Orthopaedics
Our Practice
Living in pain keeps you from doing what you enjoy. MaineGeneral Orthopaedics can help provide relief.
Our highly skilled, compassionate team can take care of your orthopaedic needs close to home, supporting you before, during and after treatment.
We use the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques to give you options that fit your lifestyle and help you enjoy an active, pain-free life.
Our medical staff are specialists in their respective orthopaedic fields and provide you with high-quality orthopaedic care.
You'll also have access to knowledgeable and compassionate orthopaedic staff who can:
- Help you schedule appointments;
- Assist with billing and insurance questions; and
- Provide you with the support you need before, during and after treatment.
Services
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics offers surgical and non-surgical orthopaedic care. Our more common surgical services include:
Have an Orthopaedic Injury?
For sports injuries, please call or text SMART (Sports Medicine Access and Response Team) first at 207-877-4754 or email at smart@mainegeneral.org.
Sports Medicine Surgery
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics has surgeons specialized in sports medicine surgery.
Learn more about our sports medicine surgery specialists.
Go to the sports medicine surgery page for more information.
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics Walk-in Clinic
Do you have a sudden (acute) orthopaedic injury but don’t want to wait to see your primary care provider or go to the Emergency Department or Express Care?
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics offers a walk-in clinic for your sprains, strains and broken bones.
The walk-in clinic is available with no-appointment, walk-in access for patients.
- Augusta, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - noon*
For severe or life-threatening symptoms, please call 911. For a chronic orthopaedic need such as pain you've had for weeks or months, please talk to your doctor.
* For patients age 13 and younger, please call ahead at 207-621-8700.
Same-Day Joint Replacement
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics offers same-day joint replacement surgery for knees and hips.
Learn more from three of our orthopaedic surgeons.
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- Same quality care as you'd receive as an overnight patient - all in one day!
- You can recover in the comfort of your own home
- Our team is with you every step of the way - see this video by our Nurse Navigator
- Learn more about the surgeons who perform same-day surgery. Go to their profile pages and click on their videos:
New Tool for Patients to Help Us Serve You Better!
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics will send you medical questionnaires by email or text throughout your orthopaedic care journey.
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Medical Staff Physicians
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Stuart A. Aitken, MD
Special Interests:
Orthopaedic trauma
Disorders of the elbow
and knee
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Elaine Balutis, MD
Special Interests:
Hand, wrist & elbow
surgery |
Stephen Clark, MD
Special Interest:
Orthopaedic spine surgery
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James Dunlap, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion
Ultrasound-guided injections |
Thomas Hoke, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion
Ultrasound-guided injections |
Michael Kipp, DPM
Special Interests:
Foot & ankle conditions (orthopaedic, dermatological, infectious, neurological & vascular)
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Brian Loring, DPM
Special Interests:
Foot & ankle care, reconstructive surgery, trauma, diabetic wound care & limb salvage |
Chris Lutrzykowski, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion
Ultrasound-guided injections |
Douglas O'Heir, DPM
Special Interests:
Diabetic foot problems
Foot & ankle disorders, biomechanics and sports medicine
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Ian S. Patten, MD, MPH
Special Interests:
Orthopaedic sports medicine
Orthopaedic surgery |
Mike Rodger, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip and knee
Orthopaedic trauma surgery
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Elizabeth Rothe, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Sports-related concussion
Ultrasound-guided injections
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Cassandra Sanko, MD
Special Interests:
Shoulder, upper arm & elbow surgery
Shoulder & elbow arthroplasty
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Daniel Shubert, MD
Special Interests:
Orthopaedic sports medicine
Orthopaedic surgery
Shoulder surgery |
Mark Spencer, MD
Special Interests:
Hand, wrist & elbow surgery
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Robert B. Stevens, DO
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Sports-related concussion
Ultrasound-guided injections
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John Thaller, MD
Special Interests:
Hand, wrist & elbow surgery |
David M. Wexler, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip, knee & ankle
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Support Medical Staff
| Catherine Blanchard, PA-C |
Eric J. Daniels, PA-C |
Ocean Dunton, PA-C |
| Oscar Falconer, PA-C |
Meagan Grant, ACNP |
Brooke Heathco, PA-C |
| Ashley MacDearmid, PA-C |
Molly Nadeau, PA-C, ATC |
Rachel Stadler, PA-C |
| David Turro, PA-C |
Sarah Webber, PA-C (per diem) |
Jenee Wechsler, ACNP-BC |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
If a patient's insurance requires a referral, they can have their primary care office fax a referral to the Referral Access Center at (207) 621-5517 or self-refer by call the RAC at 1 (833) 481-6462 or 1 (833) 4U@MGMC.
What you can expect at your first appointment
- You will complete a registration form and medical history if you didn't receive one by mail.
- We will verify your demographic and insurance information.
- A medical assistant will bring you into an exam room where you may be asked to change into a gown or pair of shorts we provide.
- The physician will meet with you and order X-rays if needed.
- Once the X-ray images are ready, the physician will meet with you to discuss your diagnosis and treatment options.
Where are surgeries performed?
We perform surgery at the Alfond Center for Health (ACH) in Augusta and Thayer Center for Health in Waterville. Procedures that require an overnight stay are performed at the ACH, as are more complex cases that may not require hospital admission.
What happens if I have an emergency need?
One of our doctors is on call 24/7 for emergencies. If you call our answering service, you may ask to have the doctor call you back. If you're in medical distress, please call 911 instead.
Don't call the doctor on call for routine prescription refills; monitor your pain medicine supply and plan accordingly. Call our office Monday through Thursday for medication refills.
Is prior authorization needed for my surgery?
All insurances have different requirements for prior authorizations. Check with your insurance company to learn if your procedure requires authorization.
Quality Data
At MaineGeneral, we believe you should have accurate information to help you choose a health care provider or medical practice based on the quality of care you can expect to receive.
Click the Patient Experience button below for information about our level of care based on medical practice survey responses from patients.
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