Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens

Taylor Warfel received her Physician Assistant degree from Mercer University in Atlanta, Georgia. She received her undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Kennesaw State University. Taylor is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. Taylor is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Georgia Academy of Physician Assistants. As a former gymnast, Taylor has a special interest in sports medicine and prevention of athletic injuries. In her spare time, Taylor enjoys being outdoors, spending time with her husband and two dogs, and watching Georgia sports. Taylor grew up in Watkinsville and is excited to return home to serve her community. Taylor is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans.

Dr. Hancock is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery with added certification in Sports Medicine. He specializes in sports injuries concentrating on injuries to the shoulder, elbow and knee including arthroscopy and shoulder replacement. He has been a consultant for the UGA Athletics Department since coming to Athens in 1995. Dr. Hancock was born and raised in Georgia, growing up in Atlanta (Lakeside High School) and attending the University of Georgia. He enjoys all sports and outdoor activities including golf, hiking, running, and farming.

Piedmont Physicians at Oconee Health Campus believes prevention is the best medicine. That's why we specialize in primary care to help you achieve - and maintain - better health.