A native of Dallas, Texas, Dr. Chao joined Peachtree Orthopedics in 2013. He specializes in disorders of the foot and ankle.Dr. Chao graduated magna cum laude from Rice University in Houston with a BA in Biochemistry and Cell Biology in 2003. While at Rice Univeristy, he played club lacrosse and was inducted into the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern, where he received the T-35 Institutional Research Grant and was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha. He stayed in Dallas to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern and Parkland Memorial Hospital, one of the busiest trauma hospitals in the nation. Dr. Chao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Osteotomy.

Dr. R. Marvin Royster joined Peachtree Orthopedics in 1992. He treats patients in the areas of sports medicine, total joint replacements, arthroscopy, and shoulder, knee and hip surgery. His special interests include sports medicine, total joint replacements, arthroscopy, shoulder, knee and hip surgery. He is board-certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.A native of Atlanta, Dr. Royster earned his B.S .from the University of Georgia, where he was valedictorian, in 1977. He was awarded his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia in 1980. He completed his orthopedic residency at Wilford Hall Air Force Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. He received extensive training in sports medicine by way of a fellowship at the Hughston Orthopaedic Clinic. After completing his fellowship, he returned to Wilford Hall where he served as the head of sports medicine in the department of orthopedic surgery and as a clinical professor of orthopedics. Dr. Royster served eleven years in the U.S. Air Force. He was a flight surgeon for the Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron (the famous Thunderbirds) and later served as staff orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Royster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Knee Replacement.

Dr. Clement Ayanbadejo earned his Medical degree from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria and completed his Family Medicine Residency training at State University of New York, Buffalo NY in 2010. He is Board certified in Family Medicine in the United States and in Canada. In the United States he has practiced in Alabama, Kansas, New York and Georgia.Dr. Ayanbadejo also provides COVID-19 testing, allergy testing and immigration physicals. Dr. Ayanbadejo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Intestinal Cancer, Vitamin D Deficiency, Intestinal Parasitosis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Deborah Kowalchuk is an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Kowalchuk has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

Sami Khan is an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Khan has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Baker Cyst.

Oluseun Olufade is a Sports Medicine provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Olufade has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Rupal Gupta is a Nurse Practitioner in Suwanee, Georgia. Ms. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Morton Neuroma, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Plantar Fasciitis. Ms. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

"After obtaining a bachelor's degree in Engineering Chemistry at SUNY at Stony Brook in NY, Dr. Thaker attended William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago. Following graduation, Dr. Thaker accepted a surgical residency position in Illinois. He returned to New York in 1986, joined a private practice, and began treating podiatric patients in midtown Manhattan. While in private practice, Dr. Thaker also served on the medical staff at numerous NYC hospitals. After 20 years of practicing in New York, Dr. Thaker and his family moved to the Atlanta area for the first time in 2006. While in Atlanta, he served on staff at Gwinnett Medical Center and obtained the highest level of surgical privileges available to a podiatric surgeon. After spending several more years practicing in NYC, Dr. Thaker decided to relocate to Georgia permanently in 2020. His daughter is a graduate of Georgia Tech and his son is currently attending medical school.""Being in practice for over 25 years as an ABFAS board certified podiatrist has led me to believe in an informed patient. As a patient, you should feel comfortable in asking questions about your condition and we will provide the environment to do so, we sincerely believe in providing compassionate podiatric care to help make your visit comfortable as well as informative. Your time is valuable, so we will make every effort to provide you with the full care necessary during your first visit to diagnose and relieve your condition. Please contact us for treatment of your podiatric medical conditions and we will exceed your expectations. We look forward to serving your podiatric medical needs in our office located at 4835 Johns Creek Pkwy, #200 Suwanee.""". Mr. Thaker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Tendinitis, Hammer Toe, and Ingrown Toenail.

'I have a passion for the complex anatomy of the foot and ankle and do everything in my power to keep my patients pain-free and on their feet. In addition to loving medicine, I love the relationships I build with my patients as we work together to overcome their foot and ankle problems. I have been blessed to obtain excellent training and a diverse tool belt with which to treat all problems of the foot and ankle. I will take the time to answer your questions and give you the best up-to-date conservative and surgical treatment options to help you get back on your feet.'-Dr. Adam Port. Mr. Port is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Hammer Toe.

Jeffrey Smith is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Congenital Contractures, Achard Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

James Yost is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Yost is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, H1N1 Influenza, Flu, and Sinusitis. Dr. Yost is currently accepting new patients.

