Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow

What Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow does

Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow is a private, physician-owned orthopedic medical practice headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, founded in 1974, that specializes exclusively in the upper extremity — the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow. It operates two clinical offices (Atlanta and Marietta) supported by a dedicated outpatient surgery center, and a multidisciplinary team of fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons plus certified occupational and physical therapists delivers a full continuum of care from diagnostic evaluation through surgical intervention to in-house rehabilitation. Core clinical offerings include hand, shoulder, elbow, and wrist surgical services (including tendon repair, nerve decompression, thumb arthroplasty, and shoulder replacement), non-surgical treatments (injections, bracing, therapy), specialized programs in sports injuries, workers compensation, vascular care, amputee therapy, and a Limb Optimization Clinic providing targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) and regenerative peripheral nerve interface (RPNI) procedures. The practice serves adult patients in the Atlanta metropolitan area, with additional national reach into catastrophic-injury and amputee care through the Shepherd Center affiliation led by Dr. Samuel H. Payne III.

The business model is fee-for-service professional services billed primarily through commercial insurance, with workers compensation and self-pay as secondary revenue channels. Patient acquisition combines direct-to-consumer digital marketing (website, blog, social, online booking) with referral partnerships, including a core affiliation with the Piedmont Hospital network. Telehealth is offered for consultations and follow-ups, but no AI/ML products, proprietary software platforms, or technology licensing arrangements are present in the data. The practice has been operating for over 50 years and is led by eight named physicians with subspecialty credentials in hand and upper extremity surgery, multiple AOA Emerging Leaders, and Alpha Omega Alpha / Gold Humanism honorees; firmographic headcount is 251–500 employees, and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow

Legal name

Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow

Website

https://gahand.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow is a private, physician-owned orthopedic practice in Atlanta, GA, founded in 1974, providing surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitative care exclusively for the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow across two clinical offices and a dedicated outpatient surgery center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orthopedic Medical Practice (Hand, Shoulder & Elbow Subspecialty)

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (6211), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hand & Upper Extremity (HLAKALAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shoulder & Elbow (HLAKALAI), Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy (OT/CHT) (HSADAIAH)

Keywords

• Orthopedic surgery services
• Hand and upper extremity care
• Outpatient surgery center
• Occupational and physical therapy
• Workers compensation evaluations

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Clinical Consultation and Evaluation Services: Revenue generated from office-based patient consultations, evaluations, and diagnostic assessments for hand, shoulder, and elbow conditions. Patients are seen by fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons for initial evaluations, second opinions, and ongoing management.
2. Outpatient Surgical Procedures: Revenue from outpatient surgical procedures including hand surgery, shoulder replacement, elbow surgery, tendon repair, nerve decompression, and arthroscopy performed at the practice's dedicated surgery center.
3. Occupational and Physical Therapy Services: Revenue from rehabilitation services including occupational therapy, physical therapy, nerve gliding exercises, and therapeutic modalities provided by certified therapists for post-surgical and non-surgical upper extremity recovery.
4. Workers Compensation Services: The practice participates in workers compensation programs, providing evaluation, treatment, and functional capacity evaluations for work-related injuries affecting the hand, shoulder, and elbow.
5. Office-Based Procedures and Injections: Revenue from office-based procedures including corticosteroid injections, splinting, minor surgical interventions, and diagnostic assessments performed during office visits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow is a specialized orthopedic medical practice that delivers diagnostic, surgical, non-surgical, and rehabilitative care exclusively for conditions of the upper extremity (hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow). Services are provided by fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons and certified occupational/physical therapists across two clinical offices (Atlanta and Marietta) and a dedicated outpatient surgery center. The practice also runs a limb optimization clinic for amputees and patients with neurological injuries, offers telehealth, and participates in workers compensation evaluations.

