
Overview
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 Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Trochlear Dysplasia, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1755 Highway 34 East, Suite 2200, Newnan, GA 30265
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.
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 Fayetteville
Kevin U. Park, M.D., is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship trained in spine surgery. His practice includes adult degenerative cervical, thoracic and lumbar spinal pathology, traumatic spinal injuries, motion preservation technology, also known as total disc arthroplasty, and minimally invasive spinal surgery. Dr. Park has conducted research and presented at both national and international meetings. As an avid golfer, his research studying the ability of golfers to return to sport after lumbar fusion has been both an intellectual and personal endeavor. Preserving quality of life in patients led Dr. Park to become a spine surgeon. Utilizing techniques such as motion preservation technology and minimally invasive procedures can influence patient outcome, returning them to the things they love doing.Dr. Park makes presentations on the topic of scoliosis and innovative treatment techniques within the communities in which he serves. Dr. Park is also fluent in Korean. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spondylolisthesis. His top areas of expertise are Scoliosis, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical 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
- BursitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Knock KneesDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Knock Knees.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Desai isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Baker CystDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Beukes Familial Hip DysplasiaDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Beukes Familial Hip Dysplasia.
- BowlegsDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Bowlegs.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Desai isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.


