C. Andrew Bays II, MD

About Dr. Bays

Dr. Bays provides comprehensive non-surgical care of orthopedic concerns, including sports injuries, common aches, and pains, and musculoskeletal injuries. His scope includes head-to-toe, non-surgical orthopedics and incorporates cutting-edge treatments such as ultrasound-guided injections, and customized rehabilitative treatment protocols, all while providing a well-rounded, patient centered approach. His areas of focus include strength and endurance training, management of degenerative joint disease, and spine conditions such as "sciatica" and degenerative disc disease. Dr. Bays emphasizes the importance of building rapport with his patients and developing an understanding of their goals and priorities in life. He feels this is important in tailoring an appropriate treatment plan for each and every patient. While originally from Illinois, Dr. Bays completed his residency and fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. He and his wife, Maddie, live in Edmond with their three boys.
 

SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO:

• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Prolotherapy
• Injury Prevention
  Strength and conditioning training, biomechanics, etc.
• Acute Occupational or Athletic Injuries
  Sprains, strains, lacerations, fractures, etc.
• Chronic Injuries/Pain
  Arthritis, degenerative disc disease, overuse injuries, etc.
• Low Back Pain
• Musculoskeletal Injections via Ultrasound Guidance
  Muscles, tendons, joints, etc.
• X-ray and Advanced Imaging (MRI) Interpretation
• Concussion Management
• Sports Physicals
• Exercise Prescription
• Nutrition and Supplement Recommendations for Performance Optimization
• Routine Primary Care Conditions
  Asthma, diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure (hypertension), etc.

ADVANCED TRAINING IN:

• Diagnostic Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (MSK-US)
• Procedural Ultrasound Work:
  Joint and soft tissue injections, joint aspirations, etc.
• Nerve Treatments:
  Cryoneurolysis, hydrodissection, etc.
• Orthotics, Casting, and Splinting
• Exertional Compartment Syndrome Testing
• EKG Interpretation in Athletes
• Psychology of Injury and Return to Sport/Activity
• Spine Treatments:
  Fluoroscopic lumbar spine injections (facets and epidurals)

Education