Product overview

Georgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow is a comprehensive orthopedic practice offering a unified suite of services for hand, shoulder, elbow, and wrist conditions. The practice operates as a single integrated offering combining fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons with certified occupational and physical therapists. Core services include surgical treatments (hand surgery, shoulder replacement, elbow arthroplasty, tendon repair, nerve decompression), non-surgical treatments (physical/occupational therapy, injections, bracing), and specialized programs (limb optimization clinic, amputee therapy, workers compensation, telehealth). All services are provided at two locations in Atlanta and Marietta, GA, with an on-site surgery center.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand Surgery and Treatment Services Comprehensive surgical and non-surgical treatments for hand conditions including nerve injury, trigger finger, carpal tunnel, ganglion cysts, ligament injuries, Dupuytren's contracture, tendon repair, and vascular conditions, delivered by fellowship-trained orthopedic and plastic surgeons.
• Shoulder Surgery and Treatment Services Full spectrum of shoulder care including rotator cuff treatment, anatomic/reverse/stemless shoulder replacement, shoulder arthroscopy, treatment for dislocations, bursitis, arthritis, frozen shoulder, and sports injuries.
• Elbow Surgery and Treatment Services Treatment for elbow conditions including tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, tendon tears, ligament injuries, arthritis, total elbow arthroplasty, and elbow arthroscopy.
• Wrist Surgery and Treatment Services Comprehensive wrist care including treatment for wrist fractures, tendonitis surgery, carpal tunnel, ganglion cysts, and wrist pain physical therapy.
• Sports Injuries Treatment Specialized care for sports-related injuries to the hand, wrist, shoulder, and elbow including hand and wrist sports injuries and shoulder sports injuries.
• Occupational Therapy Client-centered healthcare discipline focused on helping individuals perform meaningful daily activities through personalized treatment strategies for upper extremity rehabilitation, including nerve gliding exercises, strength training, and functional movement retraining.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical and occupational therapy services for hands, shoulders, and elbows including shoulder pain therapy, therapeutic ultrasounds, and functional capacity evaluations.
• Outpatient Surgery Center State-of-the-art outpatient surgical facility for hand, shoulder, and elbow procedures with advanced technology and equipment, allowing patients to receive surgical care without hospital admission.
• Telehealth Services Virtual appointment services allowing patients to receive consultations and follow-up care remotely.
• Workers Compensation Services Specialized evaluation and treatment services for work-related injuries affecting the hand, shoulder, and elbow, including functional capacity evaluations for return-to-work determinations.
• Limb Optimization Clinic Specialized program for amputees and patients with neurological conditions, offering reconstructive plastic surgery and limb-optimizing surgeries for those with spinal cord injury, stroke, brachial plexus injury, and traumatic brain injury. Includes Targeted Muscle Reinnervation (TMR) and Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interfaces (RPNI).
• Nerve Injury Treatment Treatment for nerve damage including cubital tunnel syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar nerve decompression surgery, and peripheral nerve injuries.
• Vascular Care Treatment for vascular conditions affecting the hand and upper extremity.
• Amputee Therapy Specialized therapy services for amputees including prosthetic training and optimization.
• Functional Capacity Evaluation Comprehensive assessments to determine an individual's physical capabilities for work or daily activities, commonly used in workers compensation cases.
• Thumb Arthroplasty

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of continuous operation serving the Atlanta metropolitan area

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Piedmont HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGeorgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow is partnered with Piedmont Hospital, one of the leading healthcare institutions in Atlanta. The affiliation provides referral pathways for patients requiring hospital-level care and reinforces the practice's presence within the Piedmont healthcare network. Dr. Payne also serves as Medical Director of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at The Shepherd Center, another major healthcare affiliation.
• The Shepherd CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Samuel H. Payne III serves as Medical Director of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery at The Shepherd Center, a world-renowned hospital and rehabilitation center for people with brain and spinal cord injuries. This leadership role extends the practice's reach into complex reconstructive and limb optimization care for patients with devastating injuries.
• Hand-to-HandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGeorgia Hand, Shoulder & Elbow is partnered with 'Hand-to-Hand,' a national healthcare organization focused on hand and upper extremity care. The partnership contributes to the practice's community healthcare outreach and collaborative care network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Mayo Clinic Orthopedics: Multi-specialty academic medical center offering advanced hand, shoulder, and elbow surgery; serves as a benchmark for subspecialized orthopedic care but operates at a national scale far larger than GHSE.
• Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS): National leader in orthopedic specialty care with a strong hand/upper-extremity service line; comparable in subspecialty depth but broader and academic in scale and footprint.

Regional players

• Piedmont Orthopedics: Hospital-affiliated orthopedic group in the same Piedmont network that GHSE is partnered with; offers overlapping upper-extremity services in the Atlanta metro and competes for the same referral base.
• Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center: Atlanta-based academic orthopedic group with hand, shoulder, and elbow specialists; competes in the same regional market and shares clinical training lineage with several GHSE surgeons.

Direct peers

• Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center: Premier subspecialty center for hand and upper-extremity care, directly comparable as a fellowship-driven hand/upper-extremity specialty practice, and notably the fellowship program several GHSE surgeons completed.
• Resurgens Orthopaedics: Largest orthopedic practice in the Atlanta metro area, offering multi-subspecialty orthopedic care including hand, shoulder, and elbow across numerous locations — the most direct in-market peer for GHSE.
• OrthoCarolina: Large physician-owned orthopedic specialty group with subspecialty upper-extremity and hand programs, comparable to GHSE in scope and operating model though based in the Carolinas.
• The Curtis National Hand Center (MedStar Union Memorial): Renowned hand and upper-extremity specialty center where GHSE surgeons trained; directly comparable in subspecialty depth and complex upper-extremity surgical focus.

Others

• Tenet Healthcare / USPI ambulatory surgery centers: Large ASC operator and orthopedic strategic acquirer; relevant peer for ASC economics, ASC management benchmarking, and as a potential strategic acquirer for GHSE's outpatient surgery center.
• Hand to Hand Foundation / ASSH-affiliated specialty practices: National hand/upper-extremity professional society ecosystem and affiliated specialty practices — comparable on subspecialty scope and used as a referral and clinical-standards benchmark for GHSE.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gahandshoulder
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/georgia-hand-shoulder-and-elbow-p.c.

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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