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    MediFind found 25 doctor with experience in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis near Georgia, US. Of these, 23 are Experienced and 2 are Distinguished.

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      Distinguished in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Distinguished in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 250, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Willimon is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Willimon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Synovitis, Endoscopy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Willimon is currently accepting new patients.

      Distinguished in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Distinguished in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 250, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Crystal Perkins is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Perkins is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Perkins is currently accepting new patients.

      Shervin Oskouei
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

      Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta

      21 Ortho Lane, Fl1, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Farsi, French, Italian
      Offers Telehealth

      Shervin Oskouei is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Oskouei has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

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      Devon Tobey
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics | Oncology
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics | Oncology

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Piedmont West

      1800 Howell Mill Road Suite 200, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Devon R. Tobey is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic oncologist providing care to her patients out of our Cartersville, Piedmost West, and The Battery locations. She specializes in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal cancers, including bone and soft tissue tumors, joint replacements, fracture care, and other complex orthopedic conditions. Driven by her passion for helping patients overcome challenging medical obstacles, Dr. Tobey combines her technical proficiency with a compassionate approach to deliver personalized and comprehensive care to all her patients.Dr. Tobey's musculoskeletal oncology practice includes the treatment of metastatic disease, primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas, multiple myeloma, and lymphoma. In addition to oncology, Dr. Tobey also specializes in non-oncological adult reconstruction for primary and revision knee and hip replacements, avascular necrosis, and periprosthetic fracture care.Dr. Tobey attended the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Her passion for medicine and patient care led her to pursue a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Tobey completed her orthopedic residency at the Campbell Clinic in Memphis, Tennessee. Following her residency, Dr. Tobey sought further specialization in orthopedic musculoskeletal oncology and successfully completed a fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. This fellowship provided her with comprehensive training in the complex field of orthopedic oncology, equipping her with the expertise to manage musculoskeletal tumors and bone cancers with exceptional precision and care. Dr. Tobey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteochondroma, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Bone Tumor.

      Steven E. Blackwood
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Marietta

      620 Cherokee Street NE Suite 300, 
      Marietta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Steven E. Blackwood, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Blackwood offers comprehensive treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions including sports injuries, post-traumatic deformity, acute fractures, tendinopathy, chronic degenerative disease, and acquired toe deformity. He is experienced in fracture care, general orthopedics, ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and restoration, complex deformity correction, ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction, ankle replacement, and fusions of the ankle and midfoot. Dr. Blackwood also specializes in the treatment of common foot and ankle disorders including bunions, hammer toes, Morton's neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.Dr. Blackwood is from Roswell, GA and graduated with the highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed his medical training at the Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta and completed residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He went on to complete a foot and ankle fellowship at Grand Rapids Orthopedic Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan.During Dr. Blackwood's time at Georgia Tech he played collegiate baseball and is the only four year letterman to be named Mr. Georgia Tech. In 2018, he was inducted into the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He was also drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2005 MLB draft. Most recently, Dr. Blackwood served as the Team Physician at the University of Mississippi and Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS. Dr. Blackwood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Felix A. Rio
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Stockbridge

      1240 Eagles Landing Parkway, Suite 300, 
      Stockbridge, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Félix RodrÃguez-del RÃo, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio's practice includes comprehensive treatment options for foot and ankle conditions, including foot and ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, deformities of the foot, neuropathy, and charcot foot. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio also treats general orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries, fractures and dislocations, and workers' compensation injuries.Areas of interest include sports orthopedics, diabetic foot, pediatric general orthopedics, fracture care, and workers' compensation. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients.Dr. RodrÃguez-del RÃo has taken an active role in the community. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio served as Foot and Ankle Consultant for the Puerto Rico Volleyball Olympic Team. During his tenure as President of the Orthopaedic State Society, he organized public service clinics in Puerto Rico for the underserved communities and contributed to public service weekly radio programs to orient and assist underserved and aging communities. He continues to take an active role in the medical community, serving as a medical consultant for ACUMED International Corporation. Dr. Rio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

      James D. Muccio
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

      Piedmont Physicians Orthopedic Surgery Jasper

      620 J L White Dr STE 100, 
      Jasper, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      James Muccio, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Virginia School of Medicine & completed his residency at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine.Dr. Muccio specializes in sports-related injuries including fracture care, reconstructive & joint replacement surgery, & arthroscopy.In his spare time, Dr. Muccio enjoys scuba diving, snow skiing, and golfing.Dr. Muccio is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Muccio is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement.

