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Introducing Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists

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Augusta Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists is pleased to announce our merger with 4 Aiken, SC-based surgeons to form Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists! As one of the area’s largest orthopedic care practices, the group will have 5 locations in 4 counties from Aiken, SC to Augusta, Thomson, and Waynesboro, GA, employing 12 physicians and more than 100 staff members.

As Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists, our goal is to expand access to outpatient surgery, cutting-edge technology, and surgical expertise to patients in the Augusta and Aiken areas. With the Aiken surgeons joining the team, we will work together to create innovative orthopedic care delivery models for patients in our local communities, whom we have served for many decades.

Learn more about the details of our merger below. If you have any questions, please reach out to our office at one of the following numbers:

Welcome Our New Aiken Surgeons

  • R. Vaughan Massie, MD - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy
  • Ty Carter, MD - Board Certified & Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon
  • Timothy Shannon, MD - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
  • Douglas Holford, MD - Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship Trained in Spine Surgery, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy

Current Patients of Our Augusta & Aiken Surgeons: What to Know About the Merger

At Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists, our goal is to make the transition as smooth as possible with the merger between our two groups. While there are a couple of changes, most of the details on how and where you receive care will remain the same, including the same great surgeons and expert care delivery we have provided for decades.

Locations

Our locations in both Augusta and Aiken will remain the same. To find the office location closest to you, please see our Locations page. 

New Phone Number for Aiken

While our Aiken locations will remain the same for Drs. Massie, Carter, Shannon, and Holford, our phone number is changing. To contact our Aiken offices, please call (803) 649-2250.

Insurance

Accepted insurance plans for each of our physicians will remain the same as they were pre-merger. If you have any questions about your insurance, please contact our Aiken office at 803-649-2250 for assistance.

Medical Records

We will be transitioning to a single medical record system for all of our patients so that we can best serve our patients at all locations and provide comprehensive care.

FAQS

You may have questions.  In addition to the below information, we welcome you to email us at operator@ortho-augusta.com, or call us with any questions (803) 649-2250.

Will my doctor be in the same location?  Yes, your orthopedic surgeon will see patients in the same locations:

  • 410 University Parkway, Aiken, SC 29801 
  • 399 Silver Bluff Road, Aiken, SC 29803

What number do I call for appointments?  (803) 649-2250.  We look forward to seeing you.

Will you take my insurance? Yes, Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists will accept the same insurance plans that are currently accepted by CMI.  

Will you offer Physical Therapy?  Yes, Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists will offer physical therapy in Aiken.

Will CMI continue to offer Rheumatology, Podiatry, Neurology, and Pain Management?  Yes, Drs. Martinez, Molnar, Lyon, and Suwan will continue your care at CMI.  Our team will be glad to assist you at (803) 644-4264.