Opening November 3, 2025 | 4600 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Ste B | (478) 841-3100
Locust Grove, GA — October 27, 2025 — OrthoGeorgia, a trusted orthopedic care provider serving Georgia since 1961, today announced the opening of a new clinic in Locust Grove on Monday, November 3, 2025. The office is located at 4600 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Suite B, Locust Grove, GA. Patients can schedule appointments now by calling (478) 841-3100.

Comprehensive Orthopedic Team on Site
The Locust Grove office will offer broad access to orthopedic expertise, including:
	- Lindsay Barrera, MD — Sports Medicine Specialist
- Wayne Kelley, MD — Spine Specialist
- Maharsh Patel, MD — Hand & Upper Extremity Specialist
- Joseph Slappey, MD — General Orthopedic Specialist
Services Designed Around Patients
	- Evaluation & treatment for sports injuries, back and neck conditions, hand and upper extremity needs, joint pain, and general orthopedic concerns
- Coordinated care with OrthoGeorgia’s services, including onsite diagnostic imaging, durable medical equipment and workers’ compensation.
- Convenient access for residents of Henry County and surrounding communities seeking timely, specialized orthopedic care close to home
Leadership Perspective
“Opening in Locust Grove helps us deliver expert, patient-first orthopedic care where families live and work,” said 
Joseph Slappey, MD, General Orthopedic Specialist at OrthoGeorgia. “Our multidisciplinary team is ready to help patients get back to the activities they enjoy—safely and with confidence.”
Appointments & Referrals
	- Now scheduling: Call (478) 841-3100
- Location: 4600 Bill Gardner Pkwy, Ste B, Locust Grove, GA
- Referring providers: Streamlined referral coordination available to support timely patient access
About OrthoGeorgia
Since 1961, OrthoGeorgia has provided comprehensive orthopedic care across Georgia. Our fellowship-trained and board-certified physicians specialize in spine; hand and upper extremity; knee, hip, and shoulder; foot and ankle; sports medicine; and total joint replacement. With same-day surgery centers, advanced imaging, on-site therapy, urgent care, and a full range of supportive services, OrthoGeorgia delivers coordinated, compassionate care focused on helping patients return to the activities they enjoy.
 
Media Contact:
Susan Scruggs
Director of Marketing & Strategic Initiatives, OrthoGeorgia
Email: sscruggs@orthoga.org