Expert Orthopaedic Care.
Built Around You.

At Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics, our goal is simple: to help you move better, feel better, and get back to the life you love.

For more than 40 years, CSMO has been a trusted provider of orthopaedic and sports medicine care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Today, our team includes 21 physicians with expertise spanning sports medicine, general orthopaedics, joint replacement, spine care, foot and ankle surgery, hand and elbow surgery, interventional pain management, and more. With locations throughout the region and a comprehensive range of services, we make it easier for patients to receive the specialized care they need close to home.

Comprehensive Care. Specialized Expertise.

Orthopaedic conditions can affect every part of your life from an injury that keeps you off the field to chronic joint pain that makes everyday activities difficult.

Our physicians are highly trained in their individual areas of expertise, allowing us to provide specialized care for conditions affecting the head-to-toe musculoskeletal system.

Our specialties include:

Whether you need treatment for a new injury, relief from chronic pain, or advanced surgical care, our team works with you to develop a treatment plan based on your condition, goals, and lifestyle.

From Diagnosis to Recovery All in One Place

At CSMO, we believe exceptional orthopaedic care goes beyond surgery.

Our comprehensive approach allows patients to access many of the services they need throughout their treatment journey, including:

Orthopaedic Care

Our physicians provide both surgical and non-surgical treatment for injuries, arthritis, degenerative conditions, and musculoskeletal disorders.

Sports Medicine

From competitive athletes to active adults and weekend warriors, our sports medicine specialists diagnose and treat sports-related injuries while helping patients safely return to the activities they love.

Joint Replacement

Our joint replacement specialists perform advanced hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures, including minimally invasive and technology-assisted techniques when appropriate.

Foot & Ankle Care

Our foot and ankle specialists treat everything from sports injuries and fractures to arthritis, bunions, deformities, and complex foot and ankle conditions.

Hand & Elbow Care

Our fellowship-trained hand and upper-extremity specialists provide comprehensive care for conditions affecting the hand, wrist, fingers, and elbow.

Spine Care

Our spine specialists provide evaluation and treatment for a wide range of back, neck, and spinal conditions, including surgical and non-surgical options.

Physical & Occupational Therapy

Recovery doesn’t end when you leave the doctor’s office. Our therapy services help patients regain strength, mobility, function, and confidence following an injury, surgery, or other orthopaedic condition.

Imaging Services

Advanced diagnostic imaging helps our physicians accurately identify the source of pain or injury and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

OrthoBiologics

Our physicians offer innovative biologic treatment options for appropriate patients as part of a comprehensive approach to joint preservation and musculoskeletal care.

Sports Performance & Athletic Training

CSMO has a long history of supporting athletes and the communities we serve. Our Certified Athletic Training Program provides athletic trainers to area schools, helping athletes receive preventive and emergent injury care under the supervision of CSMO team physicians.

Urgent + Ortho Walk-In Care

When an orthopaedic injury can’t wait for a scheduled appointment, CSMO’s Urgent + Ortho Walk-In Clinics provide convenient access to specialized orthopaedic care without an appointment.

Our expanded walk-in availability makes it easier for athletes, families, and active adults to get expert care when injuries happen. CSMO’s Gunbarrel location now offers walk-in orthopaedic care seven days a week, while Cleveland provides expanded Monday-through-Saturday access.

A Regional Orthopaedic Leader

Since 1979, CSMO has grown alongside the communities we serve.

What began as a sports medicine practice has evolved into a comprehensive orthopaedic organization serving patients throughout Chattanooga, Hixson, Cleveland, Dayton, Athens, North Georgia, and the surrounding communities.

Our physicians are recognized leaders in their specialties, bringing advanced training, experience, technology, and evidence-based treatment options to patients throughout the region.

As our community continues to grow, we’re growing with it.

Our new Dayton office brings expert orthopaedic care to patients throughout Rhea County and surrounding communities, including specialized hip and knee care with Dr. Josh Lawson.

CSMO is also expanding its Chattanooga presence with a new 54,000-square-foot facility on Tyner Road. The facility is designed to bring expanded clinic space, physical and occupational therapy, MRI and CT imaging, and a dedicated Urgent + Ortho Walk-In Clinic together under one roof.

Technology Meets Experience

Orthopaedic care continues to evolve and so do we.

Our physicians use advanced surgical techniques, diagnostic technologies, and treatment options designed to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. From arthroscopic procedures and robotic-assisted joint replacement to minimally invasive spine surgery and advanced biologic treatments, we continually evaluate new technologies and techniques that can improve patient care.

Our outpatient surgery center provides state-of-the-art technology in a setting designed around patient comfort, safety, and efficiency.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide our patients with the best possible orthopaedic care and exemplary human kindness, dignity, and respect, while maintaining our responsibilities to our patients, referral partners, and healthcare partners.

That mission guides everything we do from the first phone call to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and beyond.

Our Commitment to Our Community

Being part of the Chattanooga and Southeast Tennessee community means more than providing medical care.

For decades, CSMO physicians and staff have supported local schools, athletes, healthcare providers, community organizations, and families throughout the region.

Through our athletic training program, sports medicine outreach, educational resources, community partnerships, and relationships with referring providers, we remain committed to improving access to high-quality orthopaedic care throughout the communities we serve.

We’re Here to Keep You Moving

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, preparing for surgery, or trying to get back to the activities you love, the team at Center for Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics is here to help.