      Eric R. Gordon
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics And Sports Medicine Of Athens

      1305 Jennings Mill Rd, Bldg 300-110, 
      Watkinsville, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Gordon, M.D. graduated from UGA and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and was selected to complete an ACGME accredited fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine at Emory University. Dr. Gordon has served as a team orthopedic surgeon for several professional and collegiate teams including the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. He is a current official team orthopedic surgeon for the University of Georgia athletics.Dr. Gordon specializes in advanced arthroscopic treatment of complex sports injuries and disorders of the shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. He has a particular interest in arthroscopic cartilage restoration, joint preservation, meniscus repair, complex knee ligament reconstruction, rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability reconstruction.Dr. Gordon is published in multiple peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and textbooks and has spoken nationally and internationally on advanced orthopedic cartilage techniques.In his spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys surfing, kitesurfing, racquetball, soccer, fishing, golf, skiing and rooting for the Dawgs.Eric Gordon, M.D. welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Gorham's Disease.

      Shivam J. Desai
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

      Georgia Bone And Joint Newnan

      1755 Highway 34 East, Suite 2200, 
      Newnan, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Shivam Desai, M.D., is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specialized in diagnosing and treating hip and knee conditions. His primary area of expertise is total joint replacement surgery as well as non-operative care. He has extensive training in minimally invasive surgery focused on rapid recovery as well as robotic assisted total joints. His practice also includes general orthopaedics and fracture care.Dr. Desai grew up in Greenville, South Carolina, but spent many of his summers visiting family in Newnan. He attended Duke University for college where he was a recipient of several academic scholarships. He then went to medical school at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston. While at MUSC, he was selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society and was awarded several merit-based scholarships. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland to complete his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Maryland Medical System which included training at the world-renowned R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center and Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Desai subsequently completed a dedicated Joint Replacement fellowship in Adelaide, Australia at Flinders Medical Centre where he learned the latest advancements in robotics, computer navigation, and complex joint reconstruction from surgeons from across the world.He has published multiple articles and presented at national meetings in order to advance the field of orthopaedics and optimize outcomes for his patients. He is an active participant in the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and International Congress for Joint Reconstruction (ICJR). Dr. Desai believes in using the latest evidence-based treatments in order to get patients back to doing what they love with or without surgery.Dr. Desai and his wife are excited to return to Georgia and be closer to family. In their spare time, they enjoy spending time outdoors playing tennis, hiking, and traveling. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Trochlear Dysplasia, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

      Michael J. Mathers
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Brookhaven

      3929 Peachtree Rd NE Ste 250, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Jonathan Mathers, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University and medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, total knee replacement, and fracture care. He employs the latest arthroscopic techniques including ACL reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff repairs, and treatment of shoulder instability. He also has a special interest in custom total knee replacement. He has extensive experience in both operative and nonoperative treatment of fractures throughout the skeleton including all upper and lower extremity fractures.Dr. Mathers is very active in the community and can be found on the sideline as the team physician for North Atlanta High School football and athletics. He also serves on the Georgia Arthritis Foundation Leadership Board.He has previously served as the assistant team physician for the MLB Houston Astros, NFL Houston Texans, and University of Houston Cougars. He has also been a team physician for Morehouse College, Georgia Perimeter College, and area high schools.Dr. Mathers believes in lifelong learning and is always striving to improve on current treatments. At the same time, he believes every patient has their own story and deserves personal attention. His goal is to build trust with each of his patients and to make informed healthcare decisions together as a team.He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children and enjoys photography, live music, soccer at all levels, and Duke basketball. Dr. Mathers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Pediatric Cardiology
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Pediatric Cardiology

      Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta

      1405 Clifton Rd NE, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Ryan Sheets is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatric Cardiologist in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Sheets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Infectious Arthritis, and Septic Arthritis.

