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GREGORY N. NELSON, M.D.

WE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME 
DR. GREGORY NELSON TO OUR TEAM!

Dr. Gregory Nelson joins our team as a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with special interests in shoulder, elbow, and joint replacement surgery.

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OFFERING SUPERIOR 
ORTHOPEDIC CARE

FRANK THOMAS, M.D.

Knee, Shoulder, Sports Medicine

Dr. Frank Thomas joins our team as a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty fellowship training in orthopedic sports medicine.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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, and Bonne Terre, 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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HOLIDAY HOURS UPDATE

Our office hours have changed for New Year's. Have a safe and wonderful holiday!

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