My goal has always been to make my patients feel comfortable that they have come to the right place. They know immediately that I am going to do everything in my power to get them well, as quickly as possible, and in the most pain free manner possible. By listening, thoroughly explaining, and being gentle and compassionate, I have been able to develop relationships with my patients that make them very comfortable with my care. Dr. Alvarez is married to his beautiful wife Lori. They have two handsome sons, Grant and Alex. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with his family and getting away to the beach for sport and fun. Dr. Alvarez provides service in Fayetteville, Newnan, Peachtree City. Mr. Alvarez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Fibromatosis.

Orthopaedic Surgery / Hand and Upper Extremity Virginia M. Jones, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jones is fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. Her practice includes general orthopaedics and sports medicine with specialty training in surgery of the hand and upper extremities. Areas of Expertise Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery Sports Medicine Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburg, PA, 2013, Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship Residency: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2012, Orthopaedic Surgery Internship Internship: Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2008, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, 2007, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 2001, Bachelor of Science, Biology, Concentration in Medical Humanities Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery American Society for Surgery of the Hand American College of Surgeons Association of Women Surgeons Society of Microsurgical Specialists Georgia Orthopaedic Society Community Involvement Dr. Jones is active in the community educating in the area of hand and upper extremities, including the dangers of carpal tunnel. She is an active contributor to the Piedmont Healthcare Living Better blog site (see Related Stories on this page). Publications Jones VM, Morse A, Andoga AM, Baratz ME. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Elbow. Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics 23: 224-231. 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 Henry Hospital Piedmont Fayette Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Jones is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Domenic Scalamogna, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery with fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery. His practice encompasses a wide variety of orthopedic conditions to include general orthopedics, sports medicine, fracture care, and joint arthroplasty of the hip, knee and shoulder. Specific arthroplasty interests include custom total knee replacement as well as anterior total hip arthroplasty, also known as front hip replacement. Total hip replacement through the front of the joint preserves important hip muscles essential for ambulation while also eliminating post-operative restrictions resulting in a more expeditious post-operative recovery.Following completion of his general surgery internship at the National Naval Medical Center in 2002, Dr. Scalamogna completed a course in Aviation Medicine in Pensacola, FL and subsequently served as a Naval Flight Surgeon for Carrier Air Wing ONE. He participated in Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom during a six-month deployment aboard the USS Enterprise (CNV-65). Following his tour as a Naval Flight Surgeon, Dr. Scalamogna entered his orthopedic residency in 2005 at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, MD. While at Bethesda, his unique training encompassed the evaluation and treatment of complex extremity war wound reconstruction. After 12 years of active duty service, he completed his final tour in the United States Navy as a staff orthopedic surgeon at the Naval Hospital in Naples, Italy.Actively serving the military population, Dr. Scalamogna volunteers for the Wounded Warrior Project, as well as caring for pilots and members of the aviation industry with orthopedic conditions. Dr. Scalamogna is fluent in Italian and welcomes Italian-speaking patients. Dr. Scalamogna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Orthopaedic Surgery / Knee and Shoulder Surgery Susan S. Jordan, M.D., is double-board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. She is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Jordan is fellowship trained in sports medicine. Her specialties include sports medicine and arthroscopy with a special interest in the treatment of knee and shoulder problems. Areas of Interest Sports Medicine Arthroscopic Surgery Knee Surgery Shoulder Surgery Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Subspecialty certificate: Sports Medicine American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow Education Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical School, Center for Sports Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 2007, Sports Medicine Fellowship Residency: Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency, Boston, MA, 2006, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, 2002, General Surgery Internship Medical Degree: Harvard Medical School, Boston MA, 2001, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Duke University, Durham, NC, 1996, Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Literature Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Medical Association American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Georgia Orthopaedic Society Medical Association of Georgia Community Involvement Dr. Jordan was a champion junior golfer at the national level while growing up in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University and went on to attend Harvard Medical School. She has cared for the Carnegie Mellon University football team and Robert Morris University hockey and served as Assistant Team Physician to the Pittsburg Penguins for three years including their Stanley Cup-winning year of 2009. She enjoys caring for athletes at all levels and ages. Languages (other than English that are utilized for patient care) Dr. Jordan is fluent in Spanish. 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 Fayette Hospital Piedmont Henry Hospital Piedmont Newnan Hospital. Dr. Jordan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, and Bursitis.

