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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

Loren Hudspeth is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Hudspeth is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Sciatica, Tenosynovitis, Bowlegs, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hudspeth is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Dan Grahl specializes in helping patients restore function and achieve greater mobility. Dr. Grahl's unique professional background enhances his understanding of all types of patients.Prior to becoming a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Grahl was a high school teacher / coach, worked in landscaping and played collegiate baseball. Whether you are a student athlete or a hard-working professional, Dr. Grahl understands the importance of helping you get back to your life faster.A native of middle Georgia, Dr. Grahl grew up in Fort Valley. He attended Peach County High School and played both baseball and football for the Trojans. Following his graduation from Peach County HS, he went on to play baseball for the Hurricanes at Georgia Southwestern State University. Dr. Grahl graduated cum laude from Georgia Southwestern State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in biology. He continued his education at GSW until 2005, while fulfilling his athletic scholarship playing baseball for the Hurricanes.Dr. Grahl worked for the Department of Natural Resources, and then a landscaping company before starting his teaching career. He spent three years coaching football and baseball while teaching at Peach County HS. While working, he continued to pursue his dream to enter the medical field and was accepted to Mercer University Medical School in Macon.After graduating from Mercer in 2013, Dan and his wife, Lauren, along with their son Ken, moved to Augusta for orthopedic residency. During residency, their family grew with the addition of two girls, Lila Beth and Sadie Brooke. After completion of residency, he received a Sports Medicine fellowship at Mississippi Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center in Jackson, Mississippi.Dr. Grahl's professional interests include complete orthopedic care of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee, ankle. This includes shoulder replacements, complex knee injuries, cartilage restoration, osteotomies, multi-ligament injuries, orthopedic fracture care and some joint replacement. Dr. Grahl is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Sciatica, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Evan Johnson was born in the Texas Medical Center, and was largely raised near the Norfolk Naval Base in Virginia before returning to Houston for High School. He worked as a lifeguard/swimming instructor, multi-sport referee, and academic entrance exam instructor for Kaplan during high school and at the College of William & Mary.Ahead of Medical School, Dr. Johnson earned his Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Texas at Houston and spent several years working at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center's Medical Physics / Imaging Research Lab. He ultimately pursued his first love, earning his Medical Degree at the University of Texas at Houston and completing a Neurology residency and Movement Disorders fellowship at Vanderbilt. His practice interests are most centered around advanced treatments for Parkinson's Disease and Essential Tremor, including Deep Brain Stimulation and programming. He is also adept at Botox procedures for Migraine, Sialorrhea, Dystonia, and Spasticity.Dr. Johnson and his wife Lori have their hands full at home with 2 boys, a new daughter, a husky, and a cat. Dr. Johnson is a former marathon and triathalon participant that still enjoys smaller events at a more reasonable pace. He is fond of Stephen King classics, his vinyl record collection, and reliving much of his youth through his children.Dr. Johnson is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Primary Orthostatic Tremor, REM Behavior Disorder, and Tardive Dyskinesia.

Eric Gordon, M.D. graduated from UGA and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and was selected to complete an ACGME accredited fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Emory University. Dr. Gordon has served as a team orthopedic surgeon for several professional and collegiate teams including the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. He is a current official team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Georgia athletics.Dr. Gordon specializes in advanced arthroscopic treatment of complex sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic cartilage restoration, joint preservation, meniscus repair, complex knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability reconstruction.Dr. Gordon is published in multiple peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and textbooks and has spoken nationally and internationally on advanced orthopedic cartilage techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys surfing, kitesurfing, racquetball, soccer, fishing, golf, skiing and rooting for the Dawgs.Eric Gordon, M.D. welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Gorham's Disease.

Clark Walker, M.D. is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon with specialty training in Sports Medicine and sports related injuries. Dr. Walker specializes in advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment of injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He has a particular interest in ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, ligament injuries, rotator cuff repair, shoulder instability, shoulder replacement, cartilage restoration, joint preservation, and UCL reconstruction. His practice also includes fracture care and nonoperative management of musculoskeletal injuries.Dr. Walker graduated from the University of Alabama and received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, earning AOA honors. After medical school he completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Greenville Health System and then was selected for a Sports Medicine fellowship at the prestigious Steadman Hawkins Clinic. Dr. Walker has served as a team physician for the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Greenville Drive, and Clemson University. He currently serves in the team physician pool for the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team and provides medical coverage for several local high schools in Coweta and Fayette county.Dr. Walker has published multiple peer-reviewed orthopedic journal articles, textbook chapters, surgical technique videos, and educational posters. His practice focuses on individualized patient care and he is passionate about helping patients return to an active lifestyle.Outside of work, Dr. Walker enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing, and skiing. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder.

Richard J. Bowles, MD, provides orthopedic care to patients in our McDonough and Stockbridge locations. His practice includes general orthopedics with a specialization in sports medicine. He has special interests in ACL reconstruction and complex knee surgery (including multiligamentous reconstruction and cartilage salvage/knee preservation) and advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.Dr. Bowles graduated with honors from the University of Louisville and continued his education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, after a career in engineering and business. After completing a general surgery internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital) in Boston, Dr. Bowles completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado in Denver. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a team physician for the US Ski & Snowboard Team. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Charles T. Fryberger III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, serving patients at our Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations. Dr. Fryberger completed his fellowship at the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute, and his areas of specialization include knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle arthroscopy, sports medicine, total joint replacement surgery, general orthopedics, adult and pediatric fracture care, and work-related injuries.A graduate of Auburn University, Dr. Fryberger earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the prestigious Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. With extensive experience treating athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels, Dr. Fryberger has honed his skills in sports medicine. During his fellowship, he provided medical coverage for the University of Alabama football team and other university sports programs.In addition to his work with the University of Alabama, Dr. Fryberger has covered major sporting events, including the 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament, the Birmingham Barons Minor League Baseball team, and the USFL's Philadelphia Stars. He also served as a medical provider at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, covering sports such as muay thai, wakeboarding, waterskiing, sport climbing, canopy piloting, and gymnastics. Locally, he helps lead our Fayette County Sports Medicine Outreach Program, serves as the team physician for McIntosh High School, and covers additional high schools in the area. Dr. Fryberger also leads the Friday night football injury clinic throughout the football season at our Peachtree City location, dedicating his expertise to supporting high school athletes and actively engaging with the community.Outside of his medical career, Dr. Fryberger enjoys wakeboarding, ultimate frisbee, and golf, and he is a passionate guitarist. Dr. Fryberger resides in the Fayetteville-Peachtree City area with his wife, who was also his college sweetheart, and their three children. Dr. Fryberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Ethan W. Dean, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity practicing in our Marietta location.Dr. Dean attended the University of Georgia where he graduated with high honors. After graduating from UGA he attended Yale Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency and hand and upper extremity fellowship at The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Dean is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Lee Kneer is a Sports Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kneer has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Baker Cyst.

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. Mcmath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement.

David Love is an Orthopedics provider in Newnan, Georgia. Dr. Love is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis. Dr. Love is currently accepting new patients.

Steven E. Blackwood, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Blackwood offers comprehensive treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions including sports injuries, post-traumatic deformity, acute fractures, tendinopathy, chronic degenerative disease, and acquired toe deformity. He is experienced in fracture care, general orthopedics, ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and restoration, complex deformity correction, ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction, ankle replacement, and fusions of the ankle and midfoot. Dr. Blackwood also specializes in the treatment of common foot and ankle disorders including bunions, hammer toes, Morton's neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.Dr. Blackwood is from Roswell, GA and graduated with the highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed his medical training at the Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta and completed residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He went on to complete a foot and ankle fellowship at Grand Rapids Orthopedic Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan.During Dr. Blackwood's time at Georgia Tech he played collegiate baseball and is the only four year letterman to be named Mr. Georgia Tech. In 2018, he was inducted into the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He was also drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2005 MLB draft. Most recently, Dr. Blackwood served as the Team Physician at the University of Mississippi and Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS. Dr. Blackwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip 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 Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. McCabe earned her medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine after completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia where she majored in biology and psychology. She completed her residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. McCabe is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.Dr. McCabe specializes in spine, musculoskeletal and electrodiagnostic medicine. She is passionate about enhancing and restoring functional ability and quality of life for her patients utilizing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach. She is proficient in ultrasound guided joint injections, trigger point injections and fluoroscopic- guided joint injections and utilizes these skills along with medication management, therapeutic exercise and psychological support to help her patients heal and thrive. She also performs electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate for carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy and cervical and lumbosacral radiculopathies. Dr. McCabe also performs Botox injections to treat conditions such as spasticity, thoracic outlet syndrome and chronic migraine. She is a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.In her spare time, Dr. McCabe enjoys spending time with her two boys, husband and dogs, exercising and traveling.Dr. McCabe welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Mccabe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Bursitis, and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.

Eric Wagner is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wagner has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, and Brachial Plexopathy.

Prathap Jayaram is a Sports Medicine provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Jayaram has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Baker Cyst, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Nerve Decompression.

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 Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Cervical Spondylosis, Scoliosis, and Spinal Stenosis.

Dr. Xu is a Physiatrist specializing in Interventional Pain and Spine. He is intimately involved in the North American Spine Society where he is a committee and faculty member having taught courses in advanced spinal injection techniques both nationally and internationally across multiple continents. He is also involved in the advancement of evidence based spine care through review and development of clinical guidelines.Dr. Xu's primary focus is to develop a treatment plan to improve functionality in order to help improve patients' quality of life. He does this through a combination of conservative and interventional modalities (procedures and surgeries).Dr. Xu treats spine disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine, coccyx pain, sacroiliac joint pain, piriformis syndrome, post-laminectomy syndrome, sympathetic pain and CRPS (Complex regional pain syndrome), musculoskeletal conditions (muscle pain, tendinopathy, and joint pain), along with many other conditions through a variety of procedures some of which include:- Epidural steroid injections- Facet injections and medial branch blocks- Radiofrequency ablations including Coolief- Spinal cord stimulator trial and implantation- Shoulder, hip, and knee injections including genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation- Sacroiliac joint injections and radiofrequency ablation- Sympathetic nerve blocks- Piriformis injectionsDr. Xu also performs electromyography (EMG) studies to evaluate for carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, as well as cervical and lumbosacral radiculopathies.He is a member of the North American Spine Society, Spine Intervention Society, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Bursitis, and Wallerian Degeneration.