The Largest, Most Comprehensive Orthopaedic Practice in the Region | Serving the Hampton Roads Community for over 100 Years
About Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS)
Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS) is a physician-owned practice with twenty-two Board-Certified Orthopaedic Surgeons and two Physiatrists. Founded in Norfolk, Virginia in 1919 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA, AOS is the largest, most comprehensive orthopedic practice in our region.
Atlantic Orthopaedics covers eight specialties – General Orthopedics, Foot and Ankle, Spine and Scoliosis, Total Joint Replacement, Center for Orthopaedic Oncology, Center for Hand to Shoulder Surgery, Center for Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, and Center for Physical Medicine and Pain Management. With four clinical offices and physical therapy locations throughout Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake, Virginia, AOS has a long-standing reputation of excellence. Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists was awarded BEST ORTHOPAEDIC GROUP 2023 and BEST PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE 2023 by Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Reader’s Choice Awards.

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AOS Unveils Exciting Change: ORTHONOW Becomes AOSNOW
At Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists, we are excited to introduce our refreshed and rebranded orthopaedic walk-in clinic, now proudly named AOSNOW. While our name [...]
Coastal Virginia Magazine Names “Top Docs” 2023
We’re excited to announce seven Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialist (AOS) surgeons have been voted as Coastal Virginia Magazine's (COVA) "Top Docs" 2023. How are the [...]
Serving Up Safety: Common Pickleball Injuries and Preventing Them
Pickleball has experienced a surge in popularity over the past few years, attracting players of all ages and fitness levels. This fast-paced sport combines elements [...]
Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists Named 2023 Best Orthopaedic Group and Best Physical Therapy Practice
We are thrilled to announce that Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists (AOS) has once again secured its position as a leader in the field of orthopaedics and [...]
Meet Dr. Nima Rezaie: Our Newest Sports Medicine Specialist
We're excited to welcome the newest member of our team, Dr. Nima Rezaie, a highly skilled physician and surgeon specializing in Sports Medicine and [...]
Welcome Dr. Ryan Ponton: A Hampton Roads Native with a Passion for Healing Hands & Upper Extremities
Atlantic Orthopaedic Specialists is thrilled to announce the newest addition to our team of esteemed physicians, Dr. Ryan Ponton, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon [...]