Piedmont Healthcare, serving more Georgians than any other healthcare provider, and OrthoAtlanta, one of the largest physician-owned orthopedic and sports medicine practices in Georgia, are excited to announce a new partnership that took effect Feb. 1.

The partnership is a major component of Piedmont’s comprehensive initiatives in orthopedics and sports medicine via the creation of Piedmont Orthopedics. Piedmont Orthopedics is being designed to provide the full spectrum of musculoskeletal and sports-related care across the state of Georgia. OrthoAtlanta, renowned for providing an integrated approach to delivering musculoskeletal care for over 20 years, aligns Piedmont with 40 orthopedic and sports medicine physicians and physiatrists, 37 advanced practice providers, 13 integrated musculoskeletal centers with seven outpatient imaging centers, 13 outpatient physical therapy sites and two outpatient surgical centers. Together, through Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta, Piedmont Healthcare and OrthoAtlanta will provide state of the art musculoskeletal and sports medicine treatments, taking advantage of their combined service and cost effectiveness, to afford patients the highest-quality care.

“It is our goal to provide comprehensive care close to home and the talented physicians, therapists and employees of OrthoAtlanta will help us to fulfill that goal for our patients through the Piedmont Orthopedics umbrella,” Piedmont Healthcare President and CEO Kevin Brown said. “This agreement will provide  an increase in the providers available to serve Piedmont’s growing patient population and an expansion of locations and service modalities to ensure the most convenient, safe, and cost-effective care.”

Piedmont serves as the official healthcare provider for the University of Georgia (UGA) Athletic Association and is an official sponsor of Atlanta United FC, the 2018 MLS Cup Champions. OrthoAtlanta provides medical coverage for Atlanta United FC, Atlanta Gladiators, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and Kickoff games, BB&T Atlanta Open tennis tournament and Clayton State University Athletics.

“This partnership is an incredible opportunity for Piedmont and OrthoAtlanta to raise the bar on how orthopedics and sports medicine can be delivered throughout the state of Georgia,” said Michael S. Ochal, CEO, OrthoAtlanta and IntraHealth Group, the management organization for OrthoAtlanta. “We are incredibly proud to be a part of this partnership.”