Overview
Areas of Expertise Disorders of the Spine, Spine Surgery, Arthroscopic Surgery, Occupational Injuries, Joint Replacement Board Certified American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Medical Degree: Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC Residency: University of Virginia Hospitals, Charlottesville, VA Advanced Training Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery X-Stop for Spinal Stenosis Aspen Minimally Invasive Spine Fusion Facet Spine Fusion Microdiscectomy- Minimally Invasive Disc Surgery Kyphoplasty/ Vertebroplasty for Spine Fractures Disc Replacement Surgery Minimally Invasive Partial and Complete Knee Replacement Total Hip Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Ploska is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Sacroiliac Joint Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacement, and Laminectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
135 North Park Place, Suite 101, Stockbridge, GA 30281
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
Athens Orthopedic Clinic
William Tally is an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Tally is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Spinal Stenosis, Scoliosis, Herniated Disc Surgery, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Tally is currently accepting new patients.
Georgia Bone And Joint Newnan
If your health insurance plan is not on our list, please contact our office directly to confirm your health plan is in network. If your insurance requires a referral please call our office at 770-502-2175 option 1 to assist you with getting a referral from your PCP. Dr. Kessler is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Cervical Spondylosis, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.
Piedmont Orthopedics - OrthoAtlanta Gwinnett
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Ploska isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ploska isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- Sacroiliac Joint DiseaseDr. Ploska isAdvanced. Learn about Sacroiliac Joint Disease.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Ploska isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Ploska isAdvanced. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Experienced
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Ploska isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- BursitisDr. Ploska isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Ploska isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Ploska isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Ploska isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- CoccydyniaDr. Ploska isExperienced. Learn about Coccydynia.