Joint Replacement Surgeries

Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) offers a comprehensive, planned course of treatment for hip, knee and shoulder replacements.

From diagnosis through rehabilitation, our joint replacement program spans the treatment spectrum. At NGMC, we provide comprehensive care for joint replacements and replacement revisions.

Our Program

We believe in providing an environment that promotes a healthy and quick recovery by combining a healing atmosphere with the most advanced medical expertise, technology, and clinical staff. We employ a team approach that is centered on wellness and coordinated with you and your family.

Program features:

• Multi-disciplinary joint care team including orthopedic surgeons, physicians’ assistants, patient care technicians, nurses, occupational & physical therapists
• Dedicated orthopedic nurse navigators who specialize in joint care and guide patients through the entire process
• Casual clothes (no drafty gowns)
• Private patient rooms
• Family and friends participate in recovery process as “coaches”
• Patient informational guidebook detailing preparation before surgery all the way through your recovery and rehabilitation after surgery
• Free, Virtual Pre-Operative Educational Class – Give us your time and we’ll give you the tools to help you prepare for your total joint replacement journey.
• Access to MyChart Care Companion, an interactive, personalized plan of care delivered through the MyChart mobile app or MyChart on the web. You will receive real-time notifications for things such as: medication reminders, health-tracking tasks, educational content and periodic check-ins.

Locations

Why Choose NGMC?

Our multi-disciplinary joint care team includes orthopedic surgeons, physicians’ assistants, patient care technicians, nurses, occupational and physical therapists. We offer specialized expertise and experience from surgery through recovery to deliver the best possible outcome for patients. Our long-standing tradition of performing and recovering a high volume of joint replacements using the most advanced techniques and best practices ensures our program has the necessary experience and foundation for returning patients back to enjoying an active and healthy lifestyle.

Meet Our Orthopedic Nurse Navigators

As a patient of the Joint Care Center, an Orthopedic Nurse Navigator will be responsible for your care from when your surgery is scheduled, through your time at the hospital until your rehabilitation is complete. Our Orthopedic navigators have a clinical background which allow them to provide valuable oversight throughout the surgical journey. Your nurse navigator will work closely with you and your care team to plan and tailor your treatment program to meet your individual needs. We believe that you play a key role in a successful recovery and will involve you throughout each step of the program.

Patient Testimonials

Connect with us today!

Are you ready to talk with a member of Northeast Georgia Medical Center’s orthopedic care team? Here are ways you can get started:

1	Connect with us using our short online form.
2	Choose a doctor from our expert orthopedic team.