Specialty Orthopedic Group welcomes new surgeon, discusses expansion and relocation

TUPELO– Specialty Orthopedic Group (SOG) is pleased to welcome Dr. Chad Altmyer to the practice. The organization is also delighted to announce the opening of SOG Urgent Care Clinic, expansion of their Tupelo facility, and relocation of their New Albany clinic.

Chad Altmyer, MD

Dr. Altmyer, board certified as both a sports medicine specialist and a foot and ankle specialist, received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in Jackson. He completed his general surgery internship at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, followed by his residency and fellowship with Campbell Clinic in Memphis.

A Laurel, MS native, Dr. Altmyer brings twenty years of experience to the practice, having previously served the Columbus and Starkville communities, as well as Mississippi State University athletics as team physician.

“I am excited to be joining Specialty Orthopedic Group,” Altmyer shared. “It provides the opportunity to continue to treat patients and further orthopedics care at the highest level.”

“We couldn't be more excited to welcome Dr. Altmyer to our practice,” said Dr. Matt Miller, total joint specialist with Specialty Orthopedic Group. “He has a great reputation throughout the state and brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to our practice.”

Dr. Altmyer will practice in Starkville and operate in Tupelo. He adds, “I enjoy taking care of patients and really take pride in trying to achieve healthy, non-operative treatment plans at the initial diagnosis.”

Dr. Altmyer is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Medical Association, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, American Orthopaedic Association, and Mississippi Orthopaedic Society. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have three children – Steele, Luke, and Whit. In his free time, Dr. Altmyer enjoys hunting, fishing, working outdoors on his land, and coaching and playing basketball.

SOG Urgent Care Clinic

While SOG clinic locations have always accepted walk-in patients, SOG Urgent Care Clinic is the first stand-alone orthopedic urgent care clinic for the group.

“As our practice has contin