Our Mission
Founded by board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Drew Ratner—a former collegiate athlete and dedicated clinician—American Orthopedics is one of Greenville’s only independent orthopedic practices. It provides personalized, accessible, and efficient care in a market that has become increasingly dominated by inefficient and impersonal hospital systems.
Dr. Ratner has multiple areas of clinical expertise and uses the most advanced surgical techniques available. His background includes fellowship training in sports medicine, and years of experience and specialty training in anterior hip replacement, robotic knee replacement, and total shoulder replacement. He has had over a decade of experience with providing orthopedic trauma care at multiple hospitals throughout the country and is well versed in treating a variety of fracture types.
All ages, all injuries are welcome at American Orthopedics.
Dr. Ratner maximizes nonoperative treatment when possible. In the instance when surgical intervention is needed, he has expertise in a wide array of procedures, including sports medicine, joint arthroplasty, and fracture surgeries.
"We deliver a concierge-style experience supported by advanced orthopedic training and surgical techniques."
Dr. Drew Ratner
About Dr. Ratner
Dr. Drew Ratner, a Dallas native and former Division I soccer captain, attended Northwestern University on an athletic scholarship. He was a three-year starter, two-year captain, and helped lead the team to two NCAA Elite Eight appearances.
He went on to complete a prestigious sports medicine fellowship at the UC Health Steadman Hawkins Clinic in Denver, where he served as assistant team physician for the Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. There, Dr. Ratner gained advanced training in arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery.
Dr. Ratner has been in practice as an orthopedic surgeon for 6 years and specializes in complex sports medicine injuries, advanced arthroscopic shoulder and knee procedures, anterior hip replacements, shoulder replacements, and robotic-assisted knee replacements.
WELCOME TO American Orthopedics
Experience excellence
American Orthopedics was founded as an alternative to hospital-based orthopedic practices.
From consultation through recovery, patients receive consistent, personalized care from the same trusted provider. American Orthopedics also offers secure, mobile-friendly tools for scheduling and 24/7 messaging, making it easy to stay connected, manage appointments, and get timely answers.
Dr. Ratner and his team deliver continuity and excellence at every step—raising the bar for modern orthopedic care.
Elite 8 Div I Appearances
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Joint Replacement Surgeries
Total Surgeries
AMERICAN ORTHOPEDICS
A higher standard for modern orthopedic care.
Our Team
Dr. Drew Ratner, Surgeon
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