General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Pediatric Care
• Family Practice
  Dr. Michael Noble is a fellowship-trained nonsurgical sports medicine specialist. Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine for both sports medicine and family medicine, Dr. Noble provides continuing, comprehensive healthcare for all ages as well as conservative treatment for bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions. Serving the Panama City, Florida, community since 2001, Dr. Noble joined Orthopaedic Associates in 2022.
• Emergency Care
• Diabetic Foot Care
  When our orthopaedists develop a treatment plan for a patient with an ankle injury or foot condition, their first step is always to consider nonsurgical treatment options first. Sometimes, there are nonoperative treatments, such as diabetic foot care, physical therapy, or orthotics, that can provide relief for a patient’s injury or condition. However, sometimes the patient’s ankle or foot issue has become so problematic that orthopaedic surgery is the best choice.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  After medical school, Dr. Chipman completed his internship in internal medicine at the University of Kentucky and his residency in anesthesiology at the University of Florida. Dr. Chipman underwent additional specialty training in the form of a fellowship in pain medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Chipman is a member of the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the Florida Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Neurologists

• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  At Orthopaedic Associates, our hand and wrist doctors, Dr. Jason Thackeray, Dr. Mark Tenholder, Dr. James Watt, Dr. David Dean, Dr. Mark Awantang, Dr. J. Ryan Cotton, Dr. Chad Mitchell, and Dr. Theodore Macey are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of hand and wrist injuries and conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. Our orthopaedists have extensive training in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the hand and wrist and are dedicated to providing you with the specialized, compassionate care you need to become stronger.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  When our doctors and surgeons develop a treatment plan for a patient with a joint problem, their first step is always to consider nonoperative treatments first. Sometimes, there are nonsurgical options available, such as physical therapy, ultrasound-guided injections, or anti-inflammatory medication, that can provide relief for a patient's joint pain. However, sometimes the patient's joint issue will not respond to nonsurgical treatment options or becomes so problematic that surgery is recommended as the best choice.
• MRI
  Physician assistants and nurse practitioners are highly trained healthcare providers who work under the supervision of our orthopaedic doctors to take medical histories, conduct exams, diagnose and treat bone, joint, and muscle injuries and conditions, order and interpret tests such as X-rays and MRI, prescribe medications, and assist our doctors during surgery. Our additional providers are trained to recognize when patients need the attention of a supervising doctor or additional specialist.
• X-Rays

Surgeons

• General Surgery
  Physician assistants provide a comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, which have traditionally been performed by doctors. PAs are trained to conduct physical examinations, diagnose illnesses, order and interpret X-rays and laboratory studies, write prescriptions, develop treatment plans, and instruct and counsel patients. They also treat injuries by suturing, splinting, and casting. Additionally, PAs may assist in surgery. These providers may see patients independently and/or directly with a doctor.
• Orthopedics
• Sciatica
• Whiplash
• Arthroscopy
  Fellowship-trained and board-certified orthopaedic surgeon Dr. James Watt specializes in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder surgery and is also a sports medicine, arthroscopy, and general orthopaedic expert. He joined Orthopaedic Associates in September 2012.
• Pinched Nerve
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
  Treating every orthopaedic deformity, joint problem, and trauma injury, our orthopaedic surgeons have undergone extensive surgical training to offer the latest evidence-based and most advanced surgeries. This includes minimally invasive surgery, arthroscopic surgery, complex spine surgery, and robotic-assisted joint replacement.
• Ankle Surgery
  Ankle and foot doctors are specialists who have undergone medical training that allows them to expertly diagnose and treat injuries and conditions of the foot and ankle. While these doctors are often able to treat a foot and ankle issue without surgery, they also have the surgical skills needed to perform foot and ankle surgery.
• Joint Replacement
  Joint replacement and joint revision surgeons are specialty-trained specialists who focus their medical practice on diagnosing and treating joint-related injuries and conditions. These surgeons have the skills required to perform not only joint replacement surgery, a procedure where a damaged joint is replaced with an artificial implant, but also joint revision surgery, a surgery where an artificial joint is removed and replaced with a new implant.
• Hand Surgery
  If hand surgery or wrist surgery is the best option for you, our board-certified and specialty-trained hand and wrist surgeons will work with you to create a surgical treatment plan that is right for your injury or condition. Our surgical team is equipped with state-of-the-art technology as well as the knowledge and surgical skills needed to treat your hand or wrist problem and get you on the road to becoming stronger.
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Arthroscopy
  Knee doctors and surgeons are dedicated orthopaedic specialists who diagnose and treat injuries and conditions of the knee, such as osteoarthritis, meniscus injuries, and cartilage damage. These specialists can often treat knee pain without surgery. However, when surgery, such as knee arthroscopy or knee replacement, is needed, these doctors also have the skills required to perform the procedure.
• Hip Replacement
  Hip specialists are doctors who focus their medical practice on diagnosing and treating patients with injuries and conditions affecting the hip. These hip specialists can often treat hip pain without surgery. However, when a surgery, such as hip replacement, is needed, these doctors also have the skills required to perform the procedure.
• Knee Replacement
  If knee surgery, such as knee replacement, is the best option for you, our board-certified and specialty-trained surgeons will work with you to create a surgical treatment plan that is right for your knee issue. Our knee surgeons are equipped with state-of-the-art technology as well as the knowledge and surgical skills needed to treat your knee problem and get you on the road to becoming stronger.
• Knee Arthroscopy
• Reconstructive Surgery
  When developing a treatment plan, our orthopaedic surgeons and physicians will always recommend trying nonsurgical treatment options first before suggesting surgery. If a surgical treatment plan is recommended, rest assured that our surgeons are highly skilled in orthopaedic surgery, including joint replacement, reconstructive surgery, and spine, ankle, and wrist surgery.

