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Who is Dr. Willson, Orthopedic Surgeon in Athens, GA?
Dr. Robert Willson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Willson graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia Program. Dr. Willson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Willson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Willson’s office at (706) 721-2273.
Where did Dr. Willson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Medical College of Georgia Program
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Willson board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Robert Willson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Willson speak?
Dr. Willson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Willson treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Willson diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Willson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Pain in Left Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
- Left Knee Ache
- Left Knee Discomfort
- Sore Left Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
- M25562: Pain in left knee
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Sprain
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Sprained Knee Ligament
- Ligament Injury in Knee
- ACL Sprain
- ACL Injury
- Knee Ligament Tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
- S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter
- S83511D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, subsequent encounter
- S83512D: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Right Knee Instability
- Left Knee Instability
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Loose right knee
- Unstable right knee joint
- Right knee hypermobility
- Loose left knee
- Unstable left knee joint
- Left knee hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25361: Other instability, right knee
- M25362: Other instability, left knee
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Tendinitis
- Jumper's Knee
- Patellar Tendinopathy
- Knee Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7651: Patellar tendinitis, right knee
- M7652: Patellar tendinitis, left knee
Also known as:
- Right Hip Pain
- Left Hip Pain
- Hip Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Sore Right Hip
- Right Hip Ache
- Right Hip Discomfort
- Sore Left Hip
- Left Hip Ache
- Left Hip Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25551: Pain in right hip
- M25552: Pain in left hip
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Joint Instability
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Right Shoulder Joint Looseness
- Weak Right Shoulder Joint
- Right Shoulder Hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25311: Other instability, right shoulder
Also known as:
- Other Orthopedic Aftercare
- General orthopedic recovery
- Musculoskeletal post-op care
- Bone and joint follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Right Elbow Pain
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Aching right elbow
- Sore right elbow
- Right elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25521: Pain in right elbow
Also known as:
- Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
- Cartilage Disorder
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Torn meniscus
- Knee cartilage tear
- Meniscal injury
- Torn knee cartilage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter
What procedures does Dr. Willson perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Willson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Willson. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- ACL Repair Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Lateral Release
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Tibial Tubercle Surgery
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Open Knee Cartilage Transplant
- Endoscopy
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
- Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
- Knee Ligament Repair
- ACL Augmentation
- Knee Scope with Lateral Release
- Lateral Retinacular Release
- Knee Patella Realignment Surgery
- Patella reconstruction
- Hauser procedure
- Kneecap dislocation repair
- Patellar realignment surgery
- Maquet procedure
- Knee bone realignment surgery
- Tibial tubercle osteotomy
- Kneecap stabilization surgery
- Knee Scope with Meniscus Fix
- Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
- Keyhole Knee Surgery
- Knee Osteochondral Allograft
- Knee Cartilage Repair Surgery
- Open Knee Cartilage Graft
- Knee Joint Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
- 29873: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lateral release
- 27420: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; (eg, Hauser type procedure)
- 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
- 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
- 27415: Osteochondral allograft, knee, open
Also known as:
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
- Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
- Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
- Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
- Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
- Knee Cartilage Shaving
- Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
CPT Codes:
- 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
- 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
Also known as:
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
- Knee Ligament Augmentation
- Knee Stabilization Surgery
- ACL Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
Also known as:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
- Endoscopy
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
- Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
- Endoscopy
- Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
CPT Codes:
- 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
- Endoscopy
- Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
- Hip Labral Tear Repair
- Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
- Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
Also known as:
- Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
- Endoscopy
- Hip Scope Surgery
- Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
- Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)
Also known as:
- Knee Cartilage Transplant (Open)
- Knee Osteochondral Autograft
- Mosaicplasty Knee
- Open Knee Cartilage Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27416: Osteochondral autograft(s), knee, open (eg, mosaicplasty) (includes harvesting of autograft[s])
Also known as:
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Willson accept my insurance?
Dr. Willson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Willson accept in Athens, GA?
Dr. Willson in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Willson's office located?
What is Dr. Willson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Willson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215223276.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Willson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Willson
What is Dr. Robert Willson's specialty?
Dr. Willson is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Athens, GA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Willson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Willson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Willson is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin , Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Macon North Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Robert Willson accepting new patients in Athens, GA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Willson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Willson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Willson's office at (706) 721-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Willson?
Please contact Dr. Willson's office at (706) 721-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Willson have?
Dr. Robert Willson is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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