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About Our Practice Orthopaedic Associates has provided the highest quality orthopaedic care to patients in the Albany, Georgia, community since opening its doors more than two decades ago. A staple in the community, Orthopaedic Associates is the only practice in Albany that offers orthopaedic urgent care. Patient convenience is the team’s top priority, which is why they offer physical therapy, ambulatory surgery, orthopaedic treatment, and more — all under one roof. With six specialists on the team, Orthopaedic Associates treats a wide array of orthopaedic conditions related to the knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist, and spine. Because the orthopaedic experts also specialize in both orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine, they can provide comprehensive care to the elderly and high school athletes alike. The team has decades of experience diagnosing and treating patients of all ages, even infants. Whether patients are struggling with existing sports injuries or suffering from a sudden orthopaedic emergency, the experts at Orthopaedic Associates have the medical expertise and advanced technology to help. Call Orthopaedic Associates today or book an appointment online to learn more about the orthopaedic services they offer. Our Physicians Left to right: Thomas Darden, MD | Paul Michas, MD | Melissa Lawrence, DO | James Mason, DO | Mark Wolgin, MD