Overview
Dr. Cody Hightower provides orthopedic care to patients in our Douglasville location. He is a candidate member of both the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. His practice includes general orthopedics with a focus and specialty fellowship training in surgery of the hand, elbow, and shoulder. His specific areas of surgical interest are listed below.Dr. Hightower is a Georgia native who graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Science in biology and then completed his Doctorate of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina. He then completed an extra year of subspecialty fellowship training at the University of Alabama Birmingham where he worked at the Andrews Sports Medicine Institute.
Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.
Insurance
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2976 Chapel Hill Road Suite 200, Douglasville, GA 30135
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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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.
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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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Nerve Decompression.
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Gary Lourie is a Hand Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lourie has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- BursitisDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Ganglion CystDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Ganglion Cyst.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- TendinitisDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- Tennis ElbowDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Tennis Elbow.
- Experienced
- Achilles Tendon RuptureDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Achilles Tendon Rupture.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Caffey DiseaseDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Caffey Disease.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Contracture DeformityDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Contracture Deformity.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.