Optim Health System: Orthopedics, Interventional Pain Management

Dr. Hanson is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon providing comprehensive care in general orthopedics. After graduating Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia, he received his medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Hanson completed his internship and residency at the Atlanta Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery. He treats a wide variety of conditions and injuries relating to and affecting the following areas: knee; foot and ankle; lower leg; hip and thigh; hand and elbow; and shoulder.

Phillip Boatright, Jr. is a physician assistant to Patrick G. Hanson, MD specializing in general orthopedics. He is board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and holds clinic in Dublin and Sandersville. Boatright was raised in Wrightsville, Ga. and attended Brentwood School in Sandersville. As a firefighter and first responder in Wrightsville and Johnson County, he recognized the need for quality healthcare in rural Georgia and wanted to help fill that need and service his community. Additionally, he was inspired by his hometown doctor and her dedication to their small community.

James D Peters DO, graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in microbiology. His Doctor of Osteopathy degree was earned at the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, MO. Dr. Peters completed his internship and orthopaedic residency at Fitzsimons Army Medical Center in Aurora, CO. Upon completion of his education and training, Dr. Peters served on active duty with the US Army as an orthopaedic surgeon. He completed overseas tours in both Korea and in Iraq during his military career and he finished his military service at Ft. Benning, GA. Having satisfied his military obligations, Dr. Peters moved to and has practiced orthopaedic surgery in Dublin, GA since July of 1993. A board certified orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Peters is a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His clinical interests include general orthopaedics, hand and wrist surgery, hip fractures, as well as other traumatic fractures of both the upper and lower extremities.