Hughston

Hughston Since we were founded in 1949, Hughston Clinic has sought to provide the most advanced orthopaedic services available to people of all ages.

Physician Staff:

Dr. David Adkison
Dr. Uosife Alfahd
Dr. David Antekeier
Dr. Champ L. Baker III
Dr. Brook Bearden
Dr. James Bowman III
Dr. L. Fielding Callaway
Dr. Kevin Collins
Dr. Edgar Dollar
Dr. Reaves Crabtree
Dr. Jeffrey Cusmariu
Dr. Michael Davis
Dr. John Dorchak
Dr. Patrick Fernicola
Dr. Fred Flandry
Dr. Dustin Gay
Dr. Ryan Geringer
Dr. David Gloystein
Dr. Gil Gomez
Dr. Garland Gudger, Jr. Dr. Charles Hartzog
Dr. Matthew Heaton
Dr. Kurt Jacobson
Dr. Edward Kissel
Dr. Sophia Lal
Dr. Michael Lowery
Dr. Adam Lukasiewicz
Dr. David McDonald
Dr. James McGrory
Dr. R. Lee Murphy
Dr. Douglas Pahl
Dr. Brent Ponce
Dr. David Rehak
Dr. Pasquale Reino
Dr. Gianni Ricci
Dr. Heath Richter
Dr. Randall Ruark
Dr. Matthew Stewart
Dr. Benjamin Thomasson
Dr. Michael Tucker Jr. Dr. Hussein Turki
Dr. G. Dexter Walcott
Dr. John Waldrop
Dr. B. Collier Watson
Dr. L. Erik Westerlund
Dr. Derek Woessner
Dr. James Worthen
Dr. Vonda Wright
Dr. Bradley Young

03/05/2026

🦴 Get to Know Champ L. Baker III, MD🦴

We’re proud to have Dr. Baker on our team, and we’re excited for you to get to know them better!

Learn more about Dr. Baker https://THC-GA.lnk.to/DrBakerWebpageSM!FB
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Meet the personalities who keep you moving. 💙 Stay tuned as we spotlight each member of our team!

If you run your hand down your neck and back, the thin bony projections you feel are the spinous process. Today, spine o...
03/04/2026

If you run your hand down your neck and back, the thin bony projections you feel are the spinous process. Today, spine orthopaedists diagnose fracture patterns in a variety of patients, including football players, power-lifters, golfers, skiers, and trauma patients. For those experiencing this injury, data shows high union rates and excellent clinical outcomes!

Learn more at hughston.com/wellness/spinous-process-fractures

Care you can count on🌟 Our physicians are rated top-tier by the people who matter most, our patients. See what Dr. Gay's...
03/03/2026

Care you can count on🌟 Our physicians are rated top-tier by the people who matter most, our patients.

See what Dr. Gay's patients had to say about their experience.

Learn more about Dr. Gay on our website https://THC-GA.lnk.to/DrGayWebpageSM!FB

Hughston was honored to support Micah's Promise as a sponsor of the 5th Annual Luncheon last week.This year’s program we...
03/02/2026

Hughston was honored to support Micah's Promise as a sponsor of the 5th Annual Luncheon last week.

This year’s program welcomed back Rachel Thomas, a courageous survivor of s*x trafficking, alongside two key figures in her story, Detective JT Summers and her father, Keith Cooper, for a powerful time of awareness, hope, and advocacy.

Pictured left to right: Hughston employees Jennifer Tovey, Hannah Holland, and Kathleen Gibson, with physician spouses Heidi Rehak and Pammy Gloystein.

Physician Spotlight | Orthopaedic specialist A. Gianni Ricci, DO, specializes in Ankle, Foot, and Orthopaedic Surgery. L...
02/27/2026

Physician Spotlight | Orthopaedic specialist A. Gianni Ricci, DO, specializes in Ankle, Foot, and Orthopaedic Surgery.

Learn more about Dr. Ricci on our website https://THC-GA.lnk.to/DrRicciWebpageSM!FB

Orthopaedic care in Auburn/Opelika just got easier!The Rapid Ortho Pathway is now live through Mills Urgent Care + Hughs...
02/27/2026

Orthopaedic care in Auburn/Opelika just got easier!

The Rapid Ortho Pathway is now live through Mills Urgent Care + Hughston Clinic — giving patients with bone, joint, sports and work related injuries priority orthopaedic follow-up with a specialist.

👉 Injured today
👉 Seen at Mills Urgent Care by providers trained in orthopaedic acute care
👉 Patient given option of fast-track to Hughston Clinic

Convenient. Coordinated. Expert care — when you need it most.

Mills Urgent Care
1850 Shug Jordan Pkwy, Suite101
(334) 209-1117

764 East Glenn Avenue
(334) 329-6268

Hughston Clinic Auburn
161 E University Dr
(334) 826-2090

02/27/2026

Orthopaedic care in Auburn/Opelika just got easier!

The Rapid Ortho Pathway is now live through Mills Urgent Care + Hughston Clinic — giving patients with bone, joint, sports and work related injuries priority orthopaedic follow-up with a specialist.

👉 Injured today
👉 Seen at Mills Urgent Care by providers trained in orthopaedic acute care
👉 Patient given option of fast-track to Hughston Clinic

Convenient. Coordinated. Expert care — when you need it most.

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Care you can count on🌟 Our physicians are rated top-tier by the people who matter most, our patients. See what Dr. Fland...
02/24/2026

Care you can count on🌟 Our physicians are rated top-tier by the people who matter most, our patients.

See what Dr. Flandry's patients had to say about their experience.

Learn more about Dr. Flandry on our website https://THC-GA.lnk.to/DrFlandryWebpageSM!FB

Physician Spotlight | Orthopaedic specialist David C. Rehak, MD, specializes in Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Orthopaedic Surgery...
02/20/2026

Physician Spotlight | Orthopaedic specialist David C. Rehak, MD, specializes in Elbow, Hand & Wrist, Orthopaedic Surgery, and Upper Extremity.

Learn more about Dr. Rehak on our website https://THC-GA.lnk.to/RehakSM!FB

Attention Columbus, please note:Hughston Clinic Urgent Ortho will be closed tonight, Thursday, February 19. We apologize...
02/19/2026

Attention Columbus, please note:

Hughston Clinic Urgent Ortho will be closed tonight, Thursday, February 19. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency room.

Shoulder fractures are one of the most common fractures in older adults; they’re becoming more frequent as our populatio...
02/18/2026

Shoulder fractures are one of the most common fractures in older adults; they’re becoming more frequent as our population ages. Learning more about these injuries helps us better support recovery and quality of life.

Learn more at hughston.com/wellness/understanding-proximal-humeral-fractures

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161 E. University Avenue
Auburn, AL
36832

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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The achievements of the late orthopedic surgeon Jack C. Hughston, MD, are inextricably entwined with the historic accomplishments of The Hughston Clinic that he established in 1949, exemplifying what is possible when original ideas for orthopedic care and research are actualized by individuals with vision and drive.

Those familiar with its reputation said the clinic, based in Columbus, Ga., mainly gained worldwide respect as a private pioneering orthopedic center after Hughston almost single-handedly elevated sports medicine to a level of acceptance enjoyed by only a few orthopedic subspecialties at the time.

Today, 72 orthopedic surgeons of The Hughston Clinic serve 36 locations across the United States. In 1968, the Hughston Foundation, a nonprofit institution was founded and dedicated to research, education and training.

A physician-owned hospital, Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, was added to the Hughston enterprise in 2008, creating a complete vertically integrated health system for orthopedic care.