Charles T. Fryberger III, M.D., is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with specialized expertise in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery, serving patients at our Fayetteville and Peachtree City locations. Dr. Fryberger completed his fellowship at the renowned Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute, and his areas of specialization include knee, shoulder, elbow, and ankle arthroscopy, sports medicine, total joint replacement surgery, general orthopedics, adult and pediatric fracture care, and work-related injuries.A graduate of Auburn University, Dr. Fryberger earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed his orthopedic residency at the prestigious Campbell Clinic, University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. With extensive experience treating athletes at the professional, collegiate, and high school levels, Dr. Fryberger has honed his skills in sports medicine. During his fellowship, he provided medical coverage for the University of Alabama football team and other university sports programs.In addition to his work with the University of Alabama, Dr. Fryberger has covered major sporting events, including the 2022 SEC Baseball Tournament, the Birmingham Barons Minor League Baseball team, and the USFL's Philadelphia Stars. He also served as a medical provider at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, covering sports such as muay thai, wakeboarding, waterskiing, sport climbing, canopy piloting, and gymnastics. Locally, he helps lead our Fayette County Sports Medicine Outreach Program, serves as the team physician for McIntosh High School, and covers additional high schools in the area. Dr. Fryberger also leads the Friday night football injury clinic throughout the football season at our Peachtree City location, dedicating his expertise to supporting high school athletes and actively engaging with the community.Outside of his medical career, Dr. Fryberger enjoys wakeboarding, ultimate frisbee, and golf, and he is a passionate guitarist. Dr. Fryberger resides in the Fayetteville-Peachtree City area with his wife, who was also his college sweetheart, and their three children. Dr. Fryberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Areas of Expertise Surgery of the Foot & Ankle Sports Medicine General Orthopaedics Education Medical Degree: Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Residency: Drexel University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA Fellowship: Foot and Ankle Surgery, Drexel University School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Bursitis.

David A. Brcka, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is fellowship trained in sports medicine. Dr. Brcka has advanced training in arthroscopic hip preservation surgery, a minimally-invasive procedure for treating many painful hip conditions.Dr. Brcka's practice includes sports medicine and general orthopedics with special interest in hip arthroscopy for hip pain, total and reverse shoulder arthroplasty, shoulder arthroscopy, and shoulder replacement surgery. He is also skilled at treating femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) and providing total knee arthroplasty, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, trauma and fracture care.Dr. Brcka understands that seeking treatment for an orthopedic injury can be a confusing, and sometimes intimidating process. When you entrust your care with him, he will strive to help you understand your condition, and help you select the best treatment based on your unique situation. Dr. Brcka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Kyle Schuller is a Radiologist in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Schuller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Breast Lump, Cholesterol Pneumonia, Lung Nodules, and Visceromegaly. Dr. Schuller is currently accepting new patients.

Timothy Ghattas is an Orthopedics provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Ghattas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ghattas is currently accepting new patients.

Stanley Kalish is a Nurse Practitioner in Jonesboro, Georgia. Mr. Kalish is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome, Morton Neuroma, Tendinitis, and Synovitis. Mr. Kalish is currently accepting new patients.

Félix RodrÃguez-del RÃo, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon in the subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio's practice includes comprehensive treatment options for foot and ankle conditions, including foot and ankle arthroscopy, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, total ankle replacement, deformities of the foot, neuropathy, and charcot foot. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio also treats general orthopedic conditions, including sports injuries, fractures and dislocations, and workers' compensation injuries.Areas of interest include sports orthopedics, diabetic foot, pediatric general orthopedics, fracture care, and workers' compensation. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking patients.Dr. RodrÃguez-del RÃo has taken an active role in the community. Dr. Rodriguez-del Rio served as Foot and Ankle Consultant for the Puerto Rico Volleyball Olympic Team. During his tenure as President of the Orthopaedic State Society, he organized public service clinics in Puerto Rico for the underserved communities and contributed to public service weekly radio programs to orient and assist underserved and aging communities. He continues to take an active role in the medical community, serving as a medical consultant for ACUMED International Corporation. Dr. Rio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Since the inception of the Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia over 40 years ago, I have always strived to make this practice family oriented. We have always tried to add doctors to our practice that compliment us both on a personal level but also academically. We strive to bring in the best surgically trained podiatrists with impeccable bedside manner. Dr. Giovinco founded the Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia in 1982 and opened his first office in Peachtree City where he now resides with his wife Mindy and their six children. He is involved in his local community and coaches a recreational youth basketball league. Dr. Giovinco provides service in Newnan and Peachtree City. Mr. Giovinco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Fibromatosis, Ledderhose Disease, Plantar Fasciitis, and Morton Neuroma.

