Athens Orthopedic Clinic

Not all care is created equal

Not all care is created equal

Snellville – Dr. William “Butch” Mulherin founded Athens Orthopedic Clinic in a small building on South Lumpkin Street in Athens in 1966. 

Dr. Shane Smith M.D.

“What about my aching knee?”

As an orthopedic surgeon, this is one of the most common complaints I hear from patients. Many knee problems occur during sports or recreational activities, work-related tasks, or home projects. Knee problems may also manifest due to injury, disease, overuse, or just everyday wear and tear. Knee issues affect people of all ages from children to the elderly, and most everyone will experience knee problems at some point in their lives.