Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens

Orthopedic Clinic • Athens, GA

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Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens in Watkinsville, Georgia offers orthopedic surgical procedures, sports medicine, and athletic training services. The clinic provides fracture treatment, joint replacement surgery, knee surgery, arthroscopy, tendon repairs, and non-surgical treatments including hyaluronic acid injections. It also offers on-site imaging, diagnostic ultrasound, and sports medicine rehabilitation services.

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Clinic Type

Orthopedic Clinic

Address

1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110 Watkinsville, GA 30677

Phone

706-613-5880

Email

customerservice@piedmont.org

Opening Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Website

https://www.care.piedmont.org/locations/location-details/practice/1343

Emergency Care

Piedmont Athens Regional Level II Trauma Center coverage

Services Offered

Orthopedics
Sports medicine
Orthopedic surgery
Arthroscopy
Tendon repairs
Knee surgery
Arthritis surgery (joint replacement)
Tendinitis relief procedures
Fracture treatment (orthopedic)
Non-surgical management of osteoarthritis
Hyaluronic acid injections (Synvisc, Durolane, etc.)
Orthopedic trauma coverage

Team

Christopher LePage Gaunder — Provider
Kelly Pruett Ward — Provider
Stephen White — Provider
Robert George Willson — Provider
Joseph Kilzi — Provider
Paul D Schofield — Provider
Erin Marie Reiter — Provider
Carl Heinz Konieczka — Provider
Robert Evan Hancock — Provider
Eric Russell Gordon — Provider
Taylor Warfel — Provider
Jonathan Eric Hill — Provider

Insurance & Payment

New patient visits

Some insurance plans require a referral in order to see a specialist. If your insurance requires a referral, call the office. We will be happy to assist you. Please allow 48-72 hours to process referrals to specialists.

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FAQs

What services are offered?

Orthopedic surgical procedures fracture treatment (all except spine); Arthritis surgery (joint replacement); Knee surgery; Tendinitis relief procedures; Tendon repairs; Arthroscopy (shoulder, knee, elbow); Tennis elbow treatments – surgical and nonsurgical; Non-surgical procedures non-operative management of osteoarthritis; Hyaluronic acid injections (Synvisc, Durolane, etc.).

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Piedmont Healthcare official website: Consistently high ratings across multiple providers (often 4.8-5.0 out of 5 stars) (Thousands of individual ratings combined across various staff members)

Patients praise

Highly knowledgeable and professional providers
Excellent bedside manner and caring approach
Clear explanations of diagnoses and treatment plans
Effective communication and listening skills
Prompt and efficient service

Common complaints

Some patients may experience isolated issues regarding appointment scheduling or office experience, though specific widespread complaints were not prominently surfaced in current public reviews.

"Dr. Schofield was prompt, knowledgable and took the time necessary to examine, diagnose and explain my injury."

— Piedmont Healthcare patient review of PA Paul D Schofield

"Dr. Willson is an amazing doctor! He explains things to where you can understand them and takes the time with you to listen to your concerns and truly cares."

— Piedmont Healthcare patient review of Dr. Robert George Willson

"10 months ago my experience with the office has been all good. no problems making appointments. Providers are great explaining medications."

— Yelp review of Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].