Our Mission

Our goal at Athens Bone and Joint is to provide a high degree of excellence in patient care, evaluation, diagnosis of the patient's condition, and the necessary treatment for the wellness of our patients in the Northeast Georgia area.

John R. Dorris, III, MD

  • Pre Medical Education: University of Tennesse Knoxville, TN 1987
  • Medical Education: Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA 1992
  • Internship: Emory University Atlanta, GA General Surgery1992 - 1993
  • Residency: Emory University Atlanta, GA Orthopaedic Surgery 1993-1997
  • Fellowship: Steadman Hawkins Clinic Vail, CO 1997 - 1998
  • Board Certificiation: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Member: American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Clinical Orthopedic Society American Association of Sports Medicine Southern Orthopedic Association Georgia Orthopedic Society

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David W. Bacastow, MD

  • Pre Medical Education: Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA 1975
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 1979
  • Internship: University of South Alabama College of Medicine General Surgery 1980
  • Residency: University of South Alabama College of Medicine Orthopedic Surgery 1984
  • Board Certification: American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Member: American Medical Association American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Medical Association of Georgia Southern Orthopaedic Association Crawford W. Long Medical Society
  • Publications: Anderson LD and Bacastow DW. Treatment of Forearm Shaft Fractures with Compression Plates. Contemporary Orthopaedics. June 1984 Vol 8, No. 6, p. 17-25
  • Inventions: Clavicle Joystick

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L. Yancey Shuman, PA-C

  • Pre Medical Education: University of Georgia Athens, GA 1992
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia Augusta, GA B.S. Physician Assistant Program 1992
  • Medical Education: University of Nebraska Masters of Physician Assistant Studies 2001
  • Physician Assistant Certified 1992 - present
  • Member: Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants Physician Assistants in Orthopeadic Surgery American College of Sports Medicine

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Natalie K. Moseley, PA-C

  • Pre Medical Education: Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA - 2005
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia Physician Assistant Studies Augusta, GA - 2009
  • Physician Assistant Certified September 2009
  • Member: Georiga Association of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopedic Surgery

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Jenninfer Wisham, PT

  •  Pre Medical Education: Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in 2004.
  • Medical Education: Medical College of Georgia with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy in 2006.
  • Has worked in outpatient orthopedics since graduating in 2006.
  • Memberships:  American Physical Therapy Association since 2004.
  • Has attended several continuing education courses on McKenzie mechanical diagnosis and treatment for low back and cervical pain patients.

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