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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Opioid Induced Constipation.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Hip Replacement, and Laminectomy.

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

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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Sciatica, Chronic Pain, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Jose Mathew is a Pain Medicine provider in Suwanee, Georgia. Dr. Mathew has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Spinal Stenosis.

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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

An Do is a Physiatrist in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Do has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, and Klippel-Feil Syndrome.

Srinand Mandyam is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Mandyam has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Gerald Chai is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Chai has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Shawn Banon is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Banon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Nutcracker Syndrome (NCS), Cervical Spondylosis, and Chronic Pain.

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

Sandeep Vaid is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Vaid has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Neuralgia, and Knee Replacement.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Wallerian Degeneration, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

Daniel Gianoli is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Gianoli has been practicing medicine for over 8 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Steven Nguyen is a Pain Medicine provider in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Dr. Nguyen has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Chronic Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Herniated Disk.

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 Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Razia Shareef is a Physiatrist and a Physician Assistant in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Ms. Shareef has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Her top area of expertise is Sacroiliac Joint Disease. Ms. Shareef is currently accepting new patients.

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

David Tran is a Pain Medicine provider in Alpharetta, Georgia. Dr. Tran has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

Scott Masson is a Pain Medicine specialist and an Anesthesiologist in Cumming, Georgia. Dr. Masson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Disease. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Chronic Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and Cervical Spondylosis. Dr. Masson is currently accepting new patients.