      Charles T. Fryberger
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Fayetteville

      1265 Highway 54 West Suite 200, 
      Fayetteville, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Charles T. Fryberger III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, serving patients at our Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations. Dr. Fryberger completed his fellowship at the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute, and his areas of specialization include knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle arthroscopy, sports medicine, total joint replacement surgery, general orthopedics, adult and pediatric fracture care, and work-related injuries.A graduate of Auburn University, Dr. Fryberger earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the prestigious Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. With extensive experience treating athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels, Dr. Fryberger has honed his skills in sports medicine. During his fellowship, he provided medical coverage for the University of Alabama football team and other university sports programs.In addition to his work with the University of Alabama, Dr. Fryberger has covered major sporting events, including the 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament, the Birmingham Barons Minor League Baseball team, and the USFL's Philadelphia Stars. He also served as a medical provider at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, covering sports such as muay thai, wakeboarding, waterskiing, sport climbing, canopy piloting, and gymnastics. Locally, he helps lead our Fayette County Sports Medicine Outreach Program, serves as the team physician for McIntosh High School, and covers additional high schools in the area. Dr. Fryberger also leads the Friday night football injury clinic throughout the football season at our Peachtree City location, dedicating his expertise to supporting high school athletes and actively engaging with the community.Outside of his medical career, Dr. Fryberger enjoys wakeboarding, ultimate frisbee, and golf, and he is a passionate guitarist. Dr. Fryberger resides in the Fayetteville-Peachtree City area with his wife, who was also his college sweetheart, and their three children. Dr. Fryberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

      Spencer J. Woolwine
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

      Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center - Atlanta

      21 Ortho Lane, Fl1, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Experience:
      11+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Spencer Woolwine is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Woolwine has been practicing medicine for over 11 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Chondroma, Chondroblastoma, Osteochondroma, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics
      5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 250, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, German, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Tim Schrader is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Schrader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD), Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis, Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia, Osteonecrosis, and Osteotomy. Dr. Schrader is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      5445 Meridian Mark Rd Ste 250, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Busch is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Busch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteochondritis Dissecans, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Osgood-Schlatter Disease, Bone Graft, and Endoscopy. Dr. Busch is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery | Sports Medicine
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics | Podiatric Surgery | Sports Medicine

      Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic PA

      1163 Johnson Ferry Rd, Suite 200, 
      Marietta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Dominic Carreira is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Carreira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Plantar Fasciitis, Endoscopy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Carreira is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      59 Executive Park South Ne, Suite 2091, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Monson is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Monson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Epithelioid Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma Embryonal, Osteotomy, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Orthopedics

      Sports Medicine South Of Gwinnett-Lawrenceville

      1900 Riverside Pkwy, 
      Lawrenceville, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Levengood is an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Levengood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Herniated Disk, Tendinitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Sports Medicine | Orthopedics

      Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC

      6300 Hospital Pkwy, 
      Johns Creek, GA 
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Greek
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

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

      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis
      Experienced in Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis

      Piedmont Orthopedics, LLC

      1800 Howell Mill Rd Nw, Suite 200, 
      Atlanta, GA 
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Lachaud is an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lachaud has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Caffey Disease, Sciatica, Chondroblastoma, and Scoliosis. Dr. Lachaud is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 02/22/2026

      What is the definition of Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis?

      Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a disease in which the tissue lining the joints and tendons in the body (synovium) grows abnormally. It is characterized by a noncancerous mass or tumor. There are two types of PVNS: the local or nodular form (where the tumor involves the tendons that support the joint, or in one area of the joint) and the diffuse form (where the entire lining of the joint is involved). Symptoms might include: pain, limitation of movement, and locking of the joint. In some cases, the normal joint structure can be destroyed. The knee is most commonly affected by this condition, though it can occur in other joints such as the hip, shoulder, elbow, ankle, wrist, and rarely the jaw. The cause of PVNS is unknown.

      When should I see a Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor in Georgia, US?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor in Georgia, US?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctors in Georgia, US?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctors in Georgia, US?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor in Georgia, US?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor in Georgia, US?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctors in Georgia, US?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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