ASSOCIATES IN ORTHOPAEDICS & SPORTS MEDICINE

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J.Mitchell Frix, MD
Charles H. Herndon, Jr., MD
John T. Norman,Sr., MD
Michael D. Wilson, MD
"Why did I become an orthopaedic surgeon? I saw medicine as both a challenge and an opportunity to help others.  I saw orthopaedics as a special challenge , figuring out how to correct a person's orthopaedic injury and then return that person to their previous performance level."

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J.Mitchell Frix, M.D

Fellowship-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sports Medicine.
    
A formal education aimed at quality care:

"I'm thankful that I received such an outstanding education in orthopaedic surgery.  I learned a great deal about correcting muscle, bone, and joint problems during my residency training.  My fellowship allowed me advanced training opportunities in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine.  I continue to learn on a daily basis from interaction with my patients.  They have serious sports injuries of the knee and shoulder.  My goal is to relieve their pain and get them back to their chosen sports as soon as possible."
  • Board-certified: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Fellowship: Arthroscopy/Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Research of Virginia
  • Residency: Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta,GA, 1995
  • MD: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia, 1990
  • BS: Pharmacy, University of Georgia,Athens,GA, 1984
  • Honor Societies/Activities: AOA Honor Society, Member of the University of Georgia Varsity Football Team, Graduate Assistant Football Coach, University of Georgia,1983
  • Licensure: Georgia
  • Advanced training includes:
    • Sports Medicine
    • Arthoscopic Surgery of the Elbow, Knee, Shoulder,and Wrist
    • Arthroscopic Carpal Tunnel Release
    • Hip, Knee, and Shoulder Total Joint Replacements.

Active in professional associations

"Professional associations offer a unique spirit of sharing.   We're always discussing the latest surgical techniques and the latest technological solutions--all with an eye on how we can continue giving our patients the high-quality care they want, need, and deserve."

Memberships: Arthroscopic Association of North America, Georgia Orthopaedic Society, Floyd E. Bliven Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,
Associate Master Instructor: Advanced Shoulder Course, Arthroscopy Association of North America  

Working with competitive athletes who face different challenges
"Competitive athletes, whether at the high-school level or the Division 1 college level, face different challenges when they are injured.  They are highly motivated to return to their sports as quickly as possible.  My goal is always to provide compassionate, advanced care for their injuries and get them back in the game quickly."

In his spare time, Dr. Frix manages the Dalton Tigers Little League baseball team.