Overview
As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Christopher Gaunder, MD, specializes in a multitude of orthopedic injuries to include hip and knee replacement and reconstruction by employing the most current nonoperative and operative techniques to treat arthritic and complex problems of the hip and knee. This includes interests in anterior approach hip replacement, total and partial knee replacement, robotic assisted joint replacements and revision surgery for failed joint replacements.
Dr. Gaunder is a native Georgian and Air Force veteran. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia, where he majored in Biology, lettered in football and was a member of the 2005 SEC Championship team. He graduated Cum Laude in 2007. He attended medical school at Mercer University in Savannah, Georgia where he was awarded the McAfee Endowed Vision and Leadership Scholarship. He then completed his residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. As a Major in the United States Air Force, Dr. Gaunder served for ten years both in San Antonio, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.
Dr. Gaunder has numerous peer reviewed publications as well as academic presentations. He has authored book chapters and has represented the Academy of Orthopedic surgeons in appointed committee positions throughout his career.
Dr. Gaunder is happily married with three children. While not serving his patients, he enjoys spending time with family, cooking, hosting church related activities and rooting for the Georgia Bulldogs!.
Dr. Gaunder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110, Watkinsville, GA 30677
Clinical Research
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Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett
Douglas B. Kasow, D.O., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Kasow holds AO/ASIF Fellowship training in surgery of the spine and spine trauma. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Kasow received advanced training in spinal trauma under the direction of Dr. Bartolome Marre at the Hospital de Trabajodor in Santiago, Chile.Dr. Kasow specializes in adult degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal pathology, traumatic spinal injuries, motion preservation technology, also known as total disc arthroplasty, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Kasow values educating his patients on their underlying condition and personalizing their care so that they can make informed decisions to meet their needs and goals.Dr. Kasow grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and went to Emory University where he was involved with Habitat for Humanity. He is heavily involved in education and research, and has given multiple talks at medical conferences. He frequently mentors high school, college, and medical students considering a career in orthopaedics. Dr. Kasow has served on multiple hospital related committees and most recently was Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics, Gwinnett Hospital System. He is an active sports enthusiast who enjoys snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Kasow is married and has two daughters and loves spending time with his family. Dr. Kasow is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Johns Creek
Tuan L. Bui, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bui is a fellowship trained spine surgeon. Dr. Bui believes that the key to being a good doctor is being a great listener. Dr. Bui lives by this personal philosophy and brings it into his practice of medicine. Areas of Expertise Adult Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Pathology Traumatic Spinal Injuries Motion Preservation Technology (Total Disc Arthroplasty) Minimally-Invasive Spinal Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, North Carolina 2012 Surgery of the Spine Fellowship Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 2011, Orthopaedic Residency Medical Degree: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine 2006 Masters Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 1998, Master of Medical Science, Anesthesiologist Assistant Undergraduate Degree: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 1996, Bachelor of Science, Biology Professional Memberships Atlanta Spine Society (Founder) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons North American Spine Society Cervical Spine Research Society International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Community Involvement In his free time, Dr. Bui seeks to give back to the community in the United States and abroad. He enjoys traveling and spends a great deal of time doing volunteer work and medical mission trips. During his fellowship year, he traveled around the country as well as internationally to learn advance technology and surgical techniques that are used around the world. He continues to travel and teach surgeons new innovative techniques and procedures. He is well known and is published in multiple orthopedic journals and media. 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. Bui is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.
Resurgens, LLC
Edward Middlebrooks is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Middlebrooks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Coccydynia. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Coccydynia, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Middlebrooks is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- OsteoarthritisDr. Gaunder isDistinguished. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Gaunder isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- TendinitisDr. Gaunder isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Gaunder isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Gaunder isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- CoccydyniaDr. Gaunder isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Gaunder isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- Foot DropDr. Gaunder isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Gaunder isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Gaunder isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.