The Atlanta Spine Institute

Adult spinal disorders + Treatment for herniated discs, degenerative disc disease / tumors + Minimal invasive spine surgery + Reconstructive surgery + Intra Discal Electro Thermal Therapy - IDET + BAK Cace, LT Cage, Carbon Fiber Cage surgery - anterior and posterior treatment + Disc Arthroplasty or total disc replacement

The Spine Institute has two premier facilities providing quality spine care. We center our practice on the utmost respect of the patient and the patient's best interest by offering invasive and non-invasive procedures targeted toward positive spine health. Whether you, as the patient, are experiencing lower back and neck pain, suffering from a crooked spine (scoliosis), or have a work-related injury or sports injury, the Spine Institute offers some of the most advanced treatments. The Spine Institute specializes in the use of cutting-edge, minimally invasive techniques and methods to perform adult reconstructive procedures for the correction of cervical and lumbar spinal disorders. Minimally invasive techniques permit smaller incisions and less trauma to the surrounding tissue, often allowing recovery periods to be shorter and less painful.

Plas T. James, MD
Board Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certified, American Board of Spine Surgery

Dr. James is a team physician for the Falcons and the Thrashers, focusing on the teams' back and spine health. He also served as the team physician for the 2000 USA Indoor Track & Field Championships, Georgia Games Amateur Boxing, the USA Boxing Association, and the Holyfield-Frazier boxing event.

The Atlanta Spine Institute

3200 Downwood Circle, suite 500, Atlanta, 30327....404.352.4500, FAX: 404.350.0722

5667 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, suite 220, Atlanta, Georgia, 30342....404.252.2422, FAX: 404.252.6223

The Spine Institute is proud to be one of the few select facilities in the US and internationally with the in-house knowledge and skill to offer this next evolutionary step in spine surgery. Disc Arthroplasty or total disc replacement involves removing the degenerative disc and inserting an artificial one made of a cobalt-chromium alloy and polyethylene (metal and hard plastic) between the two vertebral bones. The artificial disc technology may allow patients to maintain the motion of the affected disc space. CHARITE Artificial Disc for Total Disc Replacement. The CHARITE™ Artificial Disc is a device that treats severe low back pain by replacing a damaged or worn out spinal disc with an artificial one.

Professional Distinctions: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts - Combined Neurosurgical and Orthopaedic Spine Fellowship Program. Orthopaedic faculty, Baylor College of Medicine Spine Fellowship Teaching Program. Guest lecturer at Harvard Medical School on "Lumbar Spine Trauma" and presenter on "Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy"

Hospital Affiliation: Saint Joseph's Hospital, Medical Center, Southern Regional Hospital

Insurance Plans: The Spine Institute accepts any patient covered by regular, indemnity insurance or any health plan with out-of-network benefits (PPO plans). Workers' compensation patients are also welcome.

The Brain & Spine Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center

		Stechison, Michael T., MD, PhD, FRCS(Canada), FACS Board Certified Diplomate, American Board of Neurological Surgery Board Certified Fellow, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons, Canada ...Physician Website

Dr. Stechison provides the full spectrum of adult neurosurgical services for disorders of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves. Dr. Stechison has extensive experience in the surgery of brain tumors, and cranial nerve disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm, having previously served as the Neurosurgical Director of the Center for Cranial Base Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

In addition Dr. Stechison treats back and neck pain, Peripheral Nerve Entrapment-Carpal Tunnel and Ulnar Nerve, as well as providing both minimally invasive and complex spine surgery services, surgical management of pain including spinal stimulators, and pumps. Injection procedures for PAIN including Botox and Lumbar Epidurals. Greater Atlanta Neurosurgical offers minimally invasive and complex spine surgery for degenerative disease, trauma, tumor, and infection. Vertebroplasty is one new procedure spine specialists may use to treat osteoporosis vertebral fractures. Vertebroplasty not only works to help stabilize spinal fractures but also helps to alleviate pain and improve the patient’s quality of life.

