Cameron Neilson is a Nurse Practitioner in Loganville, Georgia. Mr. Neilson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Hammer Toe. Mr. Neilson is currently accepting new patients.

David Poynter, M.D. received his medical degree from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, which is where he also completed his internship and residency. Dr. Poynter went on to complete a sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine and has been practicing in Walton County since 2013. Dr. Poynter currently serves as a team physician at multiple local high schools.Dr. Poynter sees patients of all ages, including infants, adolescents, and adults. He has a special interest in sports medicine.In his spare time, Dr. Poynter enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 children, playing golf, and watching UGA athletics.Dr. Poynter accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Poynter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Concussion, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Bursitis.

Saima Syed is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Syed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction, Hyperhidrosis, Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Syed is currently accepting new patients.

Jayson Phelps is a Nurse Practitioner in Snellville, Georgia. Mr. Phelps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Corns and Calluses, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis. Mr. Phelps is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Joshua J. Wilder brings a wealth of experience and a patient-centered approach to the Ankle & Foot Centers of America. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, and raised in Cincinnati, OH, Dr. Wilder completed his undergraduate studies at Washington and Jefferson College before earning his medical degree from Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, OH. His postgraduate training includes a residency at Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh, focusing on rearfoot reconstruction and limb salvage, followed by a fellowship at Emory St. Joseph Hospital in Atlanta, GA, specializing in pediatric and adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.As a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Society of Podiatric Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, Georgia Podiatric Medical Association, and Western Pennsylvania Foot and Ankle Society, Dr. Wilder is recognized for his expertise and dedication to advancing food and ankle care. His professional interests are diverse, encompassing ankle arthroscopy, flatfoot reconstruction, sports medicine, and pediatrics.Currently residing in Stone Mountain, GA, with his partner, Dr. Wilder enjoys a life filled with activities such as weightlifting, swimmy, hiking, and exploring new places.'I pride myself in working with my patients to formulate a plan TOGETHER based on their specific needs and conditions. I know how it feels to be a patient and placing all your trust in the hands of a physician. That's why I feel it is especially important to establish an open and honest doctor-patient relationship without passing judgement. I will treat all of my patients like I would a close, personal, family member to provide the best medical care possible.'. Mr. Wilder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Hammer Toe, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Fibromatosis.

Jeffrey Smith is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. 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.

Dr. Roman moved to the Atlanta area from Ohio after earning undergraduate degrees in Accounting and Biology from Kent State University and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. Upon completing his residency in advanced reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at Emory-Northlake Medical Center, he joined Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia in 2006.Dr. Roman continues his commitment to the ongoing education and advancement of foot and ankle surgery with his active involvement in the local residency training program. He also lectures across the country as a faculty member and past chairman of The Podiatry Institute, a non-profit education foundation recognized internationally for its leading role in the advancement of podiatric medicine and surgery. He has made his personal contribution to surgical advancements in podiatric medicine through medical research and design, currently holding six patents in fixation and implantation devices.Residing with his family in the McDonough area, Dr. Roman gives back to his community by volunteering and providing care for those in need through the Hands of Hope Clinic, Inc. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, golf, cooking, and travel.Professional Statement'Attention to details. That is what I believe makes the patient's visit to our practice both beneficial and rewarding. I encourage our staff to treat every patient as if they are the only one we see. Focusing on the small things really makes our care stand out.'. Mr. Roman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Tendinitis.

Dr. Atoyebi is board certified in family medicine. She enjoys treating patients of all ages, from newborns to our most senior loved ones. Dr. Atoyebi has special interests in nutrition, women's health including contraceptive care, and lifestyle medicine. She performs minor office procedures including skin biopsies, joint injections, and osteopathic manipulation. She is also fluent in Spanish. She enjoys spending time with her family and two children, traveling, outdoor activities, and church.In her spare time, Dr. Atoyebi enjoys hiking and other adventures with her husband, traveling and spending time at church. Dr. Atoyebi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Congenital Mirror Movement Disorder, Tennis Elbow, and Bursitis.

John Thompson is a Podiatric Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Flat Feet, Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, and Osteotomy. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

"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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Brian E. Morgan, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in sports medicine, Dr. Morgan's practice includes general orthopaedics, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. Dr. Morgan has special interest in knee, shoulder and hip arthroscopy. Areas of Interest Sports Medicine Knee Arthroscopy Hip Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty certificate: Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA, 2002, Sports Medicine Fellowship Residency: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 2001, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Internship: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, 1997, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Duke University Medical School, Durham, NC, 1996, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA, 1992, Bachelor's degree in Economics Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Georgia Orthopaedic Society Hughston Society Medical Association of Georgia Community Involvement Dr. Morgan's special interest in sports medicine began as a participant. He is an avid sports enthusiast who played soccer and basketball on both the high school and collegiate levels. He is involved in many community, college and professional organizations, serving as an orthopaedic consultant and team physician. He has provided sideline medical coverage for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game and SEC football title games, ATP tennis, Atlanta Silverback Professional Soccer Team and the Georgia Force Arena Football Team. He currently serves as team physician for the Atlanta Gladiators Professional Hockey Team, UGA Hockey and Mill Creek High School Athletics. Appointments Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery 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. Morgan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Juriaan Van Der Heijden is a Physician Assistant in Loganville, Georgia. Mr. Van Der Heijden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top area of expertise is Plantar Fasciitis. Mr. Van Der Heijden is currently accepting new patients.

John Carr is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Loganville, Georgia. Dr. Carr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Neuropathy, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Reynolds Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Abraham is currently accepting new patients.

David Bell is a Podiatric Surgeon in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Foot Drop, Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC), Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Nephrectomy.

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 Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Neuralgia. Dr. Poddar is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Smith lives in Decatur, Georgia with his wife Robin and their daughter Chloe. He served as a podiatric surgeon in the United States Army for over 4 years. He is involved with his local community and Greater Atlanta Veteran community. In his free time, Pete enjoys soccer, golf and spending time with his family. Mr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis. His top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Athlete's Foot, Hammer Toe, and Ingrown Toenail.