Michael Shuler is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shuler is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Shuler is currently accepting new patients.

William Terrell is an Orthopedics specialist and a Sports Medicine provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Terrell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Terrell is currently accepting new patients.

Bruce Ziran is a General Surgeon in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Ziran is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Infectious Arthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Baker earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He then remained at the Medical College of Georgia where he completed his residency in Orthopedic Surgery. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology at Saint Louis University in St. Louis, MO. Dr. Baker is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and has over nine years of experience.Dr. Baker specializes in orthopedic trauma and complex fracture care including pelvis and acetabular fractures, peri-articular fractures of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, and ankle. As well as post-traumatic deformity, nonunion, malunion, and reconstructive surgery.His special interests include pelvis and acetabular fractures, tibial plateau fractures, and circular (Ilizarov) and spatial frame techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Baker enjoys spending time with family, weight lifting, Crossfit, golf, and mountaineering. Dr. Baker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Kohler Disease, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Ansari earned his medical degree at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. He then attended Oklahoma State University where he completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery. He is fellowship trained in orthopaedic trauma by the Trauma Fellowship of Oklahoma.Dr. Ansari specializes in Orthopedic Trauma.His special interests include pelvic and acetabular fractures, periarticular fractures, nonunion and malunion repair, musculoskeletal infection and bone defect management, care of the multiply-injured patient, pediatric fracture care, and medical education.In his spare time, Dr. Ansari enjoys time with his wife and two children, the outdoors, welding and metal fabrication, and off-road racing. Dr. Ansari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Infectious Arthritis, Compartment Syndrome, Caffey Disease, and Hip Replacement.

Richard Prokesch is an Infectious Disease provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Prokesch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Myelitis, Osteomyelitis, HIV/AIDS, and AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome. Dr. Prokesch is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sailors is from Athens, Georgia. He received his undergraduate education at The University of Georgia, where he was a member of the track team. He received his medical degree at The Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and his General Surgical training at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine - Chattanooga Unit.He completed a two-year Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Arkansas under Dr. Robert Barnes. After practicing in Chattanooga for two years, he joined Dr. Costantino in practice in 1998. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member in the Southeastern Surgical Society, Society of Vascular Surgery and the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society. Though interested in all aspects of vascular surgery, he brings special expertise in the field of endovascular surgery. Dr. Sailors is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Zachary Hurst, M.D. provides orthopedic care to patients in our Evans, Augusta Downtown and Aiken locations. As a fellowship-trained joint replacement surgeon, Dr. Hurst specializes in hip and knee replacements including partial knee replacements, total knee replacements, anterior and posterior hip replacements, complex primary and revision replacement surgeries. In addition to standard joint replacements, he has over 5 years of experience using robotic assistance. Partnering with Piedmont he has helped bring robotic technology to the CSRA so that patients no longer need to travel out of town for advanced orthopedic care.Dr. Hurst obtained his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University in Flint, Michigan where he received the president's medal and summa cum laude. He worked as a mechanical engineer for a medical device company analyzing failed hip implants and re-designing new hip implant systems before continuing his education. He then received his Doctor of Medicine from the Ohio State University School of Medicine. Dr. Hurst went on to complete his residency in Orthopedic Surgery at the Nation's second busiest joint replacement center, Beaumont Hospital, in Royal Oak, Michigan. He then completed additional specialization in complex and revision joint replacements through a fellowship at University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. Due to his background and specialized training, Dr. Hurst serves as a reviewer for orthopedic literature prior to its publication in orthopedic medical journals.Dr. Hurst is passionate about community involvement and giving back. He has participated in medical missions trips in Guatemala and as engineer he led a clean water project through Engineers Without Borders in a small community in south Africa. He is excited to become involved in the local community and serve the CSRA. In his free time, he enjoys carpentry and working on projects, he is an avid runner, and he enjoys spending time outdoors. Dr. Hurst is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Don Nakayama, MD is Board Certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Renowned pediatric surgeon, researcher & medical educator Don Nakayama, M.D., MBA, has been appointed senior associate dean of Mercer University School of Medicine's Columbus campus and medical director of pediatric surgery at Piedmont Columbus Regional. He will lead the development of the Pediatric Surgery program at the Children's Hospital at Piedmont Columbus Midtown. He is currently editor-in-chief of The American Surgeon, and assistant editor of the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. He is a member of the American Pediatric Surgical Association and American Board of Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Nakayama is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Atresia of Small Intestine, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Umbilical Hernia, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Appendectomy.

