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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

THIS PAGE WILL BE UPDATED REGULARLY AS NEW INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE Optim Orthopedics and Optim Health System are committed to the health and

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Safety is Our Highest Priority

Optim Health System and Optim Orthopedics continue to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19), and are in regular communication with local, state,

Named America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement… Again!

SUSTAINED CLINICAL EXCELLENCE AND QUALILTY CARE: OPTIM MEDICAL CENTER-TATTNALL NAMED AMERICA’S 100 BEST HOSPITALS FOR JOINT REPLACEMENT FOR

Thanksgiving Hours

Thanksgiving weekend is almost here. Our holiday hours will be as follows: All Optim Orthopedics clinic locations will be closed on Thursday,

Patient Story: An Emotional Journey for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient

I cannot say enough kind words about someone who I feel has basically given me my life back.” Debra Stephens, Patient of Juha Jaakkola, md Debra

Trainer Hope Price Featured in ‘Statesboro Moments Magazine

Hope Price is an Athletic Trainer at Statesboro High School for Optim Sports Medicine. See the article in Statesboro Moments Magazine Story by

Total Joint Coordinator Shares Special Insight After Hip Surgery

When patients are having a hip or knee replacement at the Optim Surgery Center, they’re assigned a Total Joint Coordinator. This Registered Nurse

Breast Cancer Awareness Event Set for Oct. 3rd at OMC-Screven

Join the Radiology Department at Optim Medical Center-Screven for a special event celebrating Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Pink Party will be

Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Surgeons:”O” What a Difference!

Did you know that one quarter of your body’s bones are in your feet? And in addition to its 26 bones, your foot has 33 joints, 19 muscles and 107

Runners Invited to Learn More About Foot & Ankle Health

Optim Orthopedics is partnering with Fleet Feet Savannah to present a free educational event for runners on Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m. The event

2019 BEST OF SAVANNAH: Thank you for recognizing us!

We're excited to announce that several of our orthopedic surgeons and one of our therapists took top honors in the "Best of Savannah 2019" issue of

NEW! Saturday Walk-In Clinics for Student Athletes

Optim Orthopedics now offers walk-in orthopedic care on Saturday mornings, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., in Bluffton and Savannah from Sept. 7 through Nov. 23.

INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE

HURRICANE DORIAN (9/5/19: 2:45 pm) 9/6/19 - FRIDAY: We are feeling exceptionally fortunate and thankful to announce all Optim Orthopedics

Starting Sept. 18: Dr. Woo Seeing Patients in Hilton Head

Optim Orthopedics is proud to announce that renowned orthopedic surgeon Kent Woo, MD, has expanded his practice in the South Carolina Lowcountry and

Dr. Sedory Expands Services in Baxley

Orthopedic Surgeon David M. Sedory, MD, from Optim Orthopedics is now providing orthopedic services at Appling Healthcare in Baxley. A board certified

Thomas E. Niemeier, MD, Joins Optim Orthopedics

SAVANNAH, GA (Aug. 15, 2019) – Orthopedic spine surgeon Thomas E. Niemeier, MD, has joined the team of renowned surgeons at Optim Orthopedics and is

Chronic Pain Relief

Chronic Pain Relief FREE Community Event At Optim, we know you're not yourself when even just one part of you is hurting. But when you have

Athletic Trainer Bobby Chisholm on WTGS Fox 28

Cody Thomas from WTGS Fox 28 News put a spotlight on heat safety for football players in a segment Aug. 7th that featured Optim Sports Medicine's

Optim’s Savannah Bananas Fan of the Year Crowned!

She LOVES the Savannah Bananas and now Donna Sheppard is wearing the crown as Optim Healthcare's Savannah Bananas Fan of the Year! Donna’s friends

Athletic Trainer Autumn Parsons featured in Effingham Herald

We're very proud of Autumn Parsons, Optim's Athletic Trainer at South Effingham High School, for being featured in the Effingham Herald. Thank you to

Hip Arthroscopy: No More Limitations for Kelsey King

The lifelong athlete was suffering from hip pain for for a long time until she found orthopedic surgeon David Sedory, MD. Kelsey King has always

Dr. Judson Williams Earns Prestigious Credential

Optim Health System is proud to announce that Dr. Judson “Jud” Williams recently completed fellowship training and earned the prestigious FAAOMPT

Optim & GSU Host Football Coaches Conference

Optim Sports Medicine, a department of the physician-owned Optim Medical Center-Tattnall, partnered with Georgia Southern University Athletics to host

She’s Back in Action (Thanks to Dr. Zehms)

After Two Major Car Accidents, Lindsey Marshall Undergoes Successful Shoulder Reconstruction Surgery Lindsey Marshall had been in pain for more than

Dr. Kevin Stevenson featured on Macon’s WMGT 41’s Lifestyle Show

Kevin Stevenson, MD, from Optim Neurosurgery in Macon was interviewed this week by Troy Thompson, host of 41Today Lifestyle on WMGT 41 TV. View

We’re Celebrating Hand Therapy Week 2019

It’s National Hand Therapy Week so this week we proudly salute our 10 Occupational Therapists who practice hand therapy, six of whom are Certified

On the Sidelines with Dr. Delan Gaines

(From Statesboro Magazine, May/June 2019 Issue)Written by Jenny Starling FossPhotography by Frank FortuneThere’s a trophy case right inside the

Optim Team Featured in Statesboro Magazine

When you’re in pain, life’s simple pleasures can be difficult to enjoy. But if you’re in Statesboro, it doesn’t matter if you pulled a hamstring, have

Optim Healthcare’s Savannah Bananas Fan of the Year

Do you, or someone you know, have what it takes to be crowned Optim Healthcare's Savannah Bananas Fan of the Year? Nominate the Biggest Bananas Fan

Up Close: Dr. David Sedory

Recurring knee pain could mean a number of things and it’s David M. Sedory, MD’s job to determine what is causing it and how to remedy it. The surgeon