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Erlanger Orthopaedics

Find the Right Orthopaedic Care

For every age, injury and stage of life, Erlanger Orthopaedics is here for you as the most comprehensive orthopaedic program in the region. With convenient locations throughout Tennessee, Georgia and North Carolina, expert orthopaedic care is always within reach.

Working together for all that moves you

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With board-certified physicians covering a multitude of specialties, and several locations around Chattanooga, Erlanger Orthopaedics can treat any orthopaedic condition or ailment.

Walk-in Orthopaedic Locations

Orthopaedic care right when you need it. No appointment needed to receive care from the region's highest performing orthopaedic center.

Two Convenient Locations

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Gunbarrel

1809 Gunbarrel Road
Chattanooga TN, 37421

Mon – Thu: 8AM – 11AM, 1PM – 3PM
Fri: 8AM – 11AM

Call us at 423-893-9020
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Downtown

1100 East 3rd St., Suite G-102
Chattanooga, TN 37403

Mon – Thu: 8AM – 11:30AM, 1PM – 3:30PM
Fri: 8AM – 11:30AM

Call us at 423-778-ORTH (6784)

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Why Choose Erlanger Orthopaedic Care

Expert Care. Exceptional Outcomes. The Most Comprehensive Orthopaedic Care in the Region.

Choosing an orthopaedic team to help relieve your pain means finding a team that you trust. At Erlanger Orthopaedics, you’ll receive compassionate care and advanced treatment options from a highly experienced team of experts.

A Deep Bench of Specialty Care

Our board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic specialists offer care in nearly every orthopaedic specialty and with care that spans a lifetime, from pediatric to adult. Whether your condition is common or complex, you’ll receive care from a highly qualified team working together to ensure the best possible outcome.

Academic Medicine Makes a Difference

As the region’s only academic health system with a longstanding partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine, Erlanger combines nationally recognized expertise with the latest research, education and innovation. Our physicians train the next generation of orthopaedic specialists while bringing advanced techniques and evidence-based care directly to patients.

A Network Of Care To Serve You

Patients benefit from Erlanger’s vast network of care covering seven hospitals across three states ensuring that when care is needed, it’s offered as close to home as possible. Erlanger Orthopaedics cares for patients in nine clinic locations and operates in four hospitals in the Erlanger Network:

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Nationally Recognized Care

Erlanger has been known for its nationally recognized care in orthopaedics.

Tennessee’s first and only DNV Orthopaedic Center of Excellence

DNV Certified Center of Excellence for Hip & Knee Replacement, Shoulder, Foot and Ankle.

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Healthgrades

  • One of Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026) – Erlanger Baroness Hospital
  • Five-Star Recipient for Total Hip Replacement in 2026
  • Five-Star Recipient for Spinal Fusion Surgery for 2 Years in a Row (2025-2026)

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Blue Distinction Center+ for knee and Hip Replacement

Carrum Health Dedicated Center of Excellence

Erlanger is part of Carrum Health featuring a strong network, including the top 10% of surgical and cancer care providers in the U.S.

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The Team Behind the Local Teams

Erlanger Orthopaedics is Official Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Providers for:

University of Tennessee Chattanooga Mocs
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Covenant College
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20 local high schools
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The Erlanger Difference Is Academic

Our orthopaedic surgeons serve as faculty of the University of Tennessee College of Medicine, one of the most successful academic programs in the nation. We are the region’s only teaching orthopaedic program. This puts you in touch with more breakthrough techniques and clinical trials – all firmly supported by the rigorous standards of evidence-based medicine. At Erlanger, you receive care from experts who train tomorrow’s doctors, and who research tomorrow’s techniques. Talk with us about the best surgery or treatment options for your knee, hip, foot, ankle, hand, or fracture.

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