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About Us: About The Hughston Clinic

A Long History of Trust and Quality Patient Care

The Hughston Clinic has a unique tradition of helping the athlete prepare for competition, for being present on the sidelines of the Friday night game, and for sponsoring education seminars for coaches, parents, and the community. The Hughston Clinic has a firm history of original thinking in the field of sports medicine and orthopaedics and has been a major factor in shaping the course of orthopaedic sports medicine for the entire country.

The Hughston Clinic has been a part of Columbus for 60 years, but our physicians serve the communities of Albany, Cordele, LaGrange, Thomaston, Valdosta, and Vidalia Georgia. In Auburn and Dothan, Alabama we have state-of-art clinics and rehabilitation facilities, and the Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital is located in Phoenix City, Alabama. Our patient care extends throughout the southeast and patients often travel from around the country, as well as from other countries, to receive treatment by our skilled specialist at our clinics and hospital.

We make visits with physicians, physical therapists, and other health-care professionals easier for our patients who are recovering from injury or illness. Digital radiography takes only a matter of seconds and with this new technology we no longer contend with large, bulky x-rays or light boxes that threaten a patient’s privacy. This new technology provides high-definition viewing of x-rays and makes it possible for digitally sizing implants that were once determined by approximation. Our MRI unit provides high definition images almost instantly, and we offer a large, well-lighted room with windows to eliminate patient anxiety.

Our physical therapists work with injured athletes at all levels of competition, ranging from the professional hockey player to a young gymnast preparing for her first competition. As part of the rehabilitation process, we train the athlete using techniques and exercise programs that help reduce the risk of future injury.

Our indoor-heated therapeutic pool, cardiovascular exercise equipment, weight training area, and our outdoor track are all part of our system to improve the health and well being of our patients.