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, Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6, Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith 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. He is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. 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.

John Thompson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Osteotomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

Sourendra Raut is a Podiatric Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Raut has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

Richard Aronoff is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Aronoff has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tendinitis.

Zachary Farley is a Nurse Practitioner in Buford, Georgia. Mr. Farley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Mr. Farley is currently accepting new patients.

Saif Zaman is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Zaman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Zaman is currently accepting new patients.

J. Ryan Mahoney, D.O. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in shoulder and elbow surgery as well as sports medicine and general orthopaedics. Dr. Mahoney has special interests in shoulder replacement, instability and labral tears, rotator cuff pathology, tendon transfers, and advanced arthroscopic surgical techniques for sports related injuries.Dr. Mahoney earned his bachelors degree at the University of Delaware, and his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in Columbus, Georgia at the Hughston Clinic and completed his fellowship at the Cincinnati Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship where he co-authored multiple textbook chapters on shoulder arthroplasty and has ongoing research. Dr. Mahoney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

Peter Meehan, M.D. is a board certified, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon and provides care to patients in our Snellville location.Dr. Meehan is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He was made a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, an academic honor society. After graduation he completed his internship at Emory University followed by his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Georgia Baptist Hospital. Upon completion of his Orthopaedic training Dr. Meehan served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S Navy assigned to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda. Dr. Wood Lovell invited him to practice at Scottish Rite Hospital. In 1991 he became a member of The Emory Clinic and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Emory University. The Emory University Orthopaedic Residents voted him 'Faculty of the Year'in 1992 and 2004. In 1996 Drs. Eldridge, Meehan, and Schmitt founded Pediatric Orthopaedic Associates.During his career, Dr. Meehan has been a leader in the field of Pediatric Orthopedics. He served as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery for twelve years and continues as a reviewer. Additionally, he is a reviewer for the Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics. He served as the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board of Children's Medical Services for the State of Georgia. For thirty years he traveled to Cordele Georgia monthly to hold a clinic for residents of the surrounding counties. Governor Perdue appointed him to the Georgia Physicians Partnership, one of ten doctors across the State to advise on various medical matters. In addition, he has been a member of committees for the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons including the Committee on Exams and Evaluations that writes exam questions for residents as well as doctors in practice; and the Board of Councilors serving as Chairman of the State Societies Committee.He was elected the President of the Georgia Orthopaedic Society in 1999. He served as a member of the Board of Councilors of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons being one of two Orthopaedic Surgeons elected to represent Georgia to the national organization for six years. Dr. Meehan has published a number of articles and book chapters on a variety of topics including Legg-Perthes disease, idiopathic scoliosis, and congenital club foot. He has lectured both at the national and the international level. Dr. Meehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Freiberg's Disease, Trochlear Dysplasia, and Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.

Roosevelt Offoha is an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Offoha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Offoha is currently accepting new patients.

Cameron Neilson is a Nurse Practitioner in Loganville, Georgia. Mr. Neilson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Hammer Toe. Mr. Neilson is currently accepting new patients.

John Buchanan is a Sports Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Buchanan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture and Tendinitis. Dr. Buchanan is currently accepting new patients.

Shomari Ruffin is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Ruffin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tennis Elbow, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ruffin is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Showalter is a Nurse Practitioner in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Showalter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Showalter is currently accepting new patients.

Sean Crane is an Anesthesiologist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Crane has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Hemorrhoids.

Christopher Scott is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Scott is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achilles Tendon Rupture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Scott is currently accepting new patients.