What Advanced Orthopaedic Associates does

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. (AOA) is a physician-owned orthopaedic medical practice headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, operating since 1993. It is the largest orthopaedic group in the Wichita market, comprising 21 board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons covering subspecialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, elbow, shoulder, knee, hip, spine, fracture care, trauma, and pediatric sports medicine. The practice runs a main clinic at 9828 E Shannon Wds St plus East and West Wichita clinics, with outreach locations in Wellington and Winfield, KS, and an AOA NOW Orthopaedic Immediate Care walk-in clinic opened in August 2023. In-house diagnostic imaging, athletic trainers, surgical assistants, and radiologic technologists support the clinical operation.

AOA's service portfolio spans surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic care, including robotic-assisted partial and total knee/hip replacement, Single Portal Arthroscopy (SPA) using the ParallelPortal System, direct anterior approach hip replacement, hip arthroscopy, the Intracept procedure for vertebrogenic low back pain, PRP injections, and an ENROUTE nutrition recovery program. Patient-facing technology includes the EMA patient portal for records and online bill payment, Klara-based scheduling, and the third-party Hurt! App for 24/7 access. Educational content includes interactive deep-dive videos and 3D procedure animations.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from professional services — office consultations, imaging, physical therapy referrals, outpatient procedures, and surgical procedures — billed through insurance networks including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, and Workers Compensation. The go-to-market is direct-to-patient through scheduled appointments, walk-in immediate care, and a steady referral pipeline from primary care physicians, employers (workers compensation), athletic programs (Wichita State, Newman, Southwestern College, Butler County CC), and community outreach. Care Credit financing supports self-pay and elective procedures. No private equity, public listing, or external investor capital was disclosed; ownership rests with the physician shareholders of the P.A.

Name

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates

Legal name

Advanced Orthopaedics Associates, P.A.

Website

https://aoaortho.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates is a physician-owned orthopaedic practice in Wichita, Kansas, and the largest such group in the city. Its 21 fellowship-trained surgeons deliver surgical, sports medicine, fracture, joint replacement, spine, and immediate orthopaedic care across multiple Wichita-area locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopaedic Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111), Offices of Physicians (62111)

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 Surgery (Operative Orthopedics) (HLAKALAC), Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF), Spine (Orthopedic Spine) (HLAKALAE)

Keywords

• Orthopaedic surgery
• Joint replacement
• Sports medicine
• Fracture care
• Urgent orthopaedic care

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Revenue from office consultations, diagnostic imaging, physical therapy, and outpatient procedures
2. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from joint replacement surgeries, arthroscopic procedures, fracture repairs, and trauma surgery
3. Insurance Billing: Billing to insurance providers including Medicare, Workers Compensation, and private insurers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates is a physician-owned orthopaedic medical practice that delivers surgical and non-surgical care across the full musculoskeletal spectrum, including joint replacement, sports medicine, fracture care, hand/wrist surgery, foot/ankle surgery, elbow, shoulder, knee, hip, and spine care, supported by on-site imaging and the AOA NOW Immediate Care urgent orthopaedic service. The practice is staffed by 21 fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeons and additional surgical assistants, athletic trainers, and radiologic technologists, and accepts Medicare, Workers Compensation, and most major private insurers.

Product overview

Advanced Orthopaedic Associates is a medical practice offering comprehensive orthopaedic surgery and related services. The practice consists of 21 fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopaedic surgeons providing surgical services across multiple subspecialties including joint replacement, sports medicine, fracture care, hand/upper extremity, foot/ankle, and spine. The practice also operates AOA NOW Immediate Care for urgent orthopaedic needs, and provides digital patient services including online scheduling, bill payment, and a patient portal. Educational resources include video animations, interactive deep dive videos, and the ENROUTE nutrition recovery program. The Intracept Procedure is offered for chronic low back pain treatment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AOA NOW Immediate Care: Extended hours immediate care clinic for emergent orthopaedic needs
• Hurt! App

