Don Aaron, MD
Sports Medicine: Knee, Shoulder, Total Joint
Madonna Henry, Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Scott Sanders, Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Medical School
Mercer University School of Medicine (Macon, GA)
Residency
Campbell Clinic (Memphis, TN)
Fellowship
American Sports Medicine Institute with Dr. James Andrews (Birmingham, AL)
Board Certification
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Madonna Henry
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Scott Sanders
Physician Assistant (PA-C)
It is with great sadness to announce the untimely passing of our beloved colleague and friend, Scott Sanders on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Scott’s unexpected death was a shock that leaves our hearts heavy in mourning and with deepest empathy to his loved ones.
Scott was an incredible husband, father, friend, and an exceptional physician assistant that was dedicated to excelling in each. One of his greatest joys in this work was to see the patients come out of his doors better than they came in. He took great care to get to know his patients and their stories. The countless patients under Scott’s care throughout the years exclaim how his pleasant and professional demeanor gave them comfort and relief. While our practice and the Statesboro community are without such an incredible colleague, our hearts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. He will be sorely missed by all that knew him.
Sports Medicine: Knee, Shoulder, Total Joint
Don Aaron, MD
His journey toward orthopedics began with medical school at Mercer University School of Medicine where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.
He then completed a five-year orthopedic residency program at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, TN, where he would go on to serv as chief resident. Following his residency, Dr. Aaron went on to train with renowned sports medicine specialist Dr. James Andrews at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, AL.
In keeping with Optim Orthopedics’ commitment to the community, Dr. Aaron serves as a team physician for nine high schools throughout southeast Georgia.
“Hands down the most rewarding part of participating in care for student athletes is seeing them recover from an injury and return to a sport they love,” he said. “There are few things more gratifying than that.”
In January 2019, he received the Warren Morris Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award from the Georgia Athletic Trainers’ Association (GATA). He was nominated and recommended by several athletic training professionals from both Georgia Southern and Optim Healthcare. Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association selected Dr. Aaron as the 2021 winner of the Jack C. Hughston, M.D., Sports Medicine Person of the Year Award.
According to the nomination: “Known for his accessibility and willingness to help, Dr. Aaron is an excellent advocate for athletic trainers. His approach to athlete care allows ATs to reach the full potential of their practice while providing guidance and direction. Dr. Aaron – truly caring for each patient while mentoring young athletic trainers at the same time – has earned the respect and admiration of all those who benefit from his support and care in southeast Georgia. He is the embodiment of all that the Warren Morris Sports Medicine Person of Year Award should represent.”
Prep Sports Team Physician
- Portal High School
- Screven County High School
- Southeast Bulloch High School
- Bryan County High School
- Jenkins County High School
- Metter High School
- Statesboro High School
- Swainsboro High School
- Tattnall County High School
Shoulder Conditions
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Bursitis of the Shoulder (Subacromial Bursitis)
- Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder
- Fracture of the Shoulder Socket (Glenoid Fracture)
- Fractures of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Muscle Imbalance in the Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
- Proximal Humerus Fracture (Broken Shoulder)
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Arthroscopic Capsular
- PlicationBankart Repair
- Arthroscopic capsular Release
- Diagnostic Arthroscopy (Shoulder)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Distal Clavicle Excision
- Rotator Cuff Repair (Arthroscopic)
- SLAP Repair
- Subacromial Decompression
- Subacromial Injection
- Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior TearSuprascapular Neuropathy
- Distal Clavicular Osteolysis
Knee Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
- Bursitis of the Knee (Pes Anserlne Bursitis)
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
- Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
- Meniscus Tear
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease
- Osteoarthritis of the Knee
- Patellar Fracture
- Patellar Tendinitis
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
- Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
- ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
- ACL Reconstructron (Patellar Tendon Graft)
- ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring
- ArthroscopyLateral Release and Medial ImbricationLoose Body Removal (Knee)
- Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic Technique)
- Mlcrofracture Drilling Procedure for Isolated Chondral Defect
- Partial Meniscectomy
Elbow Conditions
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Bursitis
- Growth Plate Injuries of the Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
- Medial Apophysltls (little Leaguer’s Elbow)
- Medial Eplcondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
- Throwing Injuries of the Elbow
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury
Elbow Procedures
- Aspiration of the Olecranon Bursa
- Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow
- Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery)
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow