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Specialty Orthopaedics Recognized in Best of Dawsonville 2026

Specialty Orthopaedics is proud to celebrate its recognition in the Best of Dawsonville 2026 awards, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality orthopedic care to patients throughout Dawsonville and North Georgia.

As a trusted orthopedic practice serving Dawson County and surrounding communities, Specialty Orthopaedics is dedicated to helping patients recover from injuries, manage painful conditions, and return to the activities they enjoy.

Proud to Serve the Dawsonville Community

At Specialty Orthopaedics, our physicians and staff understand the importance of accessible, personalized orthopedic care close to home.

Our Dawsonville office serves patients from Dawsonville, Dahlonega, Cumming, Gainesville, Jasper, and communities throughout North Georgia.

Whether patients are experiencing a recent fracture, persistent joint pain, a sports injury, or a condition requiring surgery, our goal is to provide timely evaluations, clear treatment recommendations, and individualized care.

We are grateful to the Dawsonville community for its continued trust and support.

Specialized Hand and Upper Extremity Care in Dawsonville, GA

One of the specialized services available at Specialty Orthopaedics is comprehensive hand, wrist, and upper extremity care provided by Dr. Thomas Neustein, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand and upper extremity surgery.

Dr. Neustein treats a wide range of conditions affecting the fingers, hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow, including:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome and cubital tunnel syndrome
• Wrist fractures and other upper extremity fractures
• Thumb arthritis and hand arthritis
• Trigger finger and tendon disorders
• Hand and wrist injuries
• Nerve compression and peripheral nerve injuries
• Sports-related upper extremity injuries
• Work-related hand and wrist injuries

Treatment options range from nonsurgical management, including splinting, injections, and therapy, to advanced surgical procedures when appropriate.

Convenient Orthopedic Care Close to Home

Patients throughout North Georgia deserve access to experienced orthopedic specialists without unnecessary travel or delays.

Our Dawsonville location provides orthopedic evaluations, follow-up care, and treatment planning for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.

For patients with acute hand and wrist injuries, our team also works to facilitate prompt appointments and appropriate treatment.

Being recognized in Best of Dawsonville 2026 is an opportunity to thank the patients, families, referring physicians, and community members who continue to place their trust in Specialty Orthopaedics.

We remain committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered orthopedic care and serving the growing needs of Dawsonville and North Georgia.

Thank You, Dawsonville!

Best of Dawson 2025!

I’m honored to share that Specialty Orthopaedics - Dawsonville has been voted Best Orthopedics in Dawson County for 2025! A huge thank you to our amazing patients and the Dawson County community for your trust and support.

Check out the results here: www.dawsonnews.com

Best Orthopedics & Spine Ambulatory Surgical Centers in Georgia

Specialty Orthopaedics Surgery Center has been named one of Georgia’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers by U.S. News & World Report! We’re proud to be among only six ASCs in the state recognized for excellence in orthopedic care.

U.S. News evaluated 4,357 ASCs across four specialties. Patients at the top-ranked spine and orthopedic ASCs had on average a 36% lower severity-weighted complication rate compared to all evaluated ASCs.

For more information please visit www.beckersspine.com

For the full list of more than 180 ASCs included Click here

🎉 EXCITING NEWS 🎉 I’m excited to share that Specialty Orthopaedics - Dawsonville has been nominated for Best Orthopedic Surgery Practice in Dawson County! If you have a moment, please vote for us through the link in our bio or by copying and pasting the link below: https://dawson.secondstreetapp.com/og/6c4f912d-33f1-453f-bcc3-3b4025d5e4eb/gallery/463549268 Voting is for the entire month of December and each person can vote once per day. Please consider voting every day in December! Once you vote, the site can set a reminder to get an email each day. Thank you so much for your time and support!

➡️ Check out this before and after of this active patient with a distal radius fracture. Dr. Neustein performed a distal radius ORIF. The patient is now 1 month post op and already doing fantastic. Swipe to the end to see her range of motion. *all information and photos were posted with written consent from the patient* - #specialtyorthopaedics #orthopedicare #Dawsonville #orthopedics #specialtyortho #Braselton #fracture #handsurgeon #distalradiusfracture #distalradiusrepair

🌟We love our patients!🌟 Thank you for your kind words! - #specialtyorthopaedics #orthopedicare #patientreviews #Dawsonville #orthopedics #specialtyortho #Braselton #handsurgeon

🌟 Celebrated 2 years with the Dawsonville team last weekend! We are so grateful for our team, patients and community. Thank you for your support for the past 2 years! 🌟

We love seeing our patients stay active and healthy through fun sports like pickleball. Remember to warm up, play safe, and enjoy the game! If you need us, we’re here to keep you moving. - #specialtyorthopaedics #orthopedicare #patientreviews #Dawsonville #orthopedics #specialtyortho #Braselton #handsurgeon

These kind words from our patients remind us why we do what we do. 🌟 Thank you for your trust! - @specialtyorthopaedics #specialtyorthopaedics #orthopedicare #patientreviews #Dawsonville #orthopedics #specialtyortho #Braselton #handsurgeon

TEAM THURSDAY!! 🌟 Meet our newest team member 🌟 Erin will be working along side Griffin in the clinic as Dr. Neustein’s Clinical Assistant. She will also be taking over Dr. Neustein’s marketing and social media. Erin started with Specialty Orthopaedics in January and joined our team in June. She graduated from the University of North Georgia with her Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. When not at work, Erin enjoys to spend time with her husband and their 1 year old son and taking vacations to Disney. 🌟 Welcome to the team, Erin! 🌟

Busy day in the OR fixing fractures🥼🦴 #skeletaldynamics