Dr. Rahul K. Goel is a highly skilled orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacement. With a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, Dr. Goel focuses on a range of conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, avascular necrosis, periprosthetic joint infection, complications from total joint replacement, and fracture care. His expertise extends to various procedures such as total hip replacement, anterior total hip replacement, revision total hip replacement, total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, revision total knee replacement, and robotic total joint replacement. Additionally, he treats degenerative knee and hip conditions and offers general orthopedic fracture care.Dr. Goel's approach to patient care is rooted in his belief that orthopedic surgery can significantly enhance patients' quality of life by relieving pain and restoring function. He understands that each patient is unique, and orthopedic issues do not occur in isolation. Therefore, he takes a comprehensive approach, considering each patient's medical history, lifestyle, and social support network. By fostering a collaborative environment, Dr. Goel works closely with his patients to develop personalized treatment plans that include both surgical and non-surgical interventions. His goal is not only to address orthopedic issues but also to empower patients to lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.Dr. Goel is proficient in advanced technologies and treatments, including robotic total hip and total knee replacement, anterior total hip replacement, and augmented reality navigational systems. He holds certifications in ROSA, MAKO, and CORI robotic systems, underscoring his commitment to utilizing cutting-edge techniques in his practice.Throughout his career, Dr. Goel has received numerous accolades, including induction into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha, Excellence in Research Award from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and several resident research awards from the Georgia Orthopedic Society and Eastern Orthopedic Association. He completed his fellowship in adult reconstruction at Duke, where he was mentored by leading figures in the field, including two past presidents of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) and the current president of the Hip Society. Dr. Goel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee 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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Areas of Expertise Reconstructive Spine Surgery, Cervical Spine Surgery, Minimal Invasive Spine Surgery, Lumbar Spine Surgery, Total Disc Arthroplasty, Kyphoplasty, General Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Education Medical Degree: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC Residency: Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC Fellowship: Spine Surgery Fellowship-Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Goins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Laminectomy, and Hip Replacement.

Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine, Comprehensive Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder and Knee Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Medical School: Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Residency: Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC Fellowship: Sports Medicine, Southern California Orthopaedic Institute Other Office Locations Griffin: 665 South Eighth Street, Griffin, GA 30224|Phone: 770-227-7050|Fax: 770-229-1014 Fayetteville: 1336 Highway 54 W, Building 500, Fayetteville, GA 30214|Phone: 770-461-1238|Fax: 770-460-6610. Dr. Albritton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Acute Pain, Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

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

William Ross is an Orthopedics specialist and a Podiatric Surgeon in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Ross is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Osteoarthritis, Scoliosis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Ross is currently accepting new patients.

Shreekant Vasudhev is a Hospital Medicine provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Vasudhev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Gastrostomy and Hip Replacement.

Mark Mudano is an Orthopedics provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Mudano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Mudano is currently accepting new patients.

Victor Okeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Okeh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Sickle Cell Disease, Costochondritis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Okeh is currently accepting new patients.

Ifeoma Okafor is a Hospital Medicine provider in Riverdale, Georgia. Dr. Okafor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Okafor is currently accepting new patients.

Michael York is an Orthopedics provider in College Park, Georgia. Dr. York is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Sciatica, and Hip Replacement. Dr. York is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Harvey is an Orthopedics provider in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coccydynia, Decorticate Posture, Decerebrate Posture, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Harvey is currently accepting new patients.

Manjit Pakkala is a Hospital Medicine provider in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Pakkala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Myringotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Viral Patel is a Hospital Medicine provider in Fayetteville, Georgia. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Trichostasis Spinulosa, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Liver Failure, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Joseph Sutton is an Orthopedics provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Sutton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Sutton is currently accepting new patients.

Elias Tsirakoglou is a General Surgeon in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Tsirakoglou is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Tsirakoglou is currently accepting new patients.

Kabir Das, MD earned his medical degree from Kasturba Medical College and completed his residency at Mercer University School of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine. Prior to Piedmont, Dr. Das worked in a group practice in Griffin for the last 15 years where he practiced outpatient, hospital, and hospice care. His experience in healthcare gives him a broader perspective to better serve his patients.In his spare time, Dr. Das enjoys spending time with his boys, playing tennis, and participating in Ironman 70.3s. Dr. Das is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Ulcerative Colitis, Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Colonoscopy.

Jesus Vazquez is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Decatur, Georgia. Dr. Vazquez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Hip Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Vazquez is currently accepting new patients.