Masks are now optional at our facilities; however, masks are recommended for those at risk per the CDC's guidelines.

OFFERING SUPERIOR 
ORTHOPEDIC CARE

Matthew D. Collard, D.O.

Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Joint Replacement, Ankle, Elbow, Hand, Wrist

CELEBRATING 1000 OUTPATIENT JOINT REPLACEMENTS

Celebrating a milestone achievement, Orthopedic Associates proudly announces surpassing 1000 successful joint replacements at our state-of-the-art, total-joint-capable surgery center.

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Our specialty-trained doctors are proud to offer pickleball injury treatment and prevention tips using data, clinical expertise, and experience to keep you on the court.

SUPERIOR ACCESS.
EXCEPTIONAL CARE.

Offering State-Of-The-Art ACL Repair with the BEAR® Implant

At Orthopedic Associates, our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Ryan T. Pitts, M.D., specializes in performing the evidence-based BEAR procedure and takes pride in being the first orthopedic surgeon in the region to perform the procedure in July 2022.

EXPERT ORTHOPEDIC
CARE CLOSE TO HOME

Our Columbia location allows you to stay close to home, where superior access to the same exceptional care is right at your fingertips.

SUPERIOR ACCESS TO
EXCEPTIONAL DOCTORS AND
SPECIALTY EXPERTISE

For over 60 years, our practice has been dedicated to providing St. Louis and the surrounding areas with superior access to exceptional orthopedic care. With several satellite locations throughout Missouri, including St. Louis, Bonne Terre, and Fredericktown, as well as a satellite location in Columbia, our specialty-trained orthopedic doctors, podiatrist, and staff are experts committed to delivering compassionate care where and when you need it. 

Our doctors and surgeons have advanced specialty training to treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions in several areas of the body, including the ankle, elbow, foot, hand, hip, knee, shoulder, and wrist in addition to specialty expertise in joint replacement and revision, podiatry, and sports medicine. Use the buttons below to learn more about our providers and areas of specialty.

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SUPERIOR ACCESS WHERE
YOU NEED IT

At Orthopedic Associates, we have dedicated ourselves to providing you with the specialized treatment you need at convenient locations across Missouri and in Columbia, Illinois. Please see our full listing of locations and on-site services.

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Due to the global CrowdStrike outage, our systems are currently operating at reduced capacity. As a result, many of our systems are down, leading to potential delays in patient check-in and possible disruptions to our phone services. We remain committed to serving our patients, though they may experience delays both in-office and via phone.