Jeff Traub is an Orthopedics provider in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Traub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Traub is currently accepting new patients.

Bryan Whitfield is an Orthopedics provider in Lithonia, Georgia. Dr. Whitfield has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Babatunde Fariyike provides orthopedic care to patients in our Alpharetta location. He specializes in orthopedic surgery with a special interest in sports medicine, knee preservation, throwers-shoulder, shoulder arthroplasty, and fracture care.Dr. Fariyike is a proud Georgia native, raised in Thomaston. He earned a four-year athletic scholarship to Auburn University in recognition of his excellence both on and off the football field-War Eagle! During his time at Auburn, he competed in two National Championships, securing one title, and contributed to two SEC Championship victories. A pivotal moment in his journey occurred when he sustained a knee injury while playing football. Under the expert care of renowned team physician Dr. James Andrews, he was able to return to the field-an experience that deeply influenced his career path. Inspired from an early age by his father, a physician and role model, Dr. Fariyike always knew he wanted to pursue a career in medicine. However, his personal experience as an injured athlete solidified his desire to specialize in orthopedic surgery, allowing him to merge his passion for sports with his commitment to helping others heal and perform at their best.Dr. Fariyike earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia, where he was elected Class President and served on several academic and leadership boards. He went on to complete his orthopedic surgery residency at New York University. In 2024, he returned to Alabama for a Sports Medicine Fellowship at the prestigious Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham. During his fellowship, he provided care for athletes at Samford University, the Birmingham Barons (White Sox affiliate), and several local high schools. He also served as a team physician for both the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament and the SEC Baseball Tournament. Dr. Fariyike is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Compartment Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Endoscopy.

Sameh Labib is an Orthopedics provider in Brookhaven, Georgia. Dr. Labib has been practicing medicine for over 46 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Endoscopy, and Fasciotomy.

Rob Willson, MD, MPH is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery. He completed his Sports Medicine Fellowship at The University of Connecticut in 2017. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Willson was an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Medical College of Georgia.Dr. Willson's areas of interest include treating sports injuries and instability of the shoulder, hip and knee joints, as well as care of overhead athletes. Dr. Willson also has experience in cartilage restoration and joint preservation. Dr. Willson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

If your health insurance plan is not on our list, please contact our office directly to confirm your health plan is in network. If your insurance requires a referral please call our office at 770-502-2175 option 1 to assist you with getting a referral from your PCP. Dr. Heinsch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Foot Drop, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Dr. Jonathan Payne grew up in nearby Loganville, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and received a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2008. Prior to beginning medical school, he volunteered to join the United States Army and was commissioned as an officer. He went on to complete medical training at The Medical College of Georgia in 2013. Following graduation, Dr. Payne completed five years of orthopedic surgery training at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, the only level 1 trauma center in the entire military.After completing residency in 2018, Dr. Payne served four years as a military orthopedic surgeon and performed hundreds of surgeries during this time. He played a key role in bringing robotic surgery capabilities to Fort Hood, Texas and has several years' experience with this technology.He is a combat veteran and deployed to a remote location in the Middle East with the elite Green Beret soldiers of the 5th Special Forces Group. During this time, he performed multiple surgeries on casualties near the front lines of a war zone and provided humanitarian medical aid to the local population. Dr. Payne has research articles published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Dr. Payne is board certified and specializes in major joint surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He cares for problems related to tendon and ligament injuries, broken bones, arthritis and a wide range of injuries from sports and daily activities.He is happily married with two children, and has two miniature wiener dogs named Beau and Georgia. He enjoys spending time with family and is active in his church. The Georgia Bulldogs are near and dear to his heart as well as his mama's home cooking. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Sierra G. Phillips, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Phillips' practice includes hand surgery wrist surgery, elbow surgery, arthritis treatment, fracture care and work injuries. She has a special interest in Mini-Open Carpal Tunnel Release. Dr. Phillips' goal is to work together with the patient to determine a diagnosis and help the patient work through a treatment plan all the while maintaining open communication. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Tenotomy.

Claus Brandigi is a General Surgeon in Augusta, Georgia. Dr. Brandigi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Fasciitis, Frostbite, Cellulitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Fasciotomy.

Rachael Springer is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Conyers, Georgia. Dr. Springer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Compartment Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Compartment Syndrome, Ogilvie Syndrome, Delirium, and Gastrostomy.