rocking and rolling with the Grapevine, and OrthoGeorgia did it!
Musician Robert Hughes suffered with shoulder pain since high school. He found relief after reverse shoulder surgery at OrthoGeorgia with Dr. Richard Thomas. After surgery and then great physical therapy with Cam Bardash of OrthoGeorgia, he is back rocking and rolling with his band.
Thanks OrthoGeorgia, I'm 88 years old and I'm back to doing what I love!
Marilyn went to see Dr. Stapleton at OrthoGeorgia for knee pain, that was limiting her exercise routine. Dr. Stapleton said it was time for knee replacement surgery, due to the "bone on bone" diagnosis. After her surgery, she didn't have any pain! At 88, she is back to doing what she loves!
Thanks to Dr. Kelly and OrthoGeorgia, I was able to do the things that I enjoy doing-hunting, interacting with my horses and working in the operating room.
After years of hip, leg and knee pain, Pete Gray was referred to Dr. Kelly by his orthopedist. Dr. Kelly performed a laminectomy which gave Pete immediate relief. He woke up from surgery and the pain was gone!
Thanks to Dr. Pope and OrthoGeorgia, the 96 miles on the West Highland Way in Scotland awaits me!
Kari Waltz regained her active lifestyle after receiving a new hip from Dr. Pope and OrthoGeorgia. She was struggling with pain walking and hiking to planning a 96 mile trek in Scotland! Kari is thrilled to be walking without a limp and without pain!
Dr. Ludwig, OrthoGeorgia and Miss Natalie-they were there for me. I was back on the field for tryouts.
Mitch suffered a football injury, requiring meniscus and MCL repair. OrthoGeorgia's Dr. Brian Ludwig successfully repaired it, and with physical therapist Natalie he was back on the field for soccer tryouts! He made the varsity team as a 2nd year goalkeeper!
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I can put my best foot forward!
After a slip-and-fall accident in her kitchen, Stacy Moore visited OrthoGeorgia's Orthopaedic Urgent Care. OrthoGeorgia's Foot & Ankle Specialist, Dr. Ojo, successfully surgically repaired the damage in time for her to be back for the Cherry Blossom Festival!
I have got a better quality of life. Thank you OrthoGeorgia!
Retired Nurse, Debbie Stratigos, is grateful for OrthoGeorgia. After experiencing hip pain, Dr. Dennis Jorgensen assessed her hip and diagnosed her with osteoarthritis. Debbie chose to have a total hip replacement at OrthoGeorgia's Surgery Center. She was up and walking 2 1/2 hours after surgery. Debbie enjoyed the convenience of OrthoGeorgia's onsite pharmacy and physical therapy. She is grateful for Dr. Jorgensen’s expertise and she continues to enjoy her active life.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I am pain free!
Brenda Thomas had both of her hips and her knee replaced by Dr. Dennis Jorgensen. She worked hard at OrthoGeorgia's physical therapy, and is now pain free and back to work as Macon's Battalion Fire Chief. Brenda is a former Olympian, having represented Macon in the 1984 Olympics.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I can still be "Skippy" to my grandchildren.
Lynne Patterson broke her elbow. Dr. Robinson put a plate in it, but Lynne was told her bones were soft and she wouldn't be able to enjoy life if they didn't do something. OrthoGeorgia's Bone Health Clinic is keeping her active and enjoying her life.
Because I was so happy there, I started sending my patients there.
Dr. Rana Munna, an internal medicine doctor in Macon, GA is a patient at OrthoGeorgia’s Bone Health Clinic. She knows it's important to take a proactive approach to achieving and maintaining optimal bone health and minimizing risk for bone fractures. Dr. Munna has such confidence in the care she has received at OrthoGeorgia’s Bone Health Clinic, she also sends her patients there. She and her patients are pleased with the convenience, efficiency, follow up and quality of care they have received at OrthoGeorgia’s Bone Health Clinic.
It's great to know OrthoGeorgia's Urgent Care Team is there when you need them most!
After a front flip on the playground, Wood broke his arm. His mother, Anne, took him to OrthoGeorgia's Walk In Orthopaedic Urgent Care Center in Macon, where Wood received excellent care.
Thanks to Dr. Patel, Lori and the whole team at OrthoGeorgia, my hand is back to letting me be able to do what I love to do.
While sighting in his gun, Slade Thompson pulled the trigger and the gun exploded in his hand, causing a traumatic hand injury. At the hospital, OrthoGeorgia's Dr. Patel was on call. Within 2 hours he was in surgery to repair what was left of his thumb, index finger and middle finger. He then had rehab with OrthoGeorgia's OT Lori Gilbert and now he's back to doing what he loves.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I am back to designing, walking and playing with my grandchildren.
