Orthopaedics
Same-Day Joint Replacement Now Available
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics now offers same-day joint replacement surgery for knees and hips.
Learn more from three of our orthopaedic surgeons.
- 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
- Out 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:
MaineGeneral Orthopaedics Walk-in Clinic
Do you have orthopaedic needs but don’t want to go to the ED or Express Care because of COVID-19? MaineGeneral Orthopaedics is now offering a walk-in clinic for your sprains, strains and broken bones.
The walk-in clinic is no-appointment, walk-in access for patients.
Augusta: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - noon
Oakland: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. - noon
For severe or life-threatening symptoms, please call 911.
Have an Orthopaedic Injury?
May is National Osteoporosis Month
Osteoporosis is a common condition of weakened, thinned bones that gets worse as you age. You may not know you have osteoporosis. You cannot feel your bones getting weaker, but as bone is lost, they can break.
Ask your health care provider if you should get a test to see if you are at risk for osteoporosis. We have the most up-to-date testing for bone density and dedicated staff to guide you through bone loss prevention and treatment.
Learn more by calling us at 207-621-8700.
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:
- ACL reconstruction
- Bone Health Program
- Carpal tunnel release
- Fracture repair
- Hand, wrist and elbow reconstruction
- Knee arthroscopy
- Osteoporosis prevention and treatment
- Podiatry: surgical and nonsurgical treatments
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Spine and neck surgery
- Sports medicine
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Trauma fracture care
- Ultrasound-guided injections
Our Gardiner location is now open!
Learn more
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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Gary Degen, DPM, CMPE
Special Interests:
Diabetic foot problems & care
Foot & ankle disorders |
James Dunlap, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Mark Golden, DO
Special Interests:
General orthopaedics
Joint replacement
Sports medicine
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Thomas Hoke, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Chris Lutrzykowski, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Bert Mason, MD
Special Interest:
Comprehensive podiatry care
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Anthony Mancini, MD
Special Interests:
Sports medicine
Shoulder surgery |
Ian S. Patten, MD, MPH
Special Interests:
Orthopaedic sports medicine
Orthopaedic surgery
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Jose Ramirez, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip, knee and shoulder
Sports medicine
|
Mike Rodger, MD
Special Interests:
Total joint replacement of hip and knee
Orthopaedic trauma surgery |
Elizabeth Rothe, MD
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related
concussion |
Robert B. Stevens, DO
Special Interests:
Non-surgical sports medicine
Sports-related concussion
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John Thaller, MD
Special Interests:
Hand, wrist & elbow
surgery
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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 |
Samantha Guyette, PA-C, ATC |
Ashley MacDearmid, PA-C |
| Molly Nadeau, PA-C, ATC |
Sarah Webber, PA-C |
Jenee Wechsler, ACNP-BC |
| Mark S. Wright, PA-C, MS, DFAAPA, CAQ-Ortho |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral?
If your insurance requires a referral, please call your primary care practice. If you don't need a referral and haven't seen another provider for this problem, please call us for an appointment.
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
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