Daniel Colon is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Colon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Opisthotonos, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

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 Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, and Cervical Spondylosis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

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 Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Jeffrey Smith is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Distal Arthrogryposis Type 6, Trismus-Pseudocamptodactyly Syndrome, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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 Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

"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 Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Samina Bhatti is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Cysts, Vaginal Dryness, Congenital Hyperinsulinism, and Macroamylasemia. Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Allman is a Nurse Practitioner in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Mr. Allman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top area of expertise is Muscle Spasms. Mr. Allman is currently accepting new patients.

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 Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Klippel-Feil Syndrome.

Gabriel Marrero is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Marrero has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Wallerian Degeneration, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

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 Muscle Spasms. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Decorticate Posture, and Decerebrate Posture.

Deborah Rodriguez is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Rodriguez has been practicing medicine for over 31 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. Her top areas of expertise are Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol.

Riaz Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lawrenceville,, Georgia. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Thomas Whiteneck is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Whiteneck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Whiteneck is currently accepting new patients.

Waheed Bhatti is an Internal Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Bhatti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Plantar Fasciitis, and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). Dr. Bhatti is currently accepting new patients.

Kevin Pharris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Pharris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cellulitis, and Acute Cystitis. Dr. Pharris is currently accepting new patients.

Rebecca Showalter is a Nurse Practitioner in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Showalter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. Her top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Achilles Tendon Rupture. Ms. Showalter is currently accepting new patients.

George Rafeedie is a Family Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Rafeedie is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Muscle Spasms. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST). Dr. Rafeedie is currently accepting new patients.