FAST, EXPERT CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT

We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

We offer our Injury Access Clinic at our Main Office Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., and on Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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

Read the inspiring stories of patients who got their lives back through our compassionate, specialized care.

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OUR BONNE TERRE OFFICE HAS MOVED

OUR BONNE TERRE OFFICE HAS MOVED

Same Town, New Location

55 Nesbit Drive, Suite B
Bonne Terre, MO 63628

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Photo: Gregory N. Nelson, M.D.
Photo: Gregory N. Nelson, M.D.

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.

Photo: Frank Thomas, M.D.
Photo: Frank Thomas, M.D.

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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YOUR FAVORITE
PICKLEBALL RESOURCE

Pickleball Treatment Leaders In St. Louis

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.

Photo: BEAR Implant
Photo: BEAR Implant

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.

SUPERIOR ACCESS TO
EXCEPTIONAL ORTHOPEDIC EXPERTISE

SUPERIOR ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL ORTHOPEDIC 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. 

Areas of Specialty

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.

Our Specialties & Services

SUPERIOR ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL SPORTS MEDICINE CARE

Whether you’re chasing a personal best or competing at the highest level, we understand the athlete’s mindset. Trusted by some of the region’s top athletes, our team at Orthopedic Associates is dedicated to keeping you in the game.

Our experts recognize the physical demands that come with training, competition, and an active lifestyle—and we’re here to support you when injuries happen.

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OUR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PROGRAM

Our workers’ compensation program benefits injured employees and employers alike by focusing on reducing medical costs and time lost at work through a trouble-free process.

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PATIENT EDUCATION
CENTER

Dedicated to providing you with the information you need to understand your condition and care options, we offer a comprehensive online patient education center.

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Patient Reviews

Dr. Mudd is very professional, and I feel like he takes the time to reassure me when needed and answers all of my questions. I think 100% that he has my best interest at heart and that goes a long way. I have had several other experiences with Dr.'s that I felt treated me as a policy number and not a person. His assistant Katie is phenomenal! Very pleasant, genuine, caring and always takes care of any issues I’ve had dealing with scripts with workers comp and all of the paperwork needed for my employer. I would highly recommend Dr. Mudd to anyone. My accident happened at work, but if I were to need future non-related surgery, I would come back to him even not on a workers comp injury.

I have enjoyed meeting different staff members regarding my appointments and treatments. They listen to my needs and are helpful by patiently answering all my questions. Bethanie is so competent, understanding, and friendly. Thank you, Bethanie and Orthopedic Associates.

Bethanie was both pleasant and very professional. The last time I saw her was in 2018, so she repeated the basic information I needed to hear and described the course of action she needed to tell me. It was a very pleasant experience.

Dr. Burke has been my Orthopedic surgeon and specialist for years from carpal tunnel surgery to a broken hip. His talents are not limited to surgery skills, but his mannerisms and good personality certainly aid in the healing process of aching bones! He’s an exceptional doctor!

First, I was delighted that I did not have to wait six weeks to get an appointment to see him! He was thorough with his questioning, and I appreciate that he ordered more x-rays, to help with his diagnosis. I am thankful that he did not try to talk me into surgery immediately, and I appreciate his suggestions to seek therapy and pain management since I have not done that before. I felt confident in his medical advise, and understand that he is very patient-friendly. I cannot remember going to a doctor back and have them shake my hand in a friendly manner! I know that is a little thing, but I was impressed!

Our Locations

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.

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