Designer, Peggy Keys', left knee pain was interfering with her daily activities. She chose OrthoGeorgia's Dr. Brian Ludwig. She had the option of the first "smart knee" replacement in the area, and was excited to be part of that new technology. She was pleasantly surprised how quickly she was back to enjoying her life.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia and their magic, I'm able to do my magic pain free.
Magician Mike Fuller had knee pain for years. He heard wonderful things about OrthoGeorgia and said they are true. Mike enjoyed the caring staff, especially Dr. Jorgensen, David Bruce, PA, and Patrick in Rehab. He is now pain free and he wishes he had done his knee replacement a lot earlier!
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I am back on the field and ready to go.
After an MRI, John Milledge Academy Athlete, Remington Weaver, was told he had a torn labrum in his shoulder. Fellowship Trained Sports Medicine Specialist, Matthew Toth, MD performed his surgery and now Remington is back on the field playing baseball.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I'm back on the field making plays, and I am Ohio bound baby!
Tony tore his ACL and injured his meniscus while playing football. He planted too hard while running down the field to make a tackle. Dr. Richard Thomas repaired Tony's knee and he feels even better than he did before.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I am pain-free and life is back to normal!
Wendy Wilkes suffered from a severe break in multiple places in her arm after falling from a stool. Her friends on social media unanimously recommended OrthoGeorgia. She had surgery at OrthoGeorgia's surgery center with Dr. Levina and couldn't be more pleased with her outcome.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, Howard's the leader of the pack
Retired police officer Howard Jones suffered from chronic knee pain after an injury. OrthoGeorgia's orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Stapleton performed knee replacement surgery on both knees and he did Physical Therapy with us. He's now pain free and recommends OrthoGeorgia, Dr. Stapleton, the staff, surgery center and physical therapy department to everyone. He went from being the caboose on family outings, to the leader of the pack!
Thanks OrthoGeorgia, my wife and I are just going to be traveling and enjoying life
Bob McDonald first came to OrthoGeorgia because of hip pain. A thorough evaluation revealed his back was the cause of the pain not his hip. OrthoGeorgia spine surgeon Dr. Kelley Jr. fused his last 5 vertebrae and Bob was off all pain medications after 2 weeks, and is pain free for the first time in decades.
Thank you so much to OrthoGeorgia, for helping me continue to pursue my dreams.
Mahalia Laguines has had a total of 3 surgeries at OrthoGeorgia. OrthoGeorgia Foot and Ankle Specialist, John Chrabuszcz, MD, provided care for Mahalia as a student athlete. Mahalia was able to continue playing soccer in her team's championship, then on a scholarship at Emory University. Care at OrthoGeorgia's Foot & Ankle Center played a part in allowing Mahalia to continue to pursuing her dream of going on to medical school and becoming a physician.
If it wasn't for OrthoGeorgia and Dr. Harris, I wouldn't be back here where I am right now..........playing sports for the Bears!
Houston County athlete, Ty Waters, suffered an injury after being tackled during a high school football game. OrthoGeorgia Sports Medicine Specialist, Jonathan Harris, MD, performed surgery within hours. Surgery and physical therapy at OrthoGeorgia allowed Ty to get back to playing baseball and football for the Houston County Bears. Go Bears!
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I'm back at work AT OrthoGeorgia!
OrthoGeorgia Director of DME Shares his Experience as an OrthoGeorgia Hip Replacement Patient
Proverbs say a merry heart is good medicine. They give you that merry heart at OrthoGeorgia.
Dr. Stephen Taunton was a practicing physician in Forsyth, Georgia for 40 years. He referred hundreds of his patients in need of orthopaedic care to OrthoGeorgia. Dr. Taunton is also a patient at OrthoGeorgia. He explains what sets OrthoGeorgia apart and why there is no need to travel for exceptional orthopaedic care in Georgia.
From the time the surgery ended, I knew my hand was better.
Dr. Stephen Taunton went to see OrthoGeorgia's Dr. Patel for one hand issue and another elbow condition was also uncovered during evaluation. Dr. Patel performed two surgeries under one anethesia on Dr. Taunton, and he hasn't experienced any problems with his hand or elbow since.
The hip replacement was great. I'm pretty active, I love outdoor activity, and I've actually had no difficulties whatsoever.
Dr. Stephen Taunton shares about his experience with OrthoGeorgia and OrthoGeorgia Orthopaedic Specialist, Dennis K. Jorgensen, MD. After hip replacement surgery with Dr. Jorgensen, Dr. Taunton returns to his active life with family.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I'm fixing to be able to go backpacking again...and best of all, I'll be able to play on the floor with my granddaughter.
Joel Stringer had his left hip replaced with Dr. Pope and was backpacking within 3 months. He's returned for additional surgeries of his right hip and both knees, due to his successful outcome.
They have been a blessing to help me be able to do all the activities I enjoy.
2022 GA Slalom Ski Champion Darren Suggs is a long time patient of OrthoGeorgia, being treated for various injuries, including knee, hand, and back conditions. With the help of our orthopaedic specialists and care, Darren is able to enjoy hunting, fishing, waterskiing and snow skiing!
Hands down, OrthoGeorgia is the best
After being referred to OrthoGeorgia, Nancy was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome and treated by Dr. Blackwell. She's been treated for multiple hand issues, and says OrthoGeorgia is the only place she trusts!
I recommend anyone that is having knee pain, to come to OrthoGA.
Kristen Andrews had knee arthritis and no cartilage in her knees. Dr. Slappey replaced both knees, and "Now, I can go back to doing the things that I love.
Because of Dr. Dasher and OrthoGeorgia, it was like a new lease on life for me.
Avid rock climber gets a new lease on life after a fall, thanks to OrthoGeorgia.
Instead of being laid up, I'm doing lay ups, thanks to OrthoGeorgia.
Mercer University basketball player is back in the game with the help of OrthoGeorgia's Sports Medicine team.
I'm going to be an active grandma, because of OrthoGeorgia.
First time Grandma thanks OrthoGeorgia for helping her live actively with rheumatoid arthritis.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I'm back in the gym and doing what I love to do!
Dr. Pope and OrthoGeorgia got me right in and did surgery within days.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia I'm ready for the puck to drop!
Thanks to the team over at OrthoGeorgia, they've done a tremendous job and get us back out and performing every single weekend to the best of our ability.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I'm ready to play tournaments this Spring.
Joe McDaniel cleared for tournaments two months after knee surgery.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia they got me back.
I had a torn rotator cuff, and he did a tremendous job, Not only the surgery but the therapy I got.
I wouldn't go anywhere else but OrthoGeorgia.
I was having a lot of pain in my shoulder they took some of the bone out and then they cleaned up where I had some small tears.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia I was back on the field.
Dr. Thomas was a good doctor because he had worked with NFL teams, with my physical therapy I was actually able to get back in time for region and playoffs.
I got that spring back in my step.
I was just hobbling around the courts for the longest time. I would tell them to go to OrthoGeorgia.
OrthoGeorgia has delivered excellent care.
"I can't thank them enough for all they do in the community - feeding the children and helping the senior citizens. I am honored to be a patient at OrthoGeorgia."
I fractured it, they patched me on up.
"Now I can do ballet, bake, cartwheels and do lots of other fun stuff - OrthoGeorgia is the best!"
Had to get surgery, Dr. Ojo, great guy, perfect man for it.
"walked my date out at prom, walked out at graduation…I'd just like to thank OrthoGeorgia, I finally got my life back and I can do the things I love!"
Broke my ankle during football season.
"I went to OrthoGeorgia for surgery and rehab and now I am back to doing what I do like football and basketball. Thanks OrthoGeorgia for putting me back on the field!"
Fantastic surgery all the way through.
"best part about it was being home that night…did rehab here, xrays here, pharmacists here, you name it...OrthoGeorgia was my choice for orthopaedic excellence."
I Was Back On My Feet By The End Of The Week.
“I really like Dr. Brooks. I'll be honest I'm stubborn and I don't listen to a lot of people and he was right to the point with me about what I needed to do and what was happening... and it feels better now than it did 10, 15, 20 years ago it really does."
I Have Not Received Care Like That Before.
“It was very convenient, people were attentive... on a scale of 1-10, I'd have to say 10, honestly. I hope I don't have another replacement, but if I do, I'll come back to OrthoGeorgia."
I Began to Feel Better Immediately.
“I love my new hip, I’m free of pain, and I can walk again! I love OrthoGeorgia and Dr. Thornsberry!"
I Can’t Give Praise Enough.
“I’ve been on my bike, I can kneel at the alter and pray, and I can walk without a limp. There’s hardly any pain in my leg!”
OrthoGeorgia was the Best Experience for Me.
“At OrthoGeorgia, they made sure I was ready to get after my Senior Year in the best way possible and, more than that, that I'd be ready to go to Georgia in the Fall.”
If the Surgery Hadn't Been Successful, I Wouldn't Have Had Half the Life that I Had.
“My hand was severed, amputated at the palm. My mom insisted that I was taken to Macon, because she knew that Dr. Floyd was the best in the game.”
OrthoGeorgia has me back in the driver seat.
“Dr.Schnetzer he did surgery on me, very good doctor. That's the doctor you want to work on you, somebody that go in and see a problem, and fix it. It's the same thing I do in my passion with cars."
I'm back on the tennis court.
“About an hour after I came out of the recovery room and they had me walking down the hall. It was the most unbelievable thing you've ever seen."
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia I'm back on the field.
“Dr. Jorgensen would be the one handling her surgery and we have a long relationship with OrthoGeorgia, they are our team physicians and so I knew she was in great hands with OrthoGeorgia."
I know I made the right decision.
"There was a time when I didn't know that I'd be able to run again and their team helped me to be able to put my best foot forward."