Steven E. Blackwood, 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. Blackwood offers comprehensive treatment of a variety of foot and ankle conditions including sports injuries, post-traumatic deformity, acute fractures, tendinopathy, chronic degenerative disease, and acquired toe deformity. He is experienced in fracture care, general orthopedics, ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and restoration, complex deformity correction, ligament and tendon repair and reconstruction, ankle replacement, and fusions of the ankle and midfoot. Dr. Blackwood also specializes in the treatment of common foot and ankle disorders including bunions, hammer toes, Morton's neuromas, plantar fasciitis, and Achilles tendinitis.Dr. Blackwood is from Roswell, GA and graduated with the highest honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He completed his medical training at the Georgia Health Sciences University in Augusta and completed residency in orthopedic surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He went on to complete a foot and ankle fellowship at Grand Rapids Orthopedic Associates in Grand Rapids, Michigan.During Dr. Blackwood's time at Georgia Tech he played collegiate baseball and is the only four year letterman to be named Mr. Georgia Tech. In 2018, he was inducted into the Georgia Tech Sports Hall of Fame. He was also drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2005 MLB draft. Most recently, Dr. Blackwood served as the Team Physician at the University of Mississippi and Lafayette High School in Oxford, MS. Dr. Blackwood is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Flat Feet, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Hip 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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis.

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 highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achilles Tendon Rupture, Tendinitis, Osteochondritis Dissecans, and