Consider booking if
- A sprain, strain or joint pain isn’t improving after a few days
- Pain is limiting your training or everyday activity
- Your child needs a sports physical before the season
- You’re starting a new activity and want to avoid injury
Medical services
Sports Medicine
Helping You Stay Active and Recover from Injuries
We believe staying active is a key part of staying healthy. Whether it’s playing sports, going to the gym, or just enjoying regular physical activity, we encourage movement to support your overall wellness.
But no matter what your experience level—whether you’re a longtime athlete or just getting started—injuries can happen. You might deal with sprains, joint pain, broken bones, or muscle strains. That’s where we come in.
Our skilled team provides personalized sports medicine to help you recover from injuries and get back to doing what you enjoy.
We offer sports-physicals for young athletes starting school sports.
Insurance Accepted
We're committed to making your care affordable and stress-free. Buford Care accepts a range of insurance plans, including:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Aetna
- UHC Advantage
- Cigna
- Humana
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Ambetter
- Oscar
Don't see your plan listed? Please call our office and our team will gladly verify your coverage.
Sports medicine at a glance
- For
- Athletes & active adultsAnd everyday aches from staying active.
- Sports physicals
- For school sportsSo students are ready to play safely.
- Specialist care
- Referral if neededTo orthopedic or sports medicine specialists.
- Where
- Buford & AlpharettaMonday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM.
Planning your visit
When to book a visit
Common reasons to see us, and a few simple ways to make the most of your appointment.
Before your visit
- Wear or bring clothing that makes the injured area easy to examine
- For a sports physical, bring any school forms that need to be completed
- Bring your medication list and any previous imaging or reports
- Note how and when the injury happened
In an emergencyA limb that looks deformed, a joint you can’t move or put weight on, numbness, or a head injury with confusion or vomiting needs emergency care. Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
No waiting weeks
Ready to talk about Sports Medicine?
Book online in about a minute, at Buford or Alpharetta. Most insurance accepted.
What to expect
How a typical visit runs, from check-in to your plan.
- 01
Your injury
Tell us how it happened, where it hurts and which movements make it worse.
- 02
Examination
We check range of motion, strength, stability and swelling.
- 03
Diagnosis
If imaging such as an X-ray is needed, we’ll order it and explain the next steps.
- 04
Recovery plan
Rest, activity changes, exercises and pain relief, with a safe return to activity — or a referral when specialist care is needed.
Meet our doctors
At Buford Care, our Medical Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Family Nurse Practitioners deliver exceptional care backed by years of clinical experience. Every consultation and treatment is guided by precision, safety, and a commitment to natural-looking results and patient satisfaction.
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Questions about appointments
Have questions about scheduling or what to expect? Here are answers to common inquiries to help you feel fully prepared.
Are sports medicine services just for athletes?
Not at all. You don’t have to play competitive sports to benefit from our care. We treat people with injuries from everyday activities, workouts, or even arthritis that causes joint pain.
When should I see a sports medicine provider?
It depends. If you’ve had a recent injury or accident, come in right away. But you can also visit us to prevent injuries before they happen, especially if you’re starting a new activity or pushing your limits.
Do you offer sports physicals?
Yes. We provide sports physicals for students taking part in school athletics, to make sure they’re healthy and ready to play safely.
Should I use ice or heat on an injury?
For a new injury, ice wrapped in a cloth for 15 to 20 minutes at a time over the first day or two can ease pain and swelling. Heat is better for stiffness from older injuries. If pain is severe or isn’t improving, book a visit.
When can I return to sports after an injury?
It depends on the injury. Your provider will give you a step-by-step plan, so you return when you’re ready — which lowers the risk of injuring it again.
Will I need to see an orthopedic specialist?
Many injuries can be managed in our office. If you need advanced orthopedic care, we can refer you to a specialist.
Which location should I choose?
Whichever is more convenient for you. Our Buford and Alpharetta offices follow the same standard of care, and our team is happy to help you choose when you call.
Two Georgia practicesCare close to you,
Care close to you,
in Buford and Alpharetta.
Same team, same standard, same records — book at whichever location suits you.
Buford, GA 30518
Providers
Alpharetta, GA 30022
Providers
Ready when you are
Booking takes about a minute.
Choose a time that works at either location, and our team confirms it with you.