Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Whether its joint aches and pains keeping you from performing everyday activities or an injury that has you sidelined, our orthopedics and sports medicine providers will provide you with the care you need to return to an active life.
Take a Joint Pain Assessment
If you have questions about your joint pain, start with an assessment and learn more about any risks you may have for joint-related conditions.
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Locations
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Providers
Our Specialties
- General Orthopedics
- Sports Medicine
- Total Joint Arthroplasty, including hip, knee and shoulder
- Arthroscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery
- Robot-Assisted Joint Replacement Surgery
- Reconstructive Surgery and Soft Tissue and Nerve-related Repairs
- Treatment for Trauma and Sports-related Injuries
- Trauma Surgery
- Fracture care
- Treatment of common conditions, including Arthritis, Plantar Fasciitis and Tendonitis
- Bunions and Hammer Toes
Saturday Sports Clinic
Athens Medical Mall | 719 Cook Dr., Suite 104, Athens
No appointment needed | Arrive at 7:45 a.m. to be seen
Available throughout high school football season beginning August 23
The clinic will be closed Saturday, October 18, 2025.
- All athletes are welcome
- Athletes with non-emergency injuries receive treatment provided by Dane Bolton, DO, sports medicine-trained orthopedic surgeon
- Please bring your insurance card to the clinic at the time of your visit
Living Life Fully Again After Knee Replacement Surgery
Since undergoing total knee replacement surgery in May 2021, Terry Underwood has reclaimed the active lifestyle he once enjoyed.
“It truly gave me my life back,” Underwood shared. “Before the surgery, I could barely leave my house. Now, I’m traveling again and singing in the church choir. I feel fulfilled.”
At just 62, Underwood was walking with a cane and feeling far older than his age. Retirement wasn’t what he had imagined—until his surgery changed everything.
“Today, I walk without pain and enjoy the things we love most—like camping and hiking,” he said.
Underwood received care from Dr. Michael Veale at Starr Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, and he couldn’t be more grateful.
“I would absolutely recommend Dr. Veale to anyone in need of an orthopedic specialist,” he said. “The care he provides is personal. He remembers who you are—you’re not just a number. My wife and I truly appreciate that.”