Dr. Steven E. Blackwood

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.

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.

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.