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.

News & Events
News & Events
As patients of Orthopedic Associates, we want you to hear it first! The following news and events articles are available for you to learn more about our practice updates, new service offerings, and specialized expertise.
Dr. Gregory Nelson Leads the Region in Offering Oxford Cementless Partial Knee replacement
Local board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gregory Nelson performs the Oxford Cementless Partial Knee replacement, now available…
Shoulder, Elbow & Joint Replacement Specialist Dr. Gregory Nelson Joins Orthopedic Associates
Dr. Gregory Nelson, a local board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, joins the team of experts at Orthopedic Associates as of March 1. Dr. Nelson is seeing patients at Orthopedic Associates’ main office, located at 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Suite 100. Patients in need of…
Area Sports Medicine Expert Dr. Frank Thomas Joins Orthopedic Associates
Dr. Frank Thomas, a local board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, will be joining the team of experts at Orthopedic Associates. Beginning Jan. 1, Dr. Thomas will be seeing patients at Orthopedic Associates’ main office, located at 1050 Old Des Peres…
Orthopedic Associates Welcomes Dr. Matthew Collard July 1
Dr. Matthew Collard, a local board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, will be joining the team of experts at Orthopedic Associates. Beginning July 1, Dr. Collard will be seeing patients at Orthopedic Associates’ main office in St.…
Orthopedic Associates Celebrates 1,000th Outpatient Joint Replacement at Des Peres Square Surgery Center
The specialists at Orthopedic Associates are celebrating their 1,000th outpatient joint replacement milestone at the practice’s surgery center, Des Peres Square Surgery Center, located at 1050 Old Des Peres Road, Suite 150, next to Orthopedic Associates’ main office.…
Orthopedic Associates’ Doctors Discuss Pickleball Injury Rise, Safety
As regional experts in sports medicine care, the doctors at Orthopedic Associates have noted a jump in injuries related to pickleball as more local residents join the game. Providing world-class care for athletic injuries, the practice’s doctors have shared tips to promote safety and prevent…
Orthopedic Associates Providing BEAR Implant to Heal ACL Tears
The BEAR procedure, or Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration, for ACL injuries is now available from the local experts at Orthopedic Associates. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and Orthopedic Associates Practice President…
Orthopedic Associates Voted Best Medical Professional in Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves
Orthopedic Associates recently received the Nextdoor Neighborhood Faves Award for the 2023 Best Medical Professional. The award is based on local voters’ selection on Nextdoor.com, a web-based network to connect neighborhood communities. Those in need of specialized bone, joint and muscle care…
Local Grandma Finds Relief With New Knee & Iovera° Treatment
Reducing opioid use and easing pain, a new treatment paired with orthopedic surgery is offering local residents instant and lasting relief.
Mary, a local grandma and patient at Orthopedic Associates, has had phenomenal results with an innovative cold therapy treatment called iovera° and a…
Dr. Christopher Mudd Featured in Republic-Times Article for Helping Columbia Patient With Her Knee Pain
Board-certified orthopedic surgeon and fellowship-trained hip and knee replacement surgeon Christopher D. Mudd, M.D., at Orthopedic Associates was…