Chatham Orthopaedic Associates

What Chatham Orthopaedic Associates does

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, P.A., founded in the 1950s, is the oldest orthopaedic practice in Savannah, Georgia, operating as a physician-owned professional association with 16 subspecialty-trained physicians and 101-250 employees across eight-plus locations in coastal Georgia (Savannah HQ, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Springfield, Claxton, Midway) and Bluffton, South Carolina. The practice delivers a full continuum of musculoskeletal care — including hand, wrist, arm, elbow, shoulder, spine, hip, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot specialties — covering general orthopaedics, pediatric orthopaedics, sports medicine, orthopaedic trauma, pain management, physical and occupational therapy, in-house imaging, bone health, and a wholly-owned ambulatory surgery center (Chatham Orthopaedic Surgery Center, ranked #2 orthopaedic ASC in the nation by Newsweek/Statista in 2023).

The practice's core technology and service infrastructure combines a brick-and-mortar multi-site delivery network with a 24/7 telehealth front door (ExpressOrtho Virtual, powered by the HURT! mobile app), an urgent care channel (ExpressOrtho), and an integrated workers' compensation program (WorkStrong). Procedure capabilities include minimally invasive spine surgery (microdiscectomy, TLIF, PLIF, ALIF, XLIF, cervical foraminotomy), robotic-assisted and anterior-approach joint replacement, iFuse SI joint fusion, Intracept basivertebral nerve radiofrequency ablation (launched June 2026), and a range of pain management interventions.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: (1) fee-for-service professional billing through insurance networks, (2) self-pay transparent bundles via the HealthMe platform for office visits, procedures, imaging, and PT, (3) CMS BPCI Advanced bundled payments covering inpatient/outpatient surgical episodes plus 90-day post-acute care, and (4) WorkStrong workers' compensation services sold to regional employers. Customer acquisition relies on physician referrals, employer and hospital partnerships (including Medical Director roles at Willett Children's Hospital and Memorial University Medical Center), community sponsorships (Savannah Bananas, SCAD, PGA TOUR), and digital channels (website, HURT! app, patient portal). The practice is privately held by its physician partners with no disclosed external investors.

Name

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates

Legal name

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, P.A.

Website

https://chathamorthopaedics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates is a physician-owned, 16-physician multi-subspecialty orthopaedic practice founded in the 1950s, delivering musculoskeletal care across eight-plus locations in coastal Georgia and South Carolina through an integrated network that includes a nationally top-ranked ASC, telehealth, urgent care, and workers' comp services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Savannah

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Services - Fee-for-Service: Traditional fee-for-service healthcare revenue from office visits, procedures, physical therapy, imaging, and surgical services billed through insurance
2. Self-Pay / Transparent Bundles: Direct-pay pricing for uninsured patients, out-of-network patients, high-deductible plans, international patients, and faith-based sharing ministry members through HealthMe platform
3. Bundled Payments (BPCI Advanced): Participates in CMS Bundled Payments for Care Improvement Advanced model, combining payments for hospital inpatient/outpatient procedures plus 90-day post-acute care periods
4. Workers' Compensation Services: Specialized workers' compensation program (WorkStrong) serving employers and injured workers with designated care coordinators

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates is a multi-specialty orthopaedic medical practice diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal conditions in adult and pediatric patients across spine, sports medicine, joint replacement, hand/wrist, foot/ankle, shoulder/elbow, and pain management. Services are delivered through 16 physicians across 8+ locations, supplemented by ExpressOrtho walk-in urgent care, on-site physical therapy, ambulatory surgery, workers' compensation care, and a telehealth-enabled HURT! app.

Product overview

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates is a comprehensive orthopaedic practice offering a full spectrum of musculoskeletal care across multiple specialties. The practice operates as a unified healthcare delivery system with ExpressOrtho urgent care and virtual telehealth services (HURT!), The Spine Institute for spinal conditions, sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, pain management, physical therapy, and an affiliated ambulatory surgery center. The practice offers both conservative treatments and advanced surgical procedures including minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted joint replacement. Services are delivered across multiple Georgia and South Carolina locations with a focus on personalized, state-of-the-art orthopaedic care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ExpressOrtho: Urgent care service offering immediate treatment for orthopaedic injuries including sprains, non-compound fractures, and other injuries. Also includes ExpressOrtho Virtual telehealth services.
• WorkStrong
• HURT!
• The Spine Institute

