John Burkus is an Orthopedics provider in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Burkus is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Herniated Disk, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

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. Kessler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Michael A. McHenry, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. McHenry provides pain management and non-surgical orthopaedic care to patients through his extensive training in the management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sports-related injuries. Areas of his practice include nonoperative spine care, electrodiagnostic medicine, occupational and work-related injury management, interventional spine and ultrasound guided injections. Dr. McHenry also performs Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs). Dr. McHenry enjoys building relationships with patients that will bring about excellent treatment outcomes. He believes is developing a treatment plan following a precise diagnosis. Dr. McHenry emphasizes the team approach to patient care as well as patient education. Areas of Interest Pain Management Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Electrodiagnostic Medicine Occupational and Work-Related Injury Independent Medical Evaluations - IME Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education Internship: George W. Hubbard Hospital Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, 1994, Internship Residency: Parkland Memorial Hospital, Dallas, TX, 1997, Residency Medical Degree: Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN, 1993, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Oakwood College, Huntsville, AL, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry Professional Memberships American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Association of Georgia International Spinal Injection Society Cobb County Medical Association Community Involvement Dr. McHenry is very active in his community. He enjoys promoting healthy living and has participated in mission trips. While in practice in Dallas, Texas, Dr. McHenry established Consulting Physical Medicine, a solo PM&R practice with a focus on patient care, consultative work with nursing homes, physical therapy clinics and worker's compensation companies. Honors Barry Smith Outstanding Teacher Award, 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. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Mchenry is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Sciatica.

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.

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 a Distinguished 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.

Richard Allen is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Savannah, Georgia. Dr. Allen has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica, Herniated Disk, Invertebral Disc Disease, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

Winston Jeshuran is an Orthopedics provider in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Jeshuran is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Muscle Spasms, Scoliosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Jeshuran is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Gayles is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gayles is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Herniated Disk. Dr. Gayles is currently accepting new patients.

Subodh Agrawal is a Cardiologist in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Agrawal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Orrin Swayze is an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Swayze is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Swayze is currently accepting new patients.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Bursitis, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

Wesley Miller, D.O., RMSK is a Physiatrist who is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is an American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow. Dr. Miller provides nonsurgical orthopedic care to patients utilizing his training in nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sports-related injuries. His practice includes nonsurgical orthopedic medicine, interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine, regenerative medicine, ultrasonography, electromyography, and minimally invasive interventional procedures.Dr. Miller is from Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his medical training at the Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He went on to complete his fellowship from the Bodor Clinic in Napa, California. As a doctor of osteopathy and a PM&R physician Dr. Miller's philosophy in treating patients includes assisting in the natural healing process by way of interventional and minimally invasive procedures allowing for the fastest possible recovery. His goal is to improve function, pain, and quality of life. Dr. Miller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Bursitis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Tendinitis.

Anuj Patel, M.D., is a board eligible orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained spine surgery. Dr. Patel specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery (MIS) techniques that allow for less post-operative pain, decreased soft tissue injury, less blood loss, and faster recovery times. He treats all spinal conditions of the neck and back including degenerative, traumatic, oncologic, and deformity conditions. Dr. Patel also treats pediatric orthopedic spine, including scoliosis.Dr. Patel performs all spinal surgeries including anterior and posterior cervical decompression and fusion, cervical disc replacement, cervical laminoplasty, lumbar microdiscectomy and laminectomy, and thoracic and lumbar anterior, lateral, and posterior fusion, all through minimally invasive approaches.Dr. Anuj Patel completed his fellowship training in 2019 including a surgery of the spine fellowship at the Harvard University Combined Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston, Massachusetts. Additionally, he holds a specialized sub-fellowship in minimally invasive techniques from the Microendoscopic Spine Institute, in Boston, MA, where he focused on endoscopic spine procedures.Dr. Patel completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Emory University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery in Atlanta, Georgia in 2018 where he was elected chief resident of his residency program. Dr. Patel received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine in Mobile, Alabama in 2013, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C. in 2009 with ACS Accreditation in Biology. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Osteotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Christopher E. Alexander, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He practices in our Brookhaven and Piedmont West locations. Dr. Alexander provides nonsurgical orthopedic care to patients utilizing his training in nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and sports-related injuries. His practice includes nonsurgical orthopedic medicine, interventional spine, and musculoskeletal medicine, Botox injections to treat migraine and dystonia, spinal cord stimulation, and sympathetic blocks.Dr. Alexander is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. and completed medical school at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. He completed a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at The University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine and went on to complete a Pain Medicine Fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. As a PM&R physician, Dr. Alexander's goal is to improve function, pain, and quality of life for his patients. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Dr. Marc Guitton served in the U.S. Air Force, and is board certified in Neurosurgery.In his spare time, Dr. Guitton enjoys hunting, fishing and travel with his family. Dr. Guitton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. William J. Lichtenfeld, M.D., is a physiatrist who is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He holds a subspecialty in main management. He is an American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow. Dr. Lichtenfeld provides nonsurgical orthopaedic care to patients utilizing his training in nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sports-related injuries. His practice includes nonsurgical orthopaedic medicine, interventional spinal injections, electrodiagnostic medicine, sports medicine and physical medicine. Areas of Interest Pain Management Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Spinal Injections Discography Radio Frequency Pain Management Techniques Board Certification American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Fellow Education Residency: Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, NY, NY, 1996, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1994, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Internship: Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ, 1993, Internship Medical Degree: New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ, 1992, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: State University of New York at Albany, Albany, NY, 1988, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Professional Memberships American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medical Association of Georgia Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation International Spinal Injection Society American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine Community Involvement Dr. Lichtenfeld is very involved in community affairs, is an avid sports enthusiast and works closely with many recreational sporting events, including coaching his daughter's soccer team. 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. Lichtenfeld is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Paul Jeffords is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jeffords has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Gregory Franklin II, MD is a board-certified physiatrist and is fellowship trained in Interventional Spine & Musculoskeletal Medicine. Dr. Franklin earned his undergraduate degree in biological sciences at Clemson University and attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina. He went on to complete his residency training at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) Hospitals. He did his fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina where he also served as faculty clinical instructor.His goal is to decrease pain and to restore functional ability so that his patients can get back to the life that they want to live. He uses a comprehensive approach to treat the whole patient and specializes in non-operative interventions to treat the spine and other musculoskeletal disorders.Dr. Franklin has won numerous awards during his academic and professional career including most recently being named one of Atlanta Magazine's 2022 Top Doctors. He is a member of several prestigious organizations such as the Spine Intervention Society, North American Spine Society, and American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Franklin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Scoliosis.

Rutvij Shah, MD, MPH is an ACGME accredited fellowship trained Interventional Pain physician. Dr. Shah is a board-certified Neurologist and an active member of several well-known national and international pain societies. He has published numerous scientific papers and abstracts and participated in many clinical trials. Dr. Shah was also the recipient of the Business Rate - Best of 2024 - Pain Management Physician.As Director of Interventional Pain, Dr. Shah will provide management of chronic pain with state of the art interventional procedures. Dr. Shah is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Chronic Pain, and Vertebroplasty.