Vince Chukwukelu is a Sports Medicine provider in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Chukwukelu has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Baker Cyst.

Terry Dickerson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Dickerson has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Plantar Fasciitis.

Stanley Kalish is a Nurse Practitioner in Jonesboro, Georgia. Mr. Kalish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Synovitis. Mr. Kalish is currently accepting new patients.

Richard J. Bowles, MD, provides orthopedic care to patients in our McDonough and Stockbridge locations. His practice includes general orthopedics with a specialization in sports medicine. He has special interests in ACL reconstruction and complex knee surgery (including multiligamentous reconstruction and cartilage salvage/knee preservation) and advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.Dr. Bowles graduated with honors from the University of Louisville and continued his education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, after a career in engineering and business. After completing a general surgery internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital) in Boston, Dr. Bowles completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado in Denver. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a team physician for the US Ski & Snowboard Team. Dr. Bowles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Félix RodrÃguez-del RÃo, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio's practice includes comprehensive treatment options for foot and ankle conditions, including foot and ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, deformities of the foot, neuropathy, and charcot foot. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio also treats general orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries, fractures and dislocations, and workers' compensation injuries.Areas of interest include sports orthopedics, diabetic foot, pediatric general orthopedics, fracture care, and workers' compensation. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients.Dr. RodrÃguez-del RÃo has taken an active role in the community. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio served as Foot and Ankle Consultant for the Puerto Rico Volleyball Olympic Team. During his tenure as President of the Orthopaedic State Society, he organized public service clinics in Puerto Rico for the underserved communities and contributed to public service weekly radio programs to orient and assist underserved and aging communities. He continues to take an active role in the medical community, serving as a medical consultant for ACUMED International Corporation. Dr. Rio is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

My goal has always been to make my patients feel comfortable that they have come to the right place. They know immediately that I am going to do everything in my power to get them well, as quickly as possible, and in the most pain free manner possible. By listening, thoroughly explaining, and being gentle and compassionate, I have been able to develop relationships with my patients that make them very comfortable with my care. Dr. Alvarez is married to his beautiful wife Lori. They have two handsome sons, Grant and Alex. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and getting away to the beach for sport and fun. Dr. Alvarez provides service in Fayetteville, Newnan, Peachtree City. Mr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis.

Domenic Scalamogna, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. His practice encompasses a wide variety of orthopedic conditions to include general orthopedics, sports medicine, fracture care, and joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee and shoulder. Specific arthroplasty interests include custom total knee replacement as well as anterior total hip arthroplasty, also known as front hip replacement. Total hip replacement through the front of the joint preserves important hip muscles essential for ambulation while also eliminating post-operative restrictions resulting in a more expeditious post-operative recovery.Following completion of his general surgery internship at the National Naval Medical Center in 2002, Dr. Scalamogna completed a course in Aviation Medicine in Pensacola, FL and subsequently served as a Naval Flight Surgeon for Carrier Air Wing ONE. He participated in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom during a six-month deployment aboard the USS Enterprise (CNV-65). Following his tour as a Naval Flight Surgeon, Dr. Scalamogna entered his orthopedic residency in 2005 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. While at Bethesda, his unique training encompassed the evaluation and treatment of complex extremity war wound reconstruction. After 12 years of active duty service, he completed his final tour in the United States Navy as a staff orthopedic surgeon at the Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy.Actively serving the military population, Dr. Scalamogna volunteers for the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as caring for pilots and members of the aviation industry with orthopedic conditions. Dr. Scalamogna is fluent in Italian and welcomes Italian-speaking patients. Dr. Scalamogna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Orthopaedic Surgery / Knee and Shoulder Surgery Susan S. Jordan, M.D., is double-board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. She is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Jordan is fellowship trained in sports medicine. Her specialties include sports medicine and arthroscopy with a special interest in the treatment of knee and shoulder problems. Areas of Interest Sports Medicine Arthroscopic Surgery Knee Surgery Shoulder Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty certificate: Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Center for Sports Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007, Sports Medicine Fellowship Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency, Boston, MA, 2006, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2002, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School, Boston MA, 2001, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Duke University, Durham, NC, 1996, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Association American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Georgia Orthopaedic Society Medical Association of Georgia Community Involvement Dr. Jordan was a champion junior golfer at the national level while growing up in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University and went on to attend Harvard Medical School. She has cared for the Carnegie Mellon University football team and Robert Morris University hockey and served as Assistant Team Physician to the Pittsburg Penguins for three years including their Stanley Cup-winning year of 2009. She enjoys caring for athletes at all levels and ages. Languages (other than English that are utilized for patient care) Dr. Jordan is fluent in Spanish. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Henry Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Jordan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand and Upper Extremity Virginia M. Jones, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jones is fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. Her practice includes general orthopaedics and sports medicine with specialty training in surgery of the hand and upper extremities. Areas of Expertise Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Sports Medicine Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, 2013, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Residency: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2012, Orthopaedic Surgery Internship Internship: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2008, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 2007, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 2001, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Concentration in Medical Humanities Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand American College of Surgeons Association of Women Surgeons Society of Microsurgical Specialists Georgia Orthopaedic Society Community Involvement Dr. Jones is active in the community educating in the area of hand and upper extremities, including the dangers of carpal tunnel. She is an active contributor to the Piedmont Healthcare Living Better blog site (see Related Stories on this page). Publications Jones VM, Morse A, Andoga AM, Baratz ME. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics 23: 224-231. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Henry Hospital Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Jones is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Gregory Taylor is a Nurse Practitioner in Stockbridge, Georgia. Mr. Taylor is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Mr. Taylor is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Ghattas is an Orthopedics provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Ghattas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ghattas is currently accepting new patients.