"Richard B. Johnston, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Johnston is fellowship trained in sports medicine. His specialties are orthopaedic surgery, arthroscopic shoulder and knee surgery and sports medicine. Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine Shoulder Arthroscopy Knee Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: Oasis Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, San Diego, CA, 1995, Sports Medicine Fellowship Residency: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA, 1994, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Internship: Emory University Affiliated Hospitals, Atlanta, GA, 1990, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Vanderbilt University Medical School, Nashville, TN, 1989, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, 1985, Bachelor of Science Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Atlanta Orthopaedic Society Georgia Orthopaedic Society Hughston Society Medical Association of Georgia Appointments Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics, Emory University Community Involvement Dr. Johnston's training and expertise in sports medicine have kept him actively involved in many community and professional organizations. Dr. Johnston is a Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedics at Emory University Medical School. He has served as an associate team physician for the Atlanta Falcons, an assistant orthopaedic team physician for the San Diego Chargers football team, and an assistant team physician for the professional International Hockey League. He was an orthopaedic sports medicine physician treating athletes in the Olympic Village during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. He has served as a sideline physician for the USA Women's Soccer Team. He has also served as sideline physician for the college football Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and as a physician for the professional tennis players at the annual BB&T Tennis Atlanta Open. He is also the team physician for Chattahoochee High School and other local high schools. Honors / Recognition Been named one of ""America's Top Surgeons"" numerous times, most recently 2012. Been recognized as one of the Top Doctors in Atlanta Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine in 2001. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered.". Dr. Johnston is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

Brian E. Morgan, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in sports medicine, Dr. Morgan's practice includes general orthopaedics, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Morgan has special interest in knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy. Areas of Interest Sports Medicine Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty certificate: Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA, 2002, Sports Medicine Fellowship Residency: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2001, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Internship: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1997, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Duke University Medical School, Durham, NC, 1996, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, 1992, Bachelor's degree in Economics Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Georgia Orthopaedic Society Hughston Society Medical Association of Georgia Community Involvement Dr. Morgan's special interest in sports medicine began as a participant. He is an avid sports enthusiast who played soccer and basketball on both the high school and collegiate levels. He is involved in many community, college and professional organizations, serving as an orthopaedic consultant and team physician. He has provided sideline medical coverage for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and SEC football title games, ATP tennis, Atlanta Silverback Professional Soccer Team and the Georgia Force Arena Football Team. He currently serves as team physician for the Atlanta Gladiators Professional Hockey Team, UGA Hockey and Mill Creek High School Athletics. Appointments Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery 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 Atlanta Hospital. Dr. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Huu Phan is a Physician Assistant in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Mr. Phan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top area of expertise is Achilles Tendon Rupture. Mr. Phan is currently accepting new patients.

Shyam K. Vekaria, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in our Gwinnett and Johns Creek locations. In addition to treating patients with general orthopedic conditions and fractures, Dr. Vekaria has subspecialty focus and training in total joint replacement and reconstruction surgery, including primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He is particularly interested in total hip replacement utilizing the direct anterior approach, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery (including total and partial knee replacement), and computer-navigated surgery. He has experience with revision joint replacement surgery for complications after surgery or failed total joints, as well as infection and periprosthetic fracture care. Dr. Vekaria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

David A. Stokes, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in sports medicine and arthoscopy, Dr. Stokes practice includes general orthopaedics and sports medicine. Areas of Expertise Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Rotator Cuff Repair Shoulder Replacements Elbow Reconstruction Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Jackson, Mississippi 2003, Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Fellowship Residency: University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Mobile, Alabama 2002 Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina 1997, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: University of North Carolina, Greensboro, North Carolina 1993 Bachelor of Arts Biology Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Georgia Orthopaedic Society Medical Society of Georgia 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 Atlanta Hospital. Dr. Stokes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Richard Kaufman is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Wound Care Specialist Physician who proudly serves the metro Atlanta area. He is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, a Diplomate of the American Board of Wound Management, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.Dr. Kaufman subspecializes in management and treatment of complex lower extremity wounds, foot and ankle reconstruction, Charcot foot and ankle deformity and bunion surgery (utilizing the latest three dimensional and minimally invasive techniques). He practices Podiatry in Roswell, GA and at Piedmont Atlanta's Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center.In his spare time, Dr. Kaufman enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, along with his extended family in the metro-Atlanta area. He is a passionate alpine skier and loves technology.Dr. Kaufman is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans and Medicare. Mr. Kaufman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Eschar, Gangrene, Morton Neuroma, and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome.

James Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Insomnia. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Mathew Pombo is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Pombo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, and Osteochondritis Dissecans. Dr. Pombo is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Symbas is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Symbas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Symbas is currently accepting new patients.