Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Care in Forest, VA
Sports Medicine • Lynchburg, VA
Clinic Type
Sports Medicine
Address
Forest, VA (Forest & Lynchburg area)
Phone
434.316.7199
info@aoasm.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Current Offers
Accepting new patients
FAQs
What is sports medicine?
A sports medicine physician cares for people with bone and joint issues, focusing on non-surgical treatment aspects.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Healthgrades (Dr. John Prahinski): 4.8/5 (73 ratings)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Susannah Lichtenstein): 5.0/5 (1 rating)
- Vitals (Dr. Michael Diminick): 4.5/5 (56 ratings)
- Vitals (Lisa Best): 5.0/5 (1 rating)
- U.S. News (Dr. Brandon Bucker): 5.0/5 (74 ratings)
Patients praise
- Professional and compassionate bedside manner
- Thorough explanations of diagnoses and treatment options
- Effective surgical skills and positive treatment outcomes
- Responsive and helpful staff
- Good communication and patient-focused care
Common complaints
- Unsatisfied with specific medical decisions and treatment outcomes
- Lack of clear communication regarding treatment steps and alternatives
"Dr. Prahinski listen to his patient and always concern on your wellbeing. Nice bed side manner and he Cares."
— Healthgrades patient review"No "run of the mill"...THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO!"
— Loc8NearMe patient review (OrthoVirginia)"Dr. Lichtenstein genuinely cares about the well-being of her patients. She’s very professional and has excellent bed side manners."
— Healthgrades patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Care in Forest, VA — Jul 28, 2025
- OrthoVirginia Lynchburg Clinic, Therapy, Ortho On Call and MRI — Sep 3, 2025
- Ask The Expert on Sports Medicine | Lynchburg Living — May 6, 2026
- Physical Therapy Lynchburg, VA - Pivot PT, an Athletico company — Nov 13, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More sports medicine clinics in Lynchburg
Summary: Collaborative Health Partners (Central Virginia) offers Sports Medicine among its patient-centered services. The organization recently opened and operates the Healthplex in Lynchburg, a 100,000-square-foot facility that hosts sports medicine, osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine (ONMM), and endocrinology teams. They serve the greater central Virginia area with primary care, pediatrics, behavioral health, and workplace health, and employ about 40 staff. If you’re seeking sports medicine in Lynchburg, this center is a key local option featuring dedicated sports medicine services alongside other specialties.
Summary: OrthoVirginia is Virginia’s largest orthopedic practice with over 160 specialists across 36 locations. The Lynchburg area is served by OrthoVirginia with a local clinic offering orthopedic care and related services, including therapy and on‑call/urgent care options. The Lynchburg site provides access to a full spectrum of orthopedic services (surgical and non‑surgical) and is part of a network that includes imaging, physical therapy, hand and occupational therapy, and robotic‑assisted joint replacement options (where available). For Lynchburg patients, on‑site or nearby therapy and urgent care access may be highlighted through OrthoOnCall/Ortho On Call offerings at or near the Lynchburg location.
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