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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 12 doctor with experience in Acute Pain near Fayetteville, GA. Of these, 11 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    12 providers found
      Mark J. Albritton
      Advanced in Acute Pain
      Advanced in Acute Pain

      Resurgens Orthopedics

      1336 Highway 54 West, Building 500, 
      Fayetteville, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine, Comprehensive Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Medical School: Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Other Office Locations Griffin: 665 South Eighth Street, Griffin, GA 30224|Phone: 770-227-7050|Fax: 770-229-1014 Fayetteville: 1336 Highway 54 W, Building 500, Fayetteville, GA 30214|Phone: 770-461-1238|Fax: 770-460-6610. Dr. Albritton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Rahul K. Goel
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Fayetteville

      1265 Highway 54 West Suite 200, 
      Fayetteville, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dr. Rahul K. Goel is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement. With a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Goel focuses on a range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, periprosthetic joint infection, complications from total joint replacement, and fracture care. His expertise extends to various procedures such as total hip replacement, anterior total hip replacement, revision total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision total knee replacement, and robotic total joint replacement. Additionally, he treats degenerative knee and hip conditions and offers general orthopedic fracture care.Dr. Goel's approach to patient care is rooted in his belief that orthopedic surgery can significantly enhance patients' quality of life by relieving pain and restoring function. He understands that each patient is unique, and orthopedic issues do not occur in isolation. Therefore, he takes a comprehensive approach, considering each patient's medical history, lifestyle, and social support network. By fostering a collaborative environment, Dr. Goel works closely with his patients to develop personalized treatment plans that include both surgical and non-surgical interventions. His goal is not only to address orthopedic issues but also to empower patients to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.Dr. Goel is proficient in advanced technologies and treatments, including robotic total hip and total knee replacement, anterior total hip replacement, and augmented reality navigational systems. He holds certifications in ROSA, MAKO, and CORI robotic systems, underscoring his commitment to utilizing cutting-edge techniques in his practice.Throughout his career, Dr. Goel has received numerous accolades, including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha, Excellence in Research Award from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and several resident research awards from the Georgia Orthopedic Society and Eastern Orthopedic Association. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at Duke, where he was mentored by leading figures in the field, including two past presidents of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the current president of the Hip Society. Dr. Goel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Gary W. Stewart
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Experienced in Acute Pain

      Resurgens Orthopedics

      1336 Highway 54 West, Building 500, 
      Fayetteville, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Areas of Expertise Surgery of the Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine General Orthopaedics Education Medical Degree: Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Residency: Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Fellowship: Foot and Ankle Surgery, Drexel University School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

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      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Experienced in Acute Pain

      Resurgens Orthopedics

      1336 Highway 54 West, Building 500, 
      Fayetteville, GA 
       (3.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine, Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee, General Orthopaedics, Cartilage Restoration Education Medical Degree: Emory University School of Medicine Residency: Ochsner Health System, New Orleans, LA Fellowship: Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy, University of Cincinnati, Wellington Orthopaedics, Mercy Hospital Anderson, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Bush is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.

      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Family Medicine

      Privia Medical Group Of Georgia LLC

      101 Yorktown Dr, 
      Fayetteville, GA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Haitian Creole, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Subhod Rao is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Togaviridae Disease, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

      David A. Goodman
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Experienced in Acute Pain

      Resurgens Orthopaedics

      665 South 8th Street, 
      Griffin, GA 
       (15.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Medical School: UHS/The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Residency: University Hospitals of Cleveland Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      33 Upper Riverdale Rd Sw, Suite 121, 
      Riverdale, GA 
       (9.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Anesthesiology | Pain Medicine

      Piedmont Anesthesia LLC

      1133 Eagles Landing Parkway, 
      Stockbridge, GA 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Experience:
      17+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Chinonye Orizu is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Orizu has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Angiomyoma, Cervical Spondylosis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Orizu is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Anesthesiology
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Anesthesiology

      Piedmont Anesthesia LLC

      1133 Eagles Landing Parkway, 
      Stockbridge, GA 
       (13.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      David Burns is an Anesthesiologist in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Burns is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Gallbladder Disease, Painful Swallowing, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Stockbridge

      202 Village Center Pkwy, 
      Stockbridge, GA 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      22+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michelle Wallace is a Pediatric Cardiologist in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Wallace has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. Her top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Pulmonary Supravalvular Stenosis, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Ventricular Septal Defects.

      Todd A. Schmidt
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Stockbridge

      1240 Eagles Landing Parkway, Suite 300, 
      Stockbridge, GA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

      Brian K. Crellin
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Acute Pain
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Stockbridge

      1240 Eagles Landing Parkway, Suite 300, 
      Stockbridge, GA 
       (13.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pain. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      What is the definition of Acute Pain?

      Acute pain is defined as pain that occurs suddenly, is usually sharp, and lasts no longer than six months. Acute pain may be mild, moderate, or severe. Acute pain usually means that there is an underlying cause that needs to be evaluated. Acute pain goes away when the underlying cause has resolved. Some causes of acute pain include cuts and burns, dental work, muscle strains, inflammation, tissue damage, diseases, fractured bones, surgery, and labor and childbirth.

      When should I see an Acute Pain doctor near Fayetteville, GA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing an Acute Pain doctor near Fayetteville, GA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Acute Pain doctors near Fayetteville, GA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Acute Pain doctors near Fayetteville, GA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with an Acute Pain doctor near Fayetteville, GA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pain doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Acute Pain doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with an Acute Pain doctor near Fayetteville, GA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Acute Pain doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Acute Pain doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Acute Pain doctors near Fayetteville, GA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Acute Pain doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find an Acute Pain doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Acute Pain doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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