Tygart Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
812 Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV, 26241
Tygart Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, founded in 1996 by Dr. Richard E. Topping and Dr. Lucas J. Pavlovich, is a community‑focused orthopedic practice located in Elkins, West Virginia, with satellite offices in Moorefield and St. George. The practice combines small‑town friendliness with subspecialty expertise, offering a full spectrum of orthopedic and sports‑medicine care for adults and athletes.
The team provides comprehensive diagnostic imaging, including digital X‑ray and musculoskeletal ultrasound, and utilizes state‑of‑the‑art planning tools for surgical procedures. Surgical services focus on joint replacement and reconstruction, while non‑surgical options such as PRP therapy, viscosupplementation, bracing, and sports‑medicine injury management help patients return to active lifestyles quickly.
Staffed by board‑certified orthopedic surgeons, physician assistants, and dedicated support personnel, the practice emphasizes personalized, hands‑on care, rapid postoperative recovery, and a patient‑first environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and functional outcomes.
