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.

Yong Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Hypersomnia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Roosevelt Offoha is an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Offoha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Scoliosis, Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis, Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Offoha is currently accepting new patients.

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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

Mohamed Koronfel is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Koronfel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Femoral Nerve Dysfunction, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Chronic Pain. Dr. Koronfel 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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Mines 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 Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Bone Graft. Dr. Koch is currently accepting new patients.

Tracy Harbut is a Pain Medicine provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Harbut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, and Opisthotonos. Dr. Harbut is currently accepting new patients.

Benjamin Abraham is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Abraham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Ayer is a Neurosurgery provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Ayer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery. Dr. Ayer is currently accepting new patients.

Satish Poddar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Poddar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Neuralgia. Dr. Poddar is currently accepting new patients.

Dave Seecharan is a Neurosurgery provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Seecharan 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, Delirium, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Seecharan is currently accepting new patients.

Bethwel Raore is a Neurosurgery provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Raore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Raore is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Michael Kissel is an Anesthesiologist in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Kissel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Invertebral Disc Disease, Fibromyalgia, and Phantom Limb Pain.

Brandon Tolman is a Physiatrist and a Pain Medicine provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Tolman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Invertebral Disc Disease. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Scoliosis. Dr. Tolman is currently accepting new patients.

David Stewart is an Anesthesiologist in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Stewart 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, Invertebral Disc Disease, and Herniated Disk.

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.