Dermatologists

• Cyst
• Fungus

Physical Therapists

• Sports Medicine
  Medical doctors who specialize in treating athletes and active individuals with an injury or condition that was caused by participating in a physical activity or sport are known as sports medicine doctors. These specialists can often treat an injury or condition due to a sport or physical activity without surgery. However, when surgery is needed, these doctors also have the skills required to perform the procedure.
• Physical Therapy
  Pain management doctors are specialty-trained physicians who focus their medical practice on providing pain management care for patients suffering from an injury or condition involving acute or chronic pain, such as spinal injuries, joint pain, and nerve injuries. These doctors are able to offer nonsurgical treatment options and procedures, such as injections, nerve blocks, medication, and physical therapy, that can help treat or manage pain problems.
• Occupational Therapy
  When our doctors and surgeons develop a treatment plan for a patient with a hand or wrist problem, their first step is always to consider nonoperative treatments first. Sometimes, there are nonsurgical options available, such as splinting, occupational therapy, or physical therapy, that can provide relief for a patient's injury or condition. However, sometimes the patient's hand or wrist issue will not respond to nonsurgical treatment options or becomes so problematic that surgery is recommended as the best choice.
• Frozen Shoulder
  At Orthopaedic Associates, our shoulder doctors, Dr. Jason Thackeray, Dr. Mark Tenholder, Dr. James Watt, Dr. David Dean, Dr. Mark Awantang, Dr. J. Ryan Cotton, Dr. Chad Mitchell, Dr. Theodore Macey, and Dr. Jack McKay are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of shoulder injuries and conditions, including rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, and frozen shoulder. Our shoulder doctors have extensive training in the nonsurgical care of the shoulder as well as in shoulder surgery, such as shoulder replacement and rotator cuff surgery. No matter what treatment or surgery you need, our shoulder specialists are dedicated to providing you with the specialized, compassionate care you need to become stronger.
• Tennis Elbow
  When our doctors and surgeons develop a treatment plan for a patient with an elbow problem, such as tennis elbow, arthritis, or a tendon or nerve injury, their first step is always to consider nonoperative treatment options first, like physical therapy. Although every patient is unique, oftentimes there is a nonsurgical treatment that can improve or even eliminate elbow pain. However, sometimes the patient's elbow issue will not respond to nonsurgical options or becomes so problematic that surgery is recommended as the best choice.
• Shoulder Pain
• Flatfoot Correction
• Heel Pain
• Ankle Sprain
• Neck Pain
• Back Pain
• Orthotics and Prosthetic Therapy

Podiatrists

• General Podiatry
  Podiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in a medical field known as podiatry or podiatric medicine. Sometimes referred to as podiatric doctors, podiatrists diagnose and treat patients with injuries and conditions relating to the lower extremity, including the foot and ankle.
• Ankle Instability
• Ankle Sprain
  At Orthopaedic Associates, our foot and ankle doctors, Dr. Jason Thackeray, Dr. Mark Tenholder, Dr. James Watt, Dr. David Dean, Dr. J. Ryan Cotton, Dr. Chad Mitchell, Dr. Theodore Macey, Dr. Thomas Fusco, and Dr. Robert White are recognized experts in the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle injuries and conditions. Our orthopaedists have extensive training and experience in the surgical and nonsurgical care of the foot and ankle and are dedicated to providing you with the specialized, compassionate care you need to become stronger.
• Diabetic Foot Care
  When our podiatrists develop a treatment plan for a patient with a foot or ankle problem, their first step is always to consider nonsurgical treatment options first. Sometimes, there are nonoperative treatments, such as diabetic foot care, physical therapy, or orthotics, that can provide relief for a patient’s ankle or foot injury or condition. However, sometimes the patient’s podiatric issue has become so problematic that surgery is the best choice.
• Flat Feet
• Fungus Toenails
• Hammertoes
  As a foot and ankle specialist, Dr. White is an expert in fracture and instability repairs, bunion and hammertoe correction, minimally invasive surgery, tendon and ligament repair, diabetic foot care, and customized orthotics. He believes in getting his patients stronger and healthier so they can enjoy their lives.
• Heel Spurs
• Heel Pain
• Foot Pain
• Ingrown Toenails
• Foot Injuries
• Foot Neuroma
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Podiatric Surgery
  If ankle surgery or foot surgery is the best option for you, our board-certified and specialty-trained ankle and foot surgeons will work with you to create a surgical treatment plan that is right for your injury or condition. Our surgical team is equipped with state-of-the-art technology as well as the knowledge and surgical skills needed to treat your ankle or foot problem and get you on the road to becoming stronger.