Nicholas Giovinco is a Nurse Practitioner in Newnan, Georgia. Mr. Giovinco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Plantar Fasciitis, Ledderhose Disease, Fibromatosis, and Tendinitis. Mr. Giovinco is currently accepting new patients.

Tobias von Bergen, MD is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery. Dr. von Bergen's practice includes wrist, elbow, and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, comprehensive care of adult and pediatric upper extremity injuries and ailments, fracture care, as well as work injuries. He has a special interest in advanced care for lost limbs, including targeted muscle reinnervation, regenerative peripheral nerve surgery and neuroma management. Dr. Von Bergen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Nerve Decompression.

Todd A. Schmidt, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Schmidt is fellowship trained in both shoulder surgery and sports medicine. His practice includes orthopaedic surgery with a special interest in sports medicine, shoulder, hip and knee disorders and arthritic joint reconstruction He is an innovator in the use of computer-assisted surgery in joint replacement and in the evaluation of hip disorders, and the use of arthroscopy to treat them. Prior to his founding role in OrthoAtlanta, Dr. Schmidt held leadership positions on the Board of Directors and Finance Committee for the Hughston Clinic. He also has served as the Board Chair and Finance Chair at OrthoAtlanta.Dr. Schmidt is active in community athletic events, having served as a physician for the USA Olympic Sports Medicine Association and the Special Olympics. He also has served as the Medical Director for the LPGA, Chick-fil-A Charity Golf Championship and both the Peach Bowl and Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl in multiple years. Dr. Schmidt also served as an associate team physician for the Atlanta Falcons. In addition, he continues his relationship as team physician for Union Grove High School and Strong Rock Christian School. Dr. Schmidt is a past Chief of Medical Staff at Piedmont Henry Hospital. He is on the board of the Georgia Orthopedic Society, and is a past president. He is also on the Board of Counselors of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) and serves on the governing board of Piedmont Henry Hospital. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Richard J. Bowles, MD, provides orthopedic care to patients in our McDonough and Stockbridge locations. His practice includes general orthopedics with a specialization in sports medicine. He has special interests in ACL reconstruction and complex knee surgery (including multiligamentous reconstruction and cartilage salvage/knee preservation) and advanced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee.Dr. Bowles graduated with honors from the University of Louisville and continued his education at the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky, after a career in engineering and business. After completing a general surgery internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital) in Boston, Dr. Bowles completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Colorado in Denver. He completed his sports medicine fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. He is a team physician for the US Ski & Snowboard Team. Dr. Bowles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Crellin is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon fellowship-trained in sports medicine and advanced arthroscopy. He specializes in the treatment of complex sports- and work-related injuries of the shoulder, knee, elbow, hip, ankle, hand, and foot, with particular expertise in cartilage restoration procedures and novel orthobiologic therapies. While highly skilled in surgery, Dr. Crellin emphasizes nonoperative management as a first-line approach whenever possible.His passion for orthopedics began in high school after sustaining a soccer injury and being inspired by the skill and compassion of his treating surgeon. Dr. Crellin earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine with honors from Marietta College, where he also obtained his Athletic Trainer's License. He completed medical school at Ohio University, residency at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and fellowship training in Sports Medicine/Advanced Arthroscopy at the University of Pennsylvania.Dr. Crellin has been in practice for more than 20 years in the greater Cincinnati area, where he built a large and respected practice known for both his surgical expertise and his strong patient-physician relationships. He is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics, holds a Certificate of Added Qualifications in Sports Medicine, and has served as a national board examiner and question writer for orthopedic and sports subspecialty boards. Dr. Crellin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Michael Burke is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Burke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Trotter is board certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. She is a native of Waterloo, IA, and has been working in wound care since 2011.""I am humbled to be part of such a great organization, the Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia. I strive to treat patients with compassionate care, understanding, and collaboration to provide the best treatment options available.""". Ms. Trotter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Fungal Nail Infection, Plantar Fasciitis, Fibromatosis, and Ledderhose Disease.

Megan Crosmer is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Crosmer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Synovitis. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Crosmer is currently accepting new patients.