Robert Evan Hancock, MD - Piedmont Orthopedics and Sports Medicine of Athens

Piedmont Physicians Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Extended Hours offers acute orthopedic services when care can't wait. Our experts are available after-hours with no appointment necessary.

Kelly Ward received his Physician Assistant degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He has worked in the Athens area for over 20 years. Prior to attending Physician Assistant school, Kelly worked as an athletic trainer with the University of Georgia. He currently serves as a Team Clinician with the University of Georgia and assists Dr. Robert Hancock in all aspects of orthopedic sports medicine care. Kelly treats all sports related orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in non-operative treatment and prevention of athletic injuries. He is proficient in the utilization of musculoskeletal ultrasound as a means of both diagnostic and treatment of athletic injuries. In his spare time, Kelly enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is a sports enthusiast and enjoys the outdoors. Kelly welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.

Joe Kilzi received his Physician Assistant degree from South University in Savannah, Georgia. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington where he played collegiate soccer. He has worked in the Athens area for 15 years. Joe treats all sports related orthopedic conditions. He has a special interest in overhead athlete injuries and prevention in addition to anterior cruciate ligament injuries, which he has had personally. In his spare time, Joe enjoys spending time with his family and sports. Joe welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans.