What Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists does

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS), operating under the legal name Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, P.C., is a physician-owned private orthopaedic medical practice headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Founded in 1919/1920 and continuously serving the Hampton Roads region for over 100 years, AOS is the largest orthopaedic group in its market with 23 fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons, 6 physician assistants/nurse practitioners, and 20 physical and occupational therapists. The practice operates six locations across Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, and Norfolk, delivering musculoskeletal care across eight specialty centers covering foot and ankle, hand-to-shoulder, total joint replacement, sports medicine and arthroscopy, spine and scoliosis, orthopaedic oncology, pain management, and physical therapy. Additional services include the AOSNOW walk-in clinic for same-day urgent orthopaedic care, a Bone Health Clinic, and dedicated workers' compensation case management.

The clinical portfolio is anchored on advanced surgical technologies and proprietary device integrations. AOS deploys the Stryker Mako robotic arm for hip and knee arthroplasty, the PROStep minimally invasive instrument for foot and ankle surgery, the Reveille Cartilage Processor for single-stage autologous cartilage implantation, and the TruMatch Personalized Solutions for customized knee implants. A notable intangible asset is the PWB Spinal Implant System — a patented variable-angle pedicle screw invented by former AOS President Dr. J. Abbott Byrd III and credited as the first of its kind worldwide — alongside follow-on Synergy, Polaris, and stand-alone spinal cage devices. In 2026, AOS surgeons introduced AI-driven bunion surgery using the VIRTUGUIDE computer-vision guidance system and the BEAR implant for ACL repair, signaling selective adoption of frontier orthopaedic tools. Patient engagement is supported by Epic MyChart (medical records, scheduling) and FollowMyHealth (billing) integrations.

AOS generates revenue primarily through fee-for-service clinical care (professional services) across surgical procedures, consultations, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation. Patient acquisition is referral-driven from primary care physicians, sports organizations, employers (workers' compensation), and direct outreach, supplemented by the AOSNOW walk-in clinic and an institutional marketing presence including an annual Workers' Compensation Conference and team-physician relationships with Old Dominion University Athletics, the Norfolk Tides, Norfolk Public Schools, and Bryant & Stratton College. The practice operates with hospital and ambulatory surgery center affiliations across Sentara, Bon Secours, and the Surgery Center of Chesapeake, enabling outpatient joint replacement. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the practice operates as a Virginia professional corporation without venture or private equity ownership, with practicing-physician leadership (Dr. Chad Manke as President; Dr. Wilford K. Gibson as Secretary/Treasurer and 94th President of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons).

Name

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists

Legal name

Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, P.C.

Website

https://atlanticortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists is a physician-owned orthopaedic practice serving Hampton Roads, Virginia, with 23 fellowship-trained surgeons, 200+ staff, and six locations across eight specialty centers covering joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot/ankle, oncology, pain management, and physical therapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Orthopedics (HLAKALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Orthopedic & Spine Surgery Centers (HLAFAIAG), Orthopedic & Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Centers (HLADAJAI)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic care services
• Sports medicine treatment
• Joint replacement surgery
• Physical therapy rehabilitation
• Spine surgery center

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Clinical Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from medical consultations, diagnostic services, surgical procedures, physical therapy, and rehabilitation services provided to patients with orthopaedic conditions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (legal entity Vann Virginia Center for Orthopaedics, P.C.) is a multi-specialty orthopaedic medical practice delivering comprehensive musculoskeletal care across eight specialty centers: Foot & Ankle, Hand to Shoulder Surgery, Total Joint Replacement, Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy, Orthopaedic Oncology, Physical Medicine & Pain Management, Spine & Scoliosis, and Physical Therapy. It also operates the AOSNOW walk-in clinic for same-day orthopaedic urgent care, a Bone Health Clinic, and dedicated Workers' Compensation services. Care spans conservative treatment, advanced robotic and AI-assisted surgery, and rehabilitation.

Product overview

Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists is a multi-specialty orthopaedic practice offering comprehensive musculoskeletal care across eight distinct specialty centers. The portfolio includes Foot & Ankle Center, Hand to Shoulder Surgery Center, Total Joint Replacement Center, Center of Orthopaedic Oncology, Physical Therapy Center, Pain Management Center, Spine & Scoliosis Center, and Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Center. Additional services include AOSNOW Walk-In Clinic for same-day urgent orthopaedic care, Bone Health Clinic, and Worker’s Compensation services. The practice utilizes advanced technologies including AI-powered VIRTUGUIDE for bunion surgery and Mako robotic arm for joint replacement. Services range from conservative treatment and physical therapy to complex surgical interventions including robotic-assisted procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AOSNOW Walk-In Clinic: Walk-in orthopaedic care clinic offering same-day treatment for orthopedic and sports-related injuries to muscles, bones, or joints. Open Monday through Friday.
• Foot & Ankle Center
• Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery
• Total Joint Replacement Center
• Spine & Scoliosis Center
• Center for Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy
• Center for Physical Medicine & Pain Management
• Center of Orthopaedic Oncology

