Convenient Bill Payment Options at The Orthopaedic Group, P.C.
You can now take care of all your billing needs through our new text-to-pay services.
Introducing The Orthopaedic Group’s Newest Clinic – Offering Exceptional Orthopaedic Care in Gulf Shores!
Schedule your appointment online with our providers today!
Dr. Timothy Frerichs Finds Calling in Orthopaedics and Coastal Living
Dr. Frerichs is passionate about patient care, spending time with his family, and living along the Gulf Coast.
Online Scheduling Gives Patients Instant Access to Appointments
Online scheduling allows patients to find an appointment with our providers that works best for them – instantly!
More Options for MRI – Now Available in Fairhope
MRI scanning now available at our Fairhope and Airport Boulevard locations!
Online Appointment Scheduling Now Available!
Instantly schedule your appointments with our specialists!
Welcome Dr. Klavas, Foot and Ankle Specialist!
Dr. Klavas is a board-eligible, fellowship-trained surgeon specializing in both operative and non-operative treatment of conditions affecting the foot and ankle.
Sports Injuries, Jones Fractures, and Alabama Football: Dr. McKean Covers It All On Sports Talk
Foot and ankle specialist Dr. Matt McKean recently joined sports radio host Randy Kennedy on 99.5 to discuss ankle injuries, treatments, and recovery times of athletes – in particular, the recent injury to University of Alabama player JoJo Earle.
Community Partner: Dr. McKean Sponsors McGill-Toolen Tip-Off Tournament
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C., and Dr. R. Matthew McKean, are excited to sponsor the 2021-2022 McGill-Toolen Men’s Basketball Tip-Off Tournament. We wish all the players good luck! Visit McGill-Toolen Athletics to learn more about the tournament and athletics program. Dr. Matthew McKean is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the management of orthopaedic-related conditions affecting […]
Community Partner: Doctors support Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C., and Drs. McGinley, Cope, McGowin, Barbour, Howard, Engerson, Kidder, and McKean are excited to sponsor the Little Sisters of the Poor Lawn Party. Little Sisters of the Poor is a non-profit organization that serves the elderly poor across 30 countries. Learn more about the Mobile organization on their website. Dr. McGinley […]
Community Partner: Dr. McKean and Dr. Kidder Sponsor St. Ignatius Impala Gala
The Orthopaedic Group, P.C., and Dr. Matthew McKean and Dr. Jacob F. Kidder are excited to sponsor the annual St. Ignatius Impala Gala. We wish them a successful fundraising event! Visit St. Ignatius Catholic School to learn more about the school and mission. Dr. Matthew McKean is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the management […]
Ankle reconstruction returns quality of life for avid outdoorsman
A compound ankle fracture and multiple surgeries left James Riis in pain and on crutches for two years. He didn’t know if he’d ever do what he loved again–until he saw Dr. Matt McKean.
Foot and ankle symptoms you shouldn’t ignore
A consultation with a foot doctor is the best way to differentiate between a severe foot condition and minor foot injury. If you are experiencing the following symptoms, it’s time to see a specialist.
Patient Success Story: Total Ankle Replacement
Arthritis can be debilitating to many of our patients, especially in the ankle joint. New technology is improving the success rate of total ankle replacement. Dr. McKean shares the story of his patient’s successful journey from painful, post-traumatic arthritis to her return to an active lifestyle. In July 2014, Mrs. Delouise Johnson was picking figs in her backyard, […]
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle: Foot Health Awareness Month
As we celebrate Foot Health Awareness in the month of April, we want to highlight various types of arthritis of the foot and ankle that can make it difficult to walk and perform activities you enjoy. Arthritis is inflammation of one or more of your joints. It can cause pain and stiffness in any joint […]
5 Tips to Improve Your Overall Foot Health
Healthy feet are important to feel good and stay active. If you neglect your feet, that can lead to unnecessary pain and other foot problems. As we celebrate Foot Health Awareness in the month of April, here are some helpful tips to improve your overall foot health. Fortunately, it’s easy to keep your feet healthy. Use these […]
Welcome Drs. Frerichs and Spain to our Foley location!
As Foley grows, so do we! The Orthopaedic Group, P.C. welcomes Dr. Frerichs and Dr. Spain to our Foley location. Dr. Frerichs graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences and received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Dr. Frerichs completed his Orthopaedic […]