David A. Stokes
Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease

Dr. David A. Stokes

Orthopedics | Sports Medicine
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett
771 Old Norcross Road Suite 390, 
Lawrenceville, GA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Experienced in Invertebral Disc Disease
Piedmont Healthcare
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett
771 Old Norcross Road Suite 390, 
Lawrenceville, GA 
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Overview

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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Graduate Institution
East Carolina University School Of Medicine, 1997
Residency
University of South Alabama Hospitals, Orthopedic Surgery, 2002
Specialties
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Licenses
Orthopaedic Surgery in GA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery
Fellowships
Mississippi Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Sports Medicine, 2003
Hospital Affiliations
Northside Hospital Duluth
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Clover Health
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Locations

Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett
771 Old Norcross Road Suite 390, Lawrenceville, GA 30046
Call: 678-957-0757
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771 Old Norcross Road Suite 390, 
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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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

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Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett

771 Old Norcross Road Suite 390, 
Lawrenceville, GA 
 (31.6 miles away)
678-957-0757
Experience:
17+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
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Shyam K. Vekaria, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in our Gwinnett and Johns Creek locations. In addition to treating patients with general orthopedic conditions and fractures, Dr. Vekaria has subspecialty focus and training in total joint replacement and reconstruction surgery, including primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He is particularly interested in total hip replacement utilizing the direct anterior approach, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery (including total and partial knee replacement), and computer-navigated surgery. He has experience with revision joint replacement surgery for complications after surgery or failed total joints, as well as infection and periprosthetic fracture care. Dr. Vekaria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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