"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 Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Snehal C. Dalal, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, including elbow and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, Dr. Dalal's practice includes general orthopaedics and sports medicine. Dr. Dalal has special interest, training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of employment injuries.Dr. Dalal has served as team physician for Duluth and Central Gwinnett High Schools, co-director of the BB&T Atlanta Open professional tennis tournaments, and side-line physician for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Dr. Dalal also serves as the hand surgeon for the Atlanta Gladiators professional hockey team. Honors / Recognition Appointments: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dalal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

Ryan W. Lirette, MD, MPH, FAAPMR is Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine. He practices in our Gwinnett, and Johns Creek locations. He is an American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow. Dr. Lirette provides nonsurgical orthopedic care to patients utilizing his training in management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sports-related injuries. His practice includes nonsurgical orthopedic medicine, interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine, kyphoplasty, botox injections to treat dystonia, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and sympathetic blocks.Dr. Lirette completed his medical training, residency, and fellowship at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. As a PM&R physician Dr. Lirette's goal is to improve function, pain, and quality of life for his patients. Dr. Lirette is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

An Do is a Physiatrist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Do has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Klippel-Feil Syndrome.

Drew Miller is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Miller has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis.

Krystal Chambers is a Physiatrist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Chambers has been practicing medicine for over 34 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

Leslie Cone is a Physiatrist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Cone has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, and Facet Joint Syndrome.

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 Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

Jay Desai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Torticollis, Hypothyroidism, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Down Syndrome.

Christopher Crooker is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Crooker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Macroglossia, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Crooker is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Albert is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Albert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Albert is currently accepting new patients.

Eli Finkelstein is a Physiatrist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Finkelstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Sciatica. Dr. Finkelstein is currently accepting new patients.

Raymond Hui is an Orthopedics specialist and a Physiatrist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Hui is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Hui is currently accepting new patients.

Scott Quisling is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Quisling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis. Dr. Quisling is currently accepting new patients.

Edward Middlebrooks is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Middlebrooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Coccydynia, Hip Replacement, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Middlebrooks is currently accepting new patients.

Fred Koch is an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Koch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.

Shaun Traub is an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Traub is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Traub is currently accepting new patients.

William Ashford is an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Ashford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Osteoarthritis, and Tendinitis. Dr. Ashford is currently accepting new patients.

Craig Mines is an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Mines is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Decerebrate Posture. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mines is currently accepting new patients.