Welcome From Azalea’s President
Patrick Wupperman, M.D.
As President of Azalea Orthopedics, I would like to welcome you to our practice.
Azalea Orthopedics has been privileged to serve the residents of East Texas since 1993. In order to provide the exceptional orthopedic healthcare options that our communities deserve, we now have offices in Athens, Longview, Lufkin, Mount Pleasant, Palestine, and Nacogdoches, as well as two locations in Tyler. Our commitment has always been to provide each patient with the highest standard of individualized care based on their specific needs.
Azalea is composed of nationally recognized surgeons and award-winning physicians who sub-specialize to benefit our patients. Our team of physicians include specialists in spine (neck & back), shoulder, knee, foot and ankle, hip, hand, wrist, and elbow. We also have highly-trained Interventional Pain Management, Trauma, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatrists), and Sports Medicine doctors. Our group is dedicated to continually learning, embracing current scientific knowledge, and staying at the forefront of innovative, beneficial technologies and procedures.
East Texas is comprised of vibrant, active individuals. At Azalea Orthopedics, we want to keep people active and mobile for as long as possible. If you experience bone, joint, nerve issues, athletic, or an unexpected traumatic injury, our team can provide the answers. We believe in a conservative, non-surgical approach, when appropriate. If surgery is necessary, your surgeon will present every option, including minimally invasive options, along with thoroughly explaining any associated risks. Communication and education for our patients is key. We want you and your care provider to work as a team in order to formulate a winning strategy to produce optimal results.
We genuinely appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your family. Thank you for choosing Azalea Orthopedics.
Patrick Wupperman, M.D.
President, Azalea Orthopedics
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Office Locations & Phone Number
For your convenience, Azalea Orthopedics offers a number of locations throughout East Texas. To contact a particular orthopedic office, please call that location’s phone number.
Main Office: 903-939-7500 or 1800-248-0426
South Broadway: 903-561-2495
Mount Pleasant: 903-577-5661
Longview: 903-939-7500
UT Health Pittsburg: 903- 939-7500
UT Health Athens: 903-939-7500
Palestine: 903-939-7500
Jacksonville: 903-939-7536
Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital: 903-525-3300
Nacogdoches: 936-569-9443
If you should need emergency orthopedic care after normal office hours, weekends or holidays, please call our office number 903-939-7500.
Azalea Orthopedics Normal Office Hours
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients are seen by appointment except in the case of emergencies. To avoid scheduling problems we suggest that you call in advance as far as possible to make your appointment.
Azalea Orthopedics After Hours Orthopedic Clinic
Work, school, and parenting can make it challenging to make a mid-day doctor’s appointment. To help fit your busy schedule, we now offer extended clinic hours on Tuesdays from 4 pm-8 pm. Specializing in knees, shoulders, and sports injuries, Dr. Bartley sees athletes and non-athletes alike in his extended clinic. At this time, this extended clinic is exclusively for new patients. Please schedule the appointment during regular business hours and in advance 903-939-7500.
Extended Hours Clinic Address- 8101 South Broadway Ave.
Schedule Your Next Appointment with Azalea Orthopedics
At Azalea Orthopedics, we strive to provide our patients with the highest quality orthopedic care in East Texas. Our offices and clinics are equipped with the most experienced orthopedic doctors, orthopedic surgeons, physical rehabilitation, and interventional pain management specialists. We will work with you to find a treatment and solution for your pain and discomfort.
Accidents happen day or night; that is why we have an Azalea physician on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for Azalea patients. If you have a non-emergent problem, our physicians are on call to help you through your issue. Please call 903-939-7500, day, night or weekends, and our answering service will route you to one of our specialists who will help guide you through your issue.
If you find yourself in an emergency room, your primary care doctor’s office, or urgent care center, make sure you #DEMANDAZALEA for follow-up care or a second opinion. You have the freedom to choose your doctor; just ask for Azalea Orthopedics by name!
Azalea Orthopedics is in-network with most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Medicare and most workers’ compensation plans.
Office Hours
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients are seen by appointment except in the case of emergencies. To avoid scheduling problems we suggest that you call in advance as far as possible to make your appointment.
New Patients
Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Patients are seen by appointment except in the case of emergencies. To avoid scheduling problems we suggest that you call in advance as far as possible to make your appointment.
Accidents happen day or night; that is why we have an Azalea physician on call twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week for Azalea patients. If you have a non-emergent problem, our physicians are on call to help you through your issue. Please call 903-939-7500, day, night or weekends, and our answering service will route you to one of our specialists who will help guide you through your issue.
If you find yourself in an emergency room, your primary care doctor’s office, or urgent care center, make sure you #DEMANDAZALEA for follow-up care or a second opinion. You have the freedom to choose your doctor; just ask for Azalea Orthopedics by name!
Contact Your Azalea Physician
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Keith Fishbeck, DO
3816 N. University Dr., Nacogdoches, Texas 75965
Ruben De La Rosa, PA-C
3414 Golden Road, Tyler, TX 75701
Andrew Hester, M.D.
Joint Reconstruction Center, 3414 Golden Road, Tyler, TX
Jordan Cooke, PA-C
8101 South Broadway, Tyler, Texas 75703
Sara Hughes, FNP-C
3816 N. University Dr., Nacogdoches, Texas
Shawna Blackmon, PA-C
Steven Overturf, M.D.
Justin Bartley, M.D., FAAOS, FAANA
8101 South Broadway Dr.
David Bowen, M.D.
3414 Golden Road Tyler, TX 75701 (Spine Center)
Timothy Beck, M.D.
Scott A. Burlison M.D.
John Camp, M.D.
Carey Clark III, M.D.
Jon-Michael Cline, D.O.
3414 Golden Road Tyler, TX 75701