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550 Peachtree Street, NE, suite 1577, Atlanta, Georgia, 30308,....404.522.3330, FAX: 404.522.3332 On parle Francais

575 Professional Drive, suite 350, Lawrenceville, 30045,....678.312.2700, FAX: 678.312.2730

The Brain & Spine Institute at Gwinnett Medical Center

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Hospital Affiliation: Gwinnett Medical Center, Emory Crawford Long Hospital

Insurance Plans: Most major insurance accepted, please ask when you call the office.

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Resurgens Spine Center specializes in the treatment of back and neck disorders. Our spine care professionals focus on providing comprehensive non-surgical and surgical treatment for all types of back and neck pain. Using clinical protocols and utilizing the latest technology, we strive to provide the right treatment at the right time for each patient. Our goal is to empower the patient with the tools that will assist them in returning to their highest level of function.

550 Peachtree Street, 19th Floor, Atlanta, 30308,....404.215.2000, FAX: 404.215.2001
1285 Hembree Road, suite 200-A, Roswell, 30076, ...770.475.2710, FAX: 770.475.0078
2550 Windy Hill Road, suite 317, Marietta, 30067, ...770.933.1900, FAX: 770.933.0460
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Non Surgical Spine Physicians Tamara Chachashvili, M.D. Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Fellowship Trained Interventionalist Spine Physician Krystal W. Chambers, M.D. Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Fellowship Trained Interventionalist Spine Physician L. Anita Cone-Sullivan, M.D. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Non-operative Spine Care and Spinal Injections Electrodiagnostics Eli A. Finkelstein, M.D. Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Michele T. Perez, M.D. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Non-Operative Spine Care Reuben Sloan, M.D. Board Certified Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Non-operative Spine Care Interventional Spine Injections Electrodiagnostic Medicine	Spine Surgeons Herschel I. Beker, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon Tapan K. Daftari, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon Thomas L. Dopson, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Stephen B. James, D.O. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Fellowship Trained Spine Surgeon Keith D. Osborn, M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Antenor Velazco M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Robert T. Greenfield M.D. Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Hospital Affiliation: WellStar Douglas Hospital, WellStar Kennestone Hospital, WellStar Cobb Hospital, WellStar Windy Hill Hospital, Northside Hospital, Emory Adventist Hospital at Smyrna, Crawford Long Hospital,
Insurance Plans: Most Insurance Plans Accepted, please ask us when you call. If a patient's insurance company requires a referral from his or her primary care physician to see one of our specialists, it is the patient's responsibility to provide our clinic with all required referral documentation. Please note that patients must have this referral information with them on their initial appointment to be seen.

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New Walk In Patients Welcomed All Ages

Swift, Jonathan S., MD, BOARD CERTIFIED in Orthopaedic Surgery

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"Medicine is a channel of God's healing grace".....Dr. Swift

Although Dr. Swift is Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and is one of only nine members of the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine practicing in the greater Atlanta area, he now specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the muscles, bones, and joints by non-surgical methods.

320 Hospital Road, Canton, 30114,....770.479.5535, 1.800.248.5535, FAX: 770.479.8821

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Hospital Affiliation: Northside Hospital-Cherokee

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Ehirim, Princewill, MD
Board Certified, Cranial and Spinal Neurosurgery, American Board of Neurological Surgeons

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Dr. Ehirim is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as well as the joint section on Trauma and Neuro critical care created by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of the neurological Surgeons. He has published scholarly articles and given presentations at national meetings. His sub-specialty interests include Brain tumor surgery, Spine surgery and General Neurosurgery. He holds staff appointments at Emory Johns Creek Hospital and at Gwinnett Medical Center.

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500 Medical Center Boulevard, suite 200, Lawrenceville, 30045,678.916.7053, FAX: 678.826.0867

Center for Advanced Neurological Surgery .....Physician Website Se habla Español

Hospital Affiliation: Gwinnett Medical Center, Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Insurance Plans: Most major insurance accepted, please ask when you call the office.

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Atlanta Orthopaedic Specialists, P.C.

