Employed Physician

Optim Medical Center-Tattnall: Orthopedics

Medical School

Mercer University School of Medicine

Internship

Atlanta Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency

Atlanta Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (Part 1)

Professional Associations

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Resident/Fellow Member
Georgia Orthopaedic Society, Resident/Fellow Member
Atlanta Orthopaedic Society, Resident/Fellow Member

Elbow Conditions

• Biceps Tendonitis (at the Elbow)
• Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
• Elbow Bursitis
• Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow)
• Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow)
• Overuse Injuries of the Elbow

Elbow Procedures

• Cubital Tunnel Release at the Elbow
• PRP Therapy (Overview) (AcCELLerated Biologics)
• Ulnar Nerve Transposition at the Elbow

Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Conditions

• Achilles Tendon Injuries
• Adult Acquired Flatfoot
• Ankle Sprains
• Chronic Lateral Ankle Pain
• Fracture of the Heel Bone (Calcaneus)
• Fracture of the Talus
• Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)
• High Ankle Sprain (Syndesmosis Ligament Injury)
• Jones Fracture
• LisFranc (Midfoot) Fracture-Dislocation
• Muscle Strain of the Calf (Gastrocnemius / Soleus Strain)
• Navicular Stress Fracture
• Peroneal Tendonitis
• Peroneal Tendon Tears
• Pilon Fractures
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
• Stress Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
• Tibial Fractures

Foot, Ankle and Lower Leg Procedures

• Achilles Tendon Lengthening
• Ankle Fracture Surgery
• Ankle Fusion, Trans􀀁bular
• Arthroscopic Articular Cartilage Repair (Ankle)
• Arthroscopy of the Ankle
• Calcaneal Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
• Calcaneal Tongue-Type Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
• Cheilectomy
• Debridement of the Achilles Tendon
• Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
• First Metatarsal-phalangeal Joint (MTP) Arthrodesis
• Jones Fracture Fixation (Intramedullary Screw)
• Jones Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
• Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
• Subtalar Fusion
• Surgery for Achilles Tendon Rupture
• Talar Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
• Triple Arthrodesis

Hand / Conditions

• Basal Joint Osteoarthritis
• Boutonniere Deformity
• Boxer’s Fracture
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Colles Fractures
• De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
• Digital Mucous Cysts
• Distal Radius Fracture (Broken Wrist)
• Dupuytren’s Disease
• Finger Dislocation
• Finger Fracture
• Flexor Tendon Injuries
• Fractures of the Hand (Metacarpal Fractures)
• Ganglion Cysts of the Hand
• Mallet Finger
• Osteoarthritis of the Hand
• Paronychia
• Swan Neck Deformity
• Thumb Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury
• Trigger Digit
• Wrist Sprain

Hand Procedures

• De Quervain’s Release
• Digital Mucous Cyst Excision
• Distal Radius Fracture Repair with Volar Plate
• Finger Fracture Fixation
• Ganglion Cyst Removal
• Scaphoid Fracture Open Reduction and Internal Fixation (ORIF)
• Trigger Digit Release
• Wrist Arthroscopy
• Wrist Fusion (Total Wrist Arthrodesis)

Hip and Thigh Conditions

• Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Hip
• Bursitis of the Hip (Trochanteric Bursitis)
• Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
• Femur Fractures
• Hamstring Muscle Injuries
• Hip Dislocation
• Hip Fracture
• Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS)
• Loose Bodies in the Hip
• Muscle Strain Injuries of the Hip
• Muscle Strain Injuries of the Thigh
• Osteoarthritis of the Hip
• Pediatric Femoral Fractures
• Perthes Disease
• Sacroiliac Joint Pain
• Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
• Snapping Hip
• Sports Hernia
• Transient Osteoporosis of the Hip

Hip and Thigh Procedures

• Core Decompression for Avascular Necrosis of the Hip
• Femur Fracture Fixation with Dynamic Hip Screw
• Femur Fracture Fixation with Intramedullary Rod
• Hip Fracture Treatment with Surgical Screws
• Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Bipolar)
• Hip Hemiarthroplasty (Unipolar)
• Hip Joint Injection
• Internal Screw Fixation for Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)
• Revision Hip Surgery
• Sacroiliac Joint Fusion (iFuse Implant System®)
• Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach
• Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach (Accolade®)

Knee Conditions

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries in Women
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear (ACL Tear)
• Avascular Necrosis (Osteonecrosis) of the Knee
• Baker’s Cyst
• Bursitis of the Knee (Pes Anserine Bursitis)
• Fractures of the Tibial Spine
• Hamstring Muscle Injuries
• Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Injury
• Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Injury
• Meniscus Tear
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease
• Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee
• Patellar Fracture
• Patellar Tendinitis
• Patellar Tendon Tear
• Patellar Tracking Disorder
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries
• Prepatellar Bursitis (Kneecap Bursitis)
• Quadriceps Tendon Tear
• Septic Arthritis (of the Knee)
• Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)
• Supracondylar Femoral Fracture
• Tibial Fractures
• Tibial Plateau Fracture

Knee Procedures

• ACL Reconstruction (Arthrex® TightRope®)
• ACL Reconstruction (Patellar Tendon Graft Technique)
• ACL Reconstruction with Hamstring
• Arthrosurface® HemiCAP® Resurfacing
• High Tibial Osteotomy
• Loose Body Removal (Knee)
• Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic Technique)
• Microfracture Drilling Procedure for Isolated Chondral Defect
• Partial Knee Replacement (using OXFORD® implant)
• Partial Meniscectomy
• Patellofemoral Replacement
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
• Revision Knee Surgery
• Stem Cell Therapy
• Tibial Osteotomy with Open Wedge
• Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy
• Total Knee Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement (Computer-Assisted Robotic)
• Unicondylar Knee Resurfacing

Shoulder Conditions

• Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Arthritis
• Anatomy of the Shoulder
• Biceps Tendon Tear (at the Shoulder)
• Biceps Tendonitis
• Burners and Stingers
• Bursitis of the Shoulder (Subacromial Bursitis)
• Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder (Degenerative Calcification)
• Calcific Tendinitis of the Shoulder (Reactive Calcification)
• Clavicle Fracture (Broken Collarbone)
• Fracture of the Shoulder Socket (Glenoid Fracture)
• Fractures of the Greater Tuberosity
• Fractures of the Shoulder Blade (Scapula)
• Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
• Glenoid Labrum Tear
• Hill-Sachs Lesion
• Muscle Strain of the Upper Back (Trapezius Strain)
• Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
• Proximal Humerus Fracture (Broken Shoulder)
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Shoulder Dislocation
• Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
• Shoulder Instability
• Shoulder Separation
• SLAP Tear (Superior Labrum from Anterior to Posterior Tear)
• Weightlifter’s Shoulder (Distal Clavicular Osteolysis)

Shoulder Procedures

• Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Separation Repair
• Arthroscopic Capsular Release
• Bankart Repair
• Biceps Tenodesis
• Distal Clavicle Excision (Resection, Arthroscopic Technique)
• Glenohumeral Debridement
• Joint Injection (Therapeutic, Shoulder)
• Latarjet Procedure for Shoulder Instability
• Mini-Open Rotator Cuff Repair
• ORIF Surgery for Proximal Humerus Fracture
• Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement
• Rotator Cuff Repair (Arthroscopic)
• Rotator Cuff Repair (Mini-Open, Supraspinatus Tendon-to-Bone Insertion)
• SLAP Repair
• Subacromial Decompression
• Subacromial Injection
• Suprascapular Nerve Block (Fluoroscopically Guided)
• Total Shoulder Replacement