Products and services

• Foot & Ankle Center Comprehensive foot and ankle surgical and non-surgical care including bunion correction, ankle replacement, arthroscopy, and trauma treatment for adult and adolescent patients in Hampton Roads.
• Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery Hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgical care including rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, and carpal tunnel release for patients with upper extremity conditions.
• Total Joint Replacement Center Hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgery including robotic-assisted procedures using Stryker's Mako system and outpatient joint replacement options for patients with end-stage joint disease.
• Center for Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Sports injury treatment including ACL reconstruction, cartilage repair, meniscus surgery, and arthroscopic procedures for athletes and active patients of all ages.
• Center of Orthopaedic Oncology Treatment of benign, malignant, and metastatic cancers of bone and soft tissue, led by orthopaedic oncologist Dr. Luke H. Balsamo.
• Center for Physical Medicine & Pain Management Non-surgical pain management including radio frequency ablation, interventional procedures, and comprehensive pain relief treatments staffed by physiatrists certified by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Spine & Scoliosis Center Spinal surgery and treatment for scoliosis, back pain, cervical and lumbar conditions, and complex spinal reconstruction using AOS-originated implant systems (PWB, Synergy, Polaris, Stand-alone Spinal Cage).
• Physical Therapy Center Rehabilitation services including physical and occupational therapy delivered at four locations across Hampton Roads, integrated with AOS clinical offices.
• AOSNOW Walk-In Clinic Walk-in orthopaedic care clinic offering same-day treatment for muscle, bone, and joint injuries without appointments, available Monday through Friday.
• Bone Health Clinic Bone health assessment and treatment for osteoporosis and other bone density conditions, including a patient intake questionnaire.
• Worker's Compensation Services Specialized orthopaedic care for work-related injuries with dedicated case management and rehabilitation support for employees, employers, and workers' compensation insurers.
• VIRTUGUIDE AI-Powered Bunion Surgery AI-powered bunion correction surgery using the VIRTUGUIDE system for enhanced surgical precision and planning, led by Dr. Michael Campbell.
• BEAR Implant for ACL Repair BEAR (Bridge-Enhanced ACL Repair) implant procedure for ACL repair that enables healing rather than traditional reconstruction, first offered in Hampton Roads by Dr. Jennifer Byrd in March 2026.
• Single-Stage Autologous Cartilage Implantation Single-stage autologous cartilage implantation procedure using the Reveille Cartilage Processor, allowing cartilage cell extraction and reimplantation in one surgical step rather than two.
• Robotic Outpatient Hip Replacement Outpatient anterior hip replacement surgery using the Stryker Mako Robotic Arm with 3D imaging and tactile feedback, allowing same-day discharge.
• PROStep Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery using the FDA-approved PROStep MIS instrument (Wright Medical), enabling procedures through approximately 2-3mm incisions instead of large open incisions.
• ASC Total Joint Replacement Total joint replacement performed in a free-standing ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting, enabling outpatient total knee replacement rather than hospital-based admission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dr. Carofino performs approximately 100 shoulder replacements annually, placing him in top 5% nationally
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Old Dominion University AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Wilford K. Gibson serves as team physician for Old Dominion University football and basketball programs, providing sports medicine coverage and orthopaedic care for student athletes
• Norfolk TidescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial team physicians for the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team
• Norfolk Public SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial team physicians providing sports medicine services for Norfolk Public Schools athletics
• Bryant & Stratton College AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial team physicians for Bryant & Stratton College Bobcats athletics program
• Virginia Sand Soccer TournamentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAtlantic Orthopaedic Specialists provides athletic trainers and first aid services for the annual tournament, and fields its own team 'Team Turf Toes'
• Bon Secours Health SystemminorOthersAffiliated health system referenced in patient resources and useful links
• Sentara Health SystemcoreOthersMultiple hospital affiliations including Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, and Sentara Princess Anne Ambulatory Surgery Center
• EVMS (Eastern Virginia Medical School)minorOthersReferenced in useful links and professional connections
• Surgery Center of ChesapeakecoreOthersDr. Eric Neff performed first total knee replacement in South Hampton Roads at this free-standing ambulatory surgery center

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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