Learn more about Orthopedic Surgeons and how to choose the right one for you
Learn more about Orthopedic Surgeons
An orthopedic surgeon specializes in diagnosing, treating, preventing and rehabilitating injuries and diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including the muscles, joints, ligaments, tendons, nerves and bones. An orthopedic surgeon provides medical and surgical care for people of all ages who have problems with their joints, muscles or bones.
An orthopedic surgeon typically:
Evaluates a patient’s medical history and any previous tests or records
Performs a physical exam
Provides exercise, alternative and rehabilitation therapies
Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
Diagnoses and treats acute and chronic musculoskeletal diseases and conditions including back pain, arthritis, and sports injuries
Performs surgical procedures on your bones, joints, and surrounding tissues and structures, such as knee replacement or anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
An orthopedic surgeon may also be known as a bone doctor, orthopedic doctor, joint specialist, or orthopedist. You may also see it spelled differently, as orthopaedic surgeon (orthopaedist).
There are 13 specialists practicing Orthopedic Surgery in Starkville, MS with an overall average rating of 3.7 stars. There are 15 hospitals near Starkville, MS with affiliated Orthopedic Surgery specialists, including OCH Regional Medical Center, Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle and Magnolia Regional Health Center.
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Dr. George Galjour, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (18 ratings)
225 Tomlinson DrStarkville, MS 397592.2 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
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- Explains conditions well
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225 Tomlinson DrStarkville, MS 397592.2 mi miles away
Dr. Kenny Edwards, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
3.9Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars, with (11 ratings)
225 Tomlinson DrStarkville, MS 397592.2 mi miles away
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225 Tomlinson DrStarkville, MS 397592.2 mi miles away
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Dr. Jonathan Williams, DO
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (4 ratings)
307 HOSPITAL RDStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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307 HOSPITAL RDStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
Dr. Taylor Mathis, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, with (4 ratings)
521 S Montgomery St # 3Starkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
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521 S Montgomery St # 3Starkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
Dr. Chad Altmyer, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
4.6Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars, with (21 ratings)
521 S Montgomery St # 3Starkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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521 S Montgomery St # 3Starkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
Dr. Justin Hall, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
3.8Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars, with (11 ratings)
225 Tomlinson DrStarkville, MS 397592.2 mi miles away
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- Easy scheduling
- Employs friendly staff
- Explains conditions well
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225 Tomlinson DrStarkville, MS 397592.2 mi miles away
Dr. John Gracy, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
3.7Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars, with (24 ratings)
400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 397590.8 mi miles away
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400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 397590.8 mi miles away
Dr. William Smith, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
2.8Rated 2.8 out of 5 stars, with (5 ratings)
100 Wilburn WayStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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100 Wilburn WayStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
Dr. John Tanksley, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
3.6Rated 3.6 out of 5 stars, with (11 ratings)
400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 397590.8 mi miles away
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400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 397590.8 mi miles away
Dr. Matthew Miller, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
1.0Rated 1.0 out of 5 stars, with (1 rating)
521 S Montgomery St # 3Starkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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521 S Montgomery St # 3Starkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
Dr. William Ferguson, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
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307 HOSPITAL RDStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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307 HOSPITAL RDStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
Dr. Martin Pomphrey Jr, MD
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
3.0Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, with (2 ratings)
400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 397590.8 mi miles away
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400 Hospital RdStarkville, MS 397590.8 mi miles away
Dr. Robert Butler, MD
Specialty: Orthopedics
2.5Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars, with (19 ratings)
101 Wilburn WayStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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101 Wilburn WayStarkville, MS 397590.7 mi miles away
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