The 20 Best Scoliosis Doctors Near Me in Athens, GA

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The 20 Best Scoliosis Doctors near Athens, GA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 64 doctor with experience in Scoliosis near Athens, GA. Of these, 57 are Experienced, 5 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Kimberly P. Walpert
    Distinguished in Scoliosis
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 150, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kimberly Walpert earned her medical degree at Tulane University School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery internship at the University of Tennessee at Memphis and a neurosurgical residency at The University of Tennessee and Semmes-Murphey Clinic in Memphis.Dr. Walpert is a fellow of the American Association of Neurosurgery and a member of the Neurological Society of America. She holds an appointment to the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and is an assistant clinical professor of neurosurgery at the University of Georgia Health Sciences Campus. She has a special interest in minimally invasive, microscopic treatment of spine disorders, head injury and radiosurgery and image-guidance in surgery for brain tumors. Dr. Walpert is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. Her top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica, Spinal Stenosis, Gastrostomy, and Microdiscectomy.

    Eric W. Sankey
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Neurosurgery

    Piedmont Physicians Neurosurgery Athens

    242 King Avenue, Suite 150, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Eric Sankey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced training in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery. He earned his medical degree from Johns Hopkins and completed his residency and fellowship at Duke.Using a patient-centered, evidence-based approach, Dr. Sankey treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including degenerative spine disease, spinal deformity, traumatic brain and spine injuries, peripheral nerve disorders, and tumors affecting the nervous system. Dr. Sankey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Sciatica, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Tissue Biopsy.

    Jonathan H. Payne
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Piedmont Orthopedics And Sports Medicine At Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Ave, Ste 700, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Jonathan Payne grew up in nearby Loganville, Georgia. He attended the University of Georgia and received a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology in 2008. Prior to beginning medical school, he volunteered to join the United States Army and was commissioned as an officer. He went on to complete medical training at The Medical College of Georgia in 2013. Following graduation, Dr. Payne completed five years of orthopedic surgery training at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, the only level 1 trauma center in the entire military.After completing residency in 2018, Dr. Payne served four years as a military orthopedic surgeon and performed hundreds of surgeries during this time. He played a key role in bringing robotic surgery capabilities to Fort Hood, Texas and has several years' experience with this technology.He is a combat veteran and deployed to a remote location in the Middle East with the elite Green Beret soldiers of the 5th Special Forces Group. During this time, he performed multiple surgeries on casualties near the front lines of a war zone and provided humanitarian medical aid to the local population. Dr. Payne has research articles published in peer-reviewed orthopedic journals and is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.Dr. Payne is board certified and specializes in major joint surgery of the shoulder, hip, and knee. He cares for problems related to tendon and ligament injuries, broken bones, arthritis and a wide range of injuries from sports and daily activities.He is happily married with two children, and has two miniature wiener dogs named Beau and Georgia. He enjoys spending time with family and is active in his church. The Georgia Bulldogs are near and dear to his heart as well as his mama's home cooking. Dr. Payne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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    Distinguished in Scoliosis
    Distinguished in Scoliosis

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shashikant Patil is a Neurosurgery provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Patil is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Stenosis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Orthopedics
    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Orthopedics

    Athens Orthopedic Clinic

    1765 Old West Broad Street, Building 2, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Tally is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tally is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Tally is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Scoliosis
    Advanced in Scoliosis

    Athens Orthopedic Clinic

    1765 Old West Broad Street, Building 2, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Julian Price is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Price is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Price is currently accepting new patients.

    Charles L. Braucher
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Internal Medicine | Pediatrics

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 3400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Christopher E. Doerr D.O. P.C.

    195 Miles St, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Doerr is a Physiatrist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Doerr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Sacroiliac Joint Disease, and Invertebral Disc Disease.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia, LLC - Athens/Prince Ave

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jon De Witte is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. De Witte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Mikulicz Disease, Headache, CAPOS Syndrome, and Vertigo. Dr. De Witte is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia, LLC - Athens/Prince Ave

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jared Mills is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Bronchogenic Cyst, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia, LLC - Athens/Prince Ave

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Clifford Smith is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Visceromegaly, Melorheostosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia, LLC - Athens/Prince Ave

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shane Kudela is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Kudela is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Liver Failure, Jaundice, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kudela is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia, LLC - Athens/Prince Ave

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ross Christopher is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Christopher has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS), and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Christopher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia, LLC - Athens/Prince Ave

    1199 Prince Avenue, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jerry Smith is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Headache, Herniated Disk, CAPOS Syndrome, and Vertigo. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

    1199 Prince Ave, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Rhodes is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rhodes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Chronic Cough, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Athens Orthopedic Clinic

    1765 Old West Broad Street, Building 2, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mitchel Leavitt is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Leavitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Bursitis. Dr. Leavitt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Athens Orthopedic Clinic

    1765 Old West Broad Street, Building 2, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mason Florence is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Florence is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Florence is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Athens Orthopedic Clinic

    1765 Old West Broad Street, Building 2, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradley Register is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Register is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Bursitis. Dr. Register is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Radiology | Neuroradiology
    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Radiology | Neuroradiology

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

    1230 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Rosebrock is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Rosebrock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, CAPOS Syndrome, Vertigo, and Headache. Dr. Rosebrock is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Scoliosis
    Experienced in Scoliosis

    Radiology Associates Of North Georgia

    1230 Baxter Street, 
    Athens, GA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Busch is a Radiologist in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Busch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Scoliosis. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Sclerosing Mesenteritis. Dr. Busch is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Scoliosis?

    Scoliosis is an abnormal curving of the spine. Your spine is your backbone. It runs straight down your back. Everyone's spine naturally curves a bit. But people with scoliosis have a spine that curves too much. The spine might look like the letter C or S.

    When should I see a Scoliosis doctor near Athens, GA?

    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 Scoliosis doctor near Athens, GA?

    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 Scoliosis doctors near Athens, GA?

    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 Scoliosis doctors near Athens, GA?

    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 Scoliosis doctor near Athens, GA?

    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 Scoliosis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis doctor near Athens, GA?

    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 Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis doctors near Athens, GA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Scoliosis 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 Scoliosis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Scoliosis 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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