Megan Crosmer is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Crosmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Crosmer is currently accepting new patients.

Vinay Matai is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Matai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Corns and Calluses, Athlete's Foot, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Dr. Matai is currently accepting new patients.

Jaclyn Schwartz is a Podiatric Medicine specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Bunions, Flat Feet, and Tendinitis. Dr. Schwartz is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Kelly is a Physiatrist in Morrow, Georgia. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Herniated Disk, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

William Ross is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Scoliosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Mudano is an Orthopedics provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Mudano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mudano is currently accepting new patients.

Nickolas Reimer is an Orthopedics provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Reimer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Reimer is currently accepting new patients.

Todd A. Schmidt, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Schmidt is fellowship trained in both shoulder surgery and sports medicine. His practice includes orthopaedic surgery with a special interest in sports medicine, shoulder, hip and knee disorders and arthritic joint reconstruction He is an innovator in the use of computer-assisted surgery in joint replacement and in the evaluation of hip disorders, and the use of arthroscopy to treat them. Prior to his founding role in OrthoAtlanta, Dr. Schmidt held leadership positions on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Hughston Clinic. He also has served as the Board Chair and Finance Chair at OrthoAtlanta.Dr. Schmidt is active in community athletic events, having served as a physician for the USA Olympic Sports Medicine Association and the Special Olympics. He also has served as the Medical Director for the LPGA, Chick-fil-A Charity Golf Championship and both the Peach Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in multiple years. Dr. Schmidt also served as an associate team physician for the Atlanta Falcons. In addition, he continues his relationship as team physician for Union Grove High School and Strong Rock Christian School. Dr. Schmidt is a past Chief of Medical Staff at Piedmont Henry Hospital. He is on the board of the Georgia Orthopedic Society, and is a past president. He is also on the Board of Counselors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and serves on the governing board of Piedmont Henry Hospital. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Crellin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy. He specializes in the treatment of complex sports- and work-related injuries of the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, ankle, hand, and foot, with particular expertise in cartilage restoration procedures and novel orthobiologic therapies. While highly skilled in surgery, Dr. Crellin emphasizes nonoperative management as a first-line approach whenever possible.His passion for orthopedics began in high school after sustaining a soccer injury and being inspired by the skill and compassion of his treating surgeon. Dr. Crellin earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine with honors from Marietta College, where he also obtained his Athletic Trainer's License. He completed medical school at Ohio University, residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and fellowship training in Sports Medicine/Advanced Arthroscopy at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Crellin has been in practice for more than 20 years in the greater Cincinnati area, where he built a large and respected practice known for both his surgical expertise and his strong patient-physician relationships. He is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, and has served as a national board examiner and question writer for orthopedic and sports subspecialty boards. Dr. Crellin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tendinitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.