Michael Shuler is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Shuler is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Compartment Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Shuler is currently accepting new patients.

Snehal C. Dalal, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in surgery of the hand and upper extremity, including elbow and shoulder arthroscopy and reconstruction, Dr. Dalal's practice includes general orthopaedics and sports medicine. Dr. Dalal has special interest, training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of employment injuries.Dr. Dalal has served as team physician for Duluth and Central Gwinnett High Schools, co-director of the BB&T Atlanta Open professional tennis tournaments, and side-line physician for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game. Dr. Dalal also serves as the hand surgeon for the Atlanta Gladiators professional hockey team. Honors / Recognition Appointments: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Dalal is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Rhizarthrosis, and Tendinitis.

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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Sierra G. Phillips, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Phillips' practice includes hand surgery wrist surgery, elbow surgery, arthritis treatment, fracture care and work injuries. She has a special interest in Mini-Open Carpal Tunnel Release. Dr. Phillips' goal is to work together with the patient to determine a diagnosis and help the patient work through a treatment plan all the while maintaining open communication. Dr. Phillips is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Axillary Nerve Dysfunction, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Tenotomy.

Donald E. Fowler III, M.D. is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon who completed his fellowship at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, New York. His specialties include Knee, Shoulder, Elbow and Ankle Arthroscopy, Sports Medicine, Total Joint Replacement Surgery, General Orthopaedics and Fracture Care. Dr. Fowler believes that every patient is an athlete at some level, and he has extensive experience with athletes at the professional, college, high school, and recreational levels. He remains active in research particularly in the fields of ACL reconstruction and meniscal transplantation. Areas of Expertise Sports Medicine Shoulder Arthroscopy Total Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Care Education Fellowship: Hospital for Special Surgery/Cornell Medical Center, New York, NY, 2014, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Fellowship Residency: Duke University, Durham, NC, 2013, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2008, Doctor of Medicine Undergraduate Degree: Duke University, Durham, NC, 2003, Bachelor of Science, Biology and Anatomy Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Arthroscopy Association of North America Piedmont Society Frank Bassett Society Community Involvement Dr. Fowler currently serves as a Medical Consultant and Atlanta Affiliate physician for the New York Mets Professional Baseball Team. During his sports fellowship, he was Team Physician for the New York Mets, and assisted in care for the New York Giants, New York Knicks, and Brooklyn Nets. While in residency, Dr. Fowler served as Team Physician for both the Duke University Blue Devils Basketball and Football teams. He has covered High School football games for the last six years and currently is the team physician for Paulding County and Hiram High Schools. 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 Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Cartersville Hospital, Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Dr. Fowler is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Gary Lourie is a Hand Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lourie has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Radial Nerve Dysfunction, Tennis Elbow, Nerve Decompression, and Osteotomy.

David Rehak is a Hand Surgeon in Columbus, Georgia. Dr. Rehak is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Dupuytren Contracture, and Rhizarthrosis.

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 highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, Tennis Elbow, Rhizarthrosis, and Nerve Decompression.

Diane Payne, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity. She provides orthopedic care to patients in our Newnan location. Dr. Payne's practice includes comprehensive care of adult and pediatric upper extremity injuries and ailments, fracture care, as well as work injuries.Dr. Payne graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Microbiology. She completed her Masters in Physical Therapy degree at Emory University and went on the receive her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Payne completed her residency in Orthopedic Surgery as well as a Hand and Microvascular Fellowship at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, North Carolina.As one of the few female orthopedic surgeons in the Atlanta area, Dr. Payne listens carefully and spends time with her patients to understand their symptoms and goals. She also incorporates her background in physical therapy to offer both surgical and non-surgical options for managing orthopedic conditions. She is well known for her commitment to providing the highest quality care to each patient. Dr. Payne is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Tennis Elbow.

Ethan W. Dean, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained Orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity practicing in our Marietta location.Dr. Dean attended the University of Georgia where he graduated with high honors. After graduating from UGA he attended Yale Medical School. He completed his orthopedic surgery residency and hand and upper extremity fellowship at The University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. Dr. Dean is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Tennis Elbow.

Michael Burke is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Burke is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Tenosynovitis, and Dupuytren Contracture. Dr. Burke is currently accepting new patients.

Waldo Floyd is a Hand Surgeon in Macon, Georgia. Dr. Floyd is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren Contracture, and Trigger Thumb. Dr. Floyd is currently accepting new patients.

Nicole Zelenski is a Hand Surgeon in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Zelenski has been practicing medicine for over 12 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Brachial Plexopathy, Erb's Palsy, Sandhaus Ben-Ami Syndrome, Osteotomy, and Trapeziectomy.

Travis Littleton is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Brookhaven, Georgia. Dr. Littleton is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Ganglion Cyst.

Stephen Klasson is a Hand Surgeon in Rome, Georgia. Dr. Klasson is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Hemangiopericytoma, Trigger Thumb, and Fasciotomy.

Michael Dunn is a Hand Surgeon in Brunswick, Georgia. Dr. Dunn is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

Trevor Starnes is a Hand Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Starnes is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizarthrosis, Tennis Elbow, Tendinitis, and Osteoarthritis.

Andy Zhu is a Hand Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Zhu is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Tenosynovitis, and Tendinitis.

Amrish Patel is a Hand Surgeon in Mcdonough, Georgia. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ganglion Cyst, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Trigger Thumb, and Rhizarthrosis.

Amit Patel is a Hand Surgeon in Canton, Georgia. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, and Ganglion Cyst.

Dean Worthingstun is a Hand Surgeon in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Dr. Worthingstun is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, and Trigger Thumb.

Michael Mangonon is a Hand Surgeon in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Mangonon is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ganglion Cyst, and Trigger Thumb.

Giles Becker is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Becker is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Dupuytren Contracture, Ganglion Cyst, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Becker is currently accepting new patients.

Steven Watson is a Hand Surgeon in Smyrna, Georgia. Dr. Watson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Ganglion Cyst, Rhizarthrosis, and Trigger Thumb.