Products and services

• ExpressOrtho Urgent Care Walk-in orthopaedic urgent care service providing same-day evaluation of acute musculoskeletal injuries (sprains, strains, minor fractures, sports injuries) for adult and pediatric patients without requiring an appointment.
• The Spine Institute Dedicated spine service line offering diagnosis, conservative treatment, and surgical care (including the Intracept Procedure for vertebrogenic pain) for patients with back, neck, and spine disorders.
• Sports Medicine Program Sports-medicine orthopaedic service for athletes and active patients, staffed by physicians trained at the Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, covering injury prevention, evaluation, and surgical and non-surgical treatment.
• Joint Replacement Program Hip and knee replacement service for adult patients with degenerative joint disease, leveraging minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical approaches performed at the practice's ASC.
• Physical Therapy On-site physical therapy and rehabilitation services supporting recovery from orthopaedic injuries and post-surgical care for adult and pediatric patients.
• Pain Management Dedicated pain medicine service line offering interventional and procedural pain management (including the Intracept Procedure for vertebrogenic pain) for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
• Hand & Wrist Center Specialty orthopaedic service for hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions, including surgical and non-surgical treatment, delivered through the practice's Hand & Wrist subspecialist(s).
• Foot & Ankle Center Specialty orthopaedic service for foot and ankle conditions and injuries, combining orthopaedic foot/ankle surgery with DPM-level podiatric expertise (Dr. Derek A. Barker, DPM joining 2026).
• Pediatric Orthopaedics Pediatric orthopaedic service line for children with musculoskeletal conditions and injuries, anchored by physicians serving in hospital pediatric roles (e.g., Medical Director at Willett Children's Hospital).
• Shoulder & Elbow Center Specialty orthopaedic service for shoulder and elbow conditions, including arthroscopy and reconstruction, delivered through the practice's shoulder/elbow subspecialist(s).
• Workers' Compensation Program Dedicated workers' compensation orthopaedic care program serving employers, insurance carriers, and injured workers with coordinated diagnosis, treatment, and return-to-work documentation for workplace injuries.
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) On-site ambulatory surgery center (nationally ranked #2) where the practice's surgeons perform outpatient orthopaedic procedures, including joint replacement and other minimally invasive surgeries using robotic-assisted technology.
• HURT! Telehealth App Proprietary telehealth mobile application (HURT!) that enables remote orthopaedic consultation, triage, and follow-up interactions between patients and the practice's physicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24/7 virtual orthopaedic specialist access 365 days per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• HURT! (Powered by Hurt)coreTechnology or IntegrationExpressOrtho Virtual partnership providing 24/7 free virtual access to orthopaedic specialists through the HURT! mobile app, available 365 days a year. The partnership enables patients to connect with orthopaedic experts in minutes for injury assessment, treatment navigation, and appointment booking.
• Hilton Head OrthopedicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Hilton Head Orthopedics in Bluffton, SC allows Chatham Orthopaedic physicians to see patients at the Bluffton location, expanding regional footprint to Hilton Head and surrounding South Carolina communities.
• SharecaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationMedical records fulfillment partnership with Sharecare for processing patient requests for health information, disability/FMLA forms, and medical records through their secure online portal.
• HealthMesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSelf-pay pricing platform partnership enabling transparent bundled payments for office visits, procedures, imaging, and physical therapy. HealthMe serves as the payment processing platform for self-pay and out-of-network patients.
• OrthoConnectminorOthersProud member of OrthoConnect, a network or association of orthopaedic practices
• Andrews Sports Medicine InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrs. Samaddar and Ochsner completed specialty training at Andrews Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, which serves as a referral and educational partnership for advanced sports medicine techniques.
• Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children's Hospital of SavannahcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Evan Siegall serves as Medical Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at the Willett Children's Hospital, integrating pediatric orthopaedic care with hospital services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Peachtree Orthopedics: Atlanta-based multi-physician orthopaedic practice offering a similar full-spectrum orthopaedic service line (joint, spine, sports, hand, foot & ankle, PT) to patients across the metro region.
• Optim Orthopedics: Savannah-based orthopaedic practice group with a comparable mix of general and subspecialty orthopaedic care, physical therapy, and urgent care — a direct in-market competitor to Chatham Orthopaedic Associates.
• EmergeOrtho: Large multi-state orthopaedic practice operating across the Carolinas and beyond, offering the same full-stack orthopaedic + subspecialty + PT model as Chatham, with similar ASC and urgent care integration.
• OrthoCarolina: One of the largest independent orthopaedic practices in the U.S., comparable to Chatham in offering multi-subspecialty orthopaedic care, on-site PT, and ambulatory surgery centers under a single brand.
• Hughston Clinic: Long-standing, multi-site orthopaedic and sports medicine practice group in the Southeast, with a comparable orthopaedic subspecialty mix, trauma emphasis, and sports medicine partnerships.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Georgia-headquartered multi-location orthopaedic practice with a similar general + subspecialty orthopaedic delivery model, including spine, sports medicine, joint replacement, and on-site PT — operating in overlapping Southeast territory.
• Beacon Orthopedics & Sports Medicine: Multi-location orthopaedic and sports medicine group offering general orthopaedics, subspecialty care, physical therapy, and ambulatory surgery — directly comparable in service mix and physician group structure.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: Large national hospital system with significant orthopaedic service lines (including ASCs) in the Southeast; competes with Chatham for both surgeons and patients but is not specialty-focused on orthopaedics.

Regional players

• Augusta University Orthopaedic Associates / Augusta Orthopedic Specialists: Georgia-based orthopaedic groups offering a comparable multi-subspecialty orthopaedic practice footprint, serving as a regional alternative in the state's broader orthopaedic care market.

Emerging players

• US Orthopaedic Partners: Private-equity-backed orthopaedic platform aggregating regional practices in the Southeast with similar service lines; represents both a competitive threat and a potential capital partner model for Chatham's growth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ChathamOrthopaedics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chatham-orthopaedic-sports-med

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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