Products and services

• Elbow Surgery Surgical treatment for elbow conditions including trauma, reconstruction, and arthroscopy procedures for adult and pediatric patients in the Wichita region.
• Foot & Ankle Surgery Surgical treatment for foot and ankle conditions, including fracture care and deformity correction, delivered by fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons.
• Hand & Wrist Surgery Surgical treatment for hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions including microsurgery and trauma reconstruction.
• Hip Surgery Surgical treatment for hip conditions, including total hip replacement via the Direct Anterior Approach, hip arthroscopy, and fracture care.
• Knee Surgery Surgical treatment for knee conditions including ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and knee arthroscopy.
• Shoulder Surgery Surgical treatment for shoulder conditions including rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement, and instability procedures.
• Orthopaedic Spine Care Comprehensive surgical treatment for spinal disorders including fusion, discectomy, minimally invasive procedures, and the Intracept Procedure for chronic vertebrogenic low back pain.
• Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialized orthopaedic care for sports-related injuries in pediatric and adolescent patients.
• Fracture Care Emergency and ongoing treatment for bone fractures in adults and children, including complex trauma.
• Joint Replacement Surgery Total and partial joint replacement procedures for hip, knee, and shoulder, including robotic-assisted surgery.
• Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections Biologic treatment using concentrated platelets to promote healing and tissue regeneration in orthopaedic conditions.
• Imaging Services On-site diagnostic X-ray imaging for fracture evaluation and pre-surgical planning.
• AOA NOW Orthopaedic Immediate Care Extended-hours walk-in orthopaedic immediate care clinic for emergent injuries, operating Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9am-12pm, Sun 12pm-4pm.
• Sports Medicine Comprehensive orthopaedic care for sports-related injuries and conditions affecting athletes of all levels, including injury evaluation and treatment.
• Workers Compensation Specialized orthopaedic care and rehabilitation services for work-related injuries, with dedicated forms, treatment protocols, and return-to-work planning for employer and insurer referrals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 out of 5.0 rating based on 2328 patient reviews
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Via Christi Sports Medicine TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Prohaska works with the Via Christi Sports Medicine Team serving local athletes. Multiple AOA physicians serve as team physicians for local universities and colleges.
• Wichita State University AthleticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Prohaska, Dr. Lucas, and other AOA physicians serve as team physicians for Wichita State University athletics programs.
• Newman University AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Lucas serves as team physician for Newman University athletic programs.
• Southwestern College AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Prohaska serves as team physician for Southwestern College.
• Butler County Community College AthleticsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Prohaska serves as team physician for Butler County Community College.
• Sedgwick County ZoominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAOA surgeons collaborated with Sedgwick County Zoo veterinarians and animal care specialists in a multidisciplinary effort supporting chimpanzee medical care.
• Liberty HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Hagan served as Chief of Surgery at Liberty Hospital and held leadership positions including governing board member of an ambulatory surgery center.
• University of Kansas School of Medicine, WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Dart serves as Program Director of the Orthopaedic Residency Program for KU School of Medicine in Wichita. Multiple AOA physicians serve as Clinical Assistant Instructors.
• Insurance NetworkscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParticipating provider network including Aetna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicare, and Workers Compensation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• OrthoCarolina: One of the largest independent orthopedic groups in the U.S., based in Charlotte, NC, with a similar multispecialty, multi-location physician-owned model. Directly comparable to AOA in scale, subspecialty breadth, and integrated service lines including sports medicine and joint replacement.
• Illinois Bone & Joint Institute: Large multi-subspecialty orthopedic group serving the Chicago metropolitan area with 100+ physicians across multiple locations. Comparable to AOA in service-line breadth (joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot/ankle) and physician-owned practice structure.
• OrthoVirginia: Independent orthopedic group with multiple locations across Virginia, offering joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine care. Closely mirrors AOA's multi-subspecialty physician group model and regional hub-and-spoke footprint.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: One of the largest orthopedic practices in the U.S., based in Atlanta, GA, with a similar multispecialty, multi-location independent group structure. Comparable in service-line breadth (joint replacement, sports medicine, spine, hand, foot/ankle) and physician-owned governance model.
• Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine: Mid-size multi-subspecialty orthopedic group serving the Cincinnati region with sports medicine, joint replacement, and urgent orthopedic care. Closely comparable to AOA in scale, service mix, and the inclusion of an immediate-care walk-in channel.
• Steindler Orthopedic Clinic: Independent multi-physician orthopedic group serving Iowa City and eastern Iowa with joint replacement, sports medicine, and spine services. Comparable to AOA as a long-standing independent group in a mid-sized market with subspecialty coverage.
• The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics (CAO): Large multi-location orthopedic physician group across the Mid-Atlantic with subspecialty coverage spanning joint replacement, sports medicine, hand, foot/ankle, and spine. Comparable to AOA as an independent physician-owned group pursuing scale through local mergers.
• Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center: Multi-subspecialty orthopedic and sports medicine group based in Birmingham, AL, with a strong institutional sports medicine presence and joint replacement program. Comparable to AOA in service mix and the embedding of physicians into collegiate/professional athletic teams.

Regional players

• Dickson-Diveley Orthopaedics: Mid-size multi-subspecialty orthopedic group serving Kansas City and surrounding areas with joint replacement, sports medicine, and orthopedic surgery. Closest geographic competitor to AOA within the broader Kansas/regional orthopedic market.

Broad incumbents

• US Orthopaedic Partners: Private-equity-backed orthopedic platform acquiring independent orthopedic groups across the Southeastern U.S. Relevant as both a potential acquirer/partner for AOA and a structural threat that competes for surgeons, capital, and referral channels in adjacent markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/advanced_orthopaedic

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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