McLeod III, Hugh C., MD
Fellowship Trained in Joint Reconstruction
Board Certified Fellow, American Academy Orthopaedics Surgeons
Arthritis Foundation: Board of Directors
Medical Director for Disney's touring "Lion King"
Team Physician for Walton High School since 1982 and Pope High School

1163 Johnson Ferry Road, suite 200, Marietta, Georgia, 30068,....770.977.7777 Physician Website----

At Orthopaedic Specialists, we pride ourselves in providing patient-centered care. Whether you need to get back to work after a work-related injury, or you are an athlete anxious to get back on the playing field, we will provide you with the best solution for your condition and get you safely back on your feet. We work hard to establish an understanding and compassionate doctor-patient relationship that ensures appropriate, conservative care based on state-of-the-art techniques. Treatment options may range from simple exercises, to rehabilitation, medication or surgery. Our staff is here to support you and provide the best orthopaedic care available.

Hospital Affiliation: Northside Hospital, Saint Joseph's Hospital minimal invasive clinics orthopedist
Insurance Plans: Most Insurance Plans Accepted, please ask us when you call.

Founded in 1952, POC has been serving the orthopaedic needs of the Atlanta community for more than 54 years. The practice includes 28 highly-skilled specialists, all Board Certified or Board eligible. POC has six convenient locations to serve our patient's needs as well as 2 physical rehabilitation locations, a state of the art surgical center and an MRI facility.When taken together, POC can provide for the full range of the patient's orthopaedic needs, improving outcomes and providing service in a convenient, personalized fashion.

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Peachtree Orthopaedic Physicians
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Michael P. Bernot, MD	James L. Beskin, MD
Wing K. Chang, MD	Xavier A. Duralde, MD
Carl D. Fackler, MD	Letha Y. Griffin, MD
Anuj Gupta, MD	John D. Henry, Jr., MD
E. Ladd Jones III, MD	Lee A. Kelley, MD
Ashkan Lahiji, MD	Donald F. Langenbeck, Jr., MD
Edward C. Loughlin, Jr., MD	Stephen M. McCollam, MD
Allen P. McDonald, MD	Allen McDonald III, MD
Douglas H. Murray, MD	H. Herndon Murray, MD
Eric R. Oser, MD	R. Howard Pike, MD
Shevin D. Pollydore, MD	Ashok S. Reddy, MD
R. Marvin Royster, MD	David A. Schiff, MD
D. Hal Silcox, III, MD	Stephen W. Smith, MD
Obi Ugwonali, MD	M. Jonathan York, MD
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2001 Peachtree Road, NE, suite 705, Atlanta, 30309,....404.355.0743, FAX: 404.355.2136

2045 Peachtree Road, suite 700, Atlanta, 30309,....404.350.3540, FAX: 404.603.9887

5505 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, suite 600, Atlanta, 30342,....404.355.0743, FAX: 404.943.0641

3400-C Old Milton Parkway, suite 345, Alpharetta, 30005,....404.355.0743, FAX: 404.355.2136

5955 State Bridge Road, Duluth, 30097,....404.355.0743, FAX: 770.813.8944

1901 Phoenix Boulevard, suite 200, College Park, 30349,....404.355.0743, FAX: 770.991.6477

....Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic Website

Ambulatory Surgery Center: 77 Colier Road, suite 2000, Atlanta, 30309,....404.355.0743, FAX: 404.367.8259

Hospital Affiliation: Northside Hospital | Saint Joseph's Hospital of .
Insurance Plans: Medicare | Medicaid | Worker's Compensation and most major insurance plans accepted, please ask our staff when calling for your specific insurance requirements.

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Brain and Spine Specialists

Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery - Surgery for Herniated Discs
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - Endoscopic & Microsurgical Procedures
	Moore, Daniel W., MD, FACS	Chitale, Vidyadhar S., MD, FACS
Physicians are Board Certified, American Board of Neurological Surgery
Quentin Jenkins, PA,...Physician Assistant
211 Chicopee Drive, Marietta, Georgia, 30308,....770.424.2025, FAX: 770.425.1789
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Hospital Affiliation: Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, Cobb General, Northside Cherokee, Cartersville Hospital Insurance Plans: Aetna/USHC \| BlueChoice \| Cigna Healthcare \| Champus/Tricare \| MEDICARE \| PHCS \| United HealthCare \| Southcare \| Most insurance plans accepted, please ask when calling our office. laser minimal invasive artificial disc replacement

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