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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OUR BONNE TERRE OFFICE IS MOVING

OUR BONNE TERRE OFFICE IS MOVING

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.

Exclusive Regional Doctors for PBMD
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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

I was mistakenly left off the schedule this morning, but the ladies at the front were super nice about it. I was almost in tears as it was my birthday, and I got up early and changed plans for the appointment. I didn’t tell the staff because I didn’t want them to feel bad, but they quickly fit me in, and I was out within two hours, even with x-rays and a cortisone shot. Katie was very attentive and explained my options thoroughly. Everybody I interacted with was very kind and knowledgeable.

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.

Dr. Burke is a very sincere and compassionate physician who provides excellent detail and explains all the options. He also takes into consideration the individual and provides his recommendation based on proven data and best practice outcomes.

My wife and I met with Andrea for my three-week post-surgery check-up. Andrea was extremely patient and thorough in answering every one of my questions in such a manner that I could understand. Dr. Mudd was tremendous in his surgical performance, and Andrea was fantastic in providing the peace, comfort, and ease of mental anguish that often follows these procedures. Thank you to one and all in association with Orthopedic Associates.

This appointment was my ten-week follow-up for knee replacement. I saw Katie, and she answered all my questions. She explained where I was at in the recovery cycle and what I was to expect. She is as pleasant and professional as can be. I never feel rushed. Katie is very personable and professional. She also did my Iovera treatment before surgery. She was interested in my feelings and observations of the treatment, which was phenomenal. I am very pleased with Dr. Pitts, Katie, Teresa, and everyone I've dealt with since surgery in July.

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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