Richard Maxa is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Maxa has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Tuan L. Bui, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Bui is a fellowship trained spine surgeon. Dr. Bui believes that the key to being a good doctor is being a great listener. Dr. Bui lives by this personal philosophy and brings it into his practice of medicine. Areas of Expertise Adult Degenerative Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Pathology Traumatic Spinal Injuries Motion Preservation Technology (Total Disc Arthroplasty) Minimally-Invasive Spinal Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, North Carolina 2012 Surgery of the Spine Fellowship Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 2011, Orthopaedic Residency Medical Degree: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Doctor of Medicine 2006 Masters Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 1998, Master of Medical Science, Anesthesiologist Assistant Undergraduate Degree: Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 1996, Bachelor of Science, Biology Professional Memberships Atlanta Spine Society (Founder) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons North American Spine Society Cervical Spine Research Society International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery Community Involvement In his free time, Dr. Bui seeks to give back to the community in the United States and abroad. He enjoys traveling and spends a great deal of time doing volunteer work and medical mission trips. During his fellowship year, he traveled around the country as well as internationally to learn advance technology and surgical techniques that are used around the world. He continues to travel and teach surgeons new innovative techniques and procedures. He is well known and is published in multiple orthopedic journals and media. 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. Bui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

Preetesh Patel, MD received his medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine. He did his residency at Emory University. Dr. Patel completed a Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego.Dr. Patel is recognized as an innovator and an expert in a variety of minimally invasive treatments. His expertise includes Epidural Steroid Injections, Selective Nerve Root Injection, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Ganglion blocks and Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty.Dr. Patel enjoys cycling, photography, traveling, racing cars and music in his free time. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

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.

Galal Gargodhi is a Pain Medicine provider in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Gargodhi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Facet Joint Syndrome, Giant Axonal Neuropathy, and Pudendal Neuralgia.

Eli Garrard is an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Garrard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

Achraf Makki is a Neurologist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Makki has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Stroke, Opisthotonos, and Muscle Spasms.

Jason Velez is an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Velez has been practicing medicine for over 22 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Nate Bernardo is a Physiatrist in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Bernardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Peter Symbas is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Symbas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Symbas is currently accepting new patients.

Ademola Opanuga is a primary care provider, practicing in Pain Medicine in Norcross, Georgia. Dr. Opanuga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Opanuga is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Frantz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lilburn, Georgia. Dr. Frantz has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Harlan Bruner is a Neurosurgery provider in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Bruner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Bruner is currently accepting new patients.

James Wheeler is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and General Practice in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Wheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Obesity in Children, Obesity, and Insomnia. Dr. Wheeler is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Shelton is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Shelton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, and Sciatica. Dr. Shelton is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Hartman is a Neurosurgery provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Hartman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Hydrocephalus, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, and Meningioma. Dr. Hartman is currently accepting new patients.

Henry Moon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Moon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

Dayna London is a Physiatrist in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. London is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Absence of Tibia, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Dr. London is currently accepting new patients.

Shamolie Wyckoff is a Pain Medicine specialist and a Physiatrist in Duluth, Georgia. Dr. Wyckoff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Sciatica, and Scoliosis. Dr. Wyckoff is currently accepting new patients.