Orthopedic Services: Expert Bone & Joint Care in Athens, GA
Orthopedic Clinic • Athens, GA
Clinic Type
Orthopedic Clinic
Address
658 N. Chase Street Suite 201, Athens, GA 30601
Phone
(706) 389-3590
chw@stmarysathens.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Available
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
For a full list of accepted insurance providers, please visit our accepted insurance page.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- InjuredCare: 4.1/5 (Athens Bone & Joint) (multiple reviews referenced)
- Healthgrades: 4.9/5 (Dr. David Ryan) (73 reviews)
- Birdeye/Google: 4.9/5 (Athens Orthopedic Clinic-Greensboro) (113 reviews)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB): A+ rating (N/A)
Patients praise
- High physician expertise and knowledge
- Professional and kind bedside manner from many providers
- Effective surgical outcomes and treatment plans
- Helpful and attentive office staff in many instances
- Quick and efficient care at urgent care or for specific visits
Common complaints
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and follow-up communication
- Issues with phone responsiveness and long hold times
- Occasional dissatisfaction with diagnosis or treatment outcomes
- Long wait times at the clinic
"The Physicians and staff at Athens Bone at Joint are absolutely fantastic. Dr. Fields spent a great deal of time during examination as well as discussing the issues we had and listened to all of our concerns while providing detailed advice on treatment."
— Athens Bone & Joint Patient Review"Horrible follow-up. Can not get anyone to talk to me. The person on the phone hang up on me when I repeatedly asked to be connected to a nurse."
— Yelp Review for Athens Orthopedic Clinic"Patients describe Dr. John R. Dorris as professional, kind, and easy to talk to, highlighting his expertise in orthopedic surgeries and his ability to address concerns thoroughly."
— Vitals.com summary for Dr. John R. DorrisSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Athens Orthopedic Clinic Opens New Surgery Center Aimed at Redefining the New Standard in Medicine - Athens Orthopedic Clinic — Aug 15, 2025
- Anthem, Athens Orthopedic Clinic Partner to Expand Orthopedic Access in Northeast Georgia - Athens Orthopedic Clinic — Mar 12, 2026
- St. Mary’s, Dr. Randy Lavender to create new orthopedics practice | Trinity Health System — Dec 8, 2025
- St. Mary’s Orthopedic Specialists expanding to Chase Street | Trinity Health System — Jun 1, 2026
- Athens Orthopedic Clinic at Lake Oconee Expanding Access to Care - Athens Orthopedic Clinic — Feb 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Athens Orthopedic Clinic (AOC) is a private, nonprofit-leaning orthopedic care provider based in Athens, Georgia, serving Northeast Georgia since 1966. With 14 offices nationwide, they offer comprehensive orthopedic services including physical and aquatic therapy, interventional pain management, rehabilitation, imaging, and on-site surgical centers. The clinic emphasizes compassionate, patient-focused care with board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians. Key facts: founded 1966, headquarters in Athens, GA, about 110 employees (approx. +20 since last year), annual revenue around $28.5M. Contact: info@athensorthopedicclinic.com; phone: 706-549-1663.
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