Dear Valued Patients,
We hope that this letter finds you in good health. We are pleased to announce we have expanded the great Orthopedic services that we offer across the Augusta, Aiken and surrounding communities.
As of July 1st, Augusta-Aiken and Legend Orthopedics have become one group practice. In addition to our outpatient surgery centers that offer orthopedic and spine surgery at the Downtown campus and on the J. Dewey Gray campus, we have expanded access to imaging, physical therapy, and specialty care in the region to provide convenient access to expert care that is close to you.
Your medical record will continue to be in the hands of your orthopedic physician who looks forward to continuing to take care of you. In fact, you can access your records online for your future visits.
- For current Legend Orthopedics patients, visit LegendOrtho.com and click on “Patient Portal” to begin the process. For questions, please contact us at InfoAugustaAiken@LegendOrtho.com.
- For current Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists patients, visit AugustaAikenOrtho.com and click on “Visit Patient Portal” to begin the process. For questions, please contact us at InfoAugustaAiken@LegendOrtho.com.
As we come together, we are building a single website here at georgiacarolinaortho.com for all of our patients. In the interim, both websites will continue to be available and will provide access for appointments, medical records, and related information about your orthopedics needs.
You may have questions. In addition to the below information, we welcome you to view our current websites, email us at InfoAugustaAiken@LegendOrtho.com, or call us with any questions. Our phone numbers continue to be:
Current Legend Orthopedics Patients:
- Legend phone number is (706) 722-3401
Current Augusta-Aiken Orthopedic Specialists Patients:
- Aiken phone number is (803) 649-2250
- Augusta phone number is (706) 863-9797
FAQs
For appointments with Augusta-Aiken Orthopedics, who do I call?
To schedule appointments in Augusta, you will continue to call (706) 863-9797. To schedule appointments in Aiken, you will continue to call (803) 649-2250.
For appointments with Legend Orthopedics, who do I call?
To schedule appointments in Augusta, you will continue to call (706) 722-3401. We look forward to seeing you.
Will you take my insurance?
Yes, Augusta-Aiken & Legend Orthopedics will accept the same insurance plans that are currently accepted.
Where do the group’s physicians practice?
Your current physicians will continue to practice at the same offices they currently practice. The group will be expanding opportunities for you in the near future.
Where do the group’s surgeons perform surgery?
For orthopedic specialty surgery, we can take care of you at our surgery center in Downtown or Augusta. Our surgeons also operate at Burke Health as well as at hospitals in Aiken, Downtown, and at the J Dewey Gray campus in Augusta.
Will you offer Physical Therapy in Augusta and Aiken?
Yes, we will offer physical therapy in Augusta and Aiken.
From our team at Augusta-Aiken & Legend Orthopedics, we sincerely appreciate your trust in us and look forward to continuing to serve our patients and are pleased to now take care of you in Aiken and the surrounding areas.
Sincerely,
Douglas R. Phillips, M.D.
Co-President
Augusta-Aiken & Legend Orthopedics
Richard W. Pope, M.D.
Co-President
Augusta-Aiken & Legend Orthopedics
Our Team
Brian E. Abell, D.O.
Terry L. Arrington, M.D.
John S. Clapp, M.D.
John Bojescul, M.D.
Justin V. Bundy, M.D.
Nicholas M. Capito, M.D.
Ty W. Carter, M.D.
John H. Franklin, M.D.
David Gallagher, M.D.
Justin Head, M.D.
Zachary P. Herzwurm, M.D.
Jeremy M. Jacobs, M.D.
Nathan Kukowski, MD
Matthew Link, M.D.
Karim Mahmoud, M.D.
R. Vaughan Massie, M.D.
Randall M. Meredith, M.D.
Thomas A. Parfenchuck, M.D.
Douglas R. Phillips, M.D.
Samuel C. Pitts, D.O.
Richard W. Pope, M.D.
Joseph P. Rectenwald, M.D.
Timothy J. Shannon, M.D.
Mark Snoddy, M.D.
Tara Swim, M.D.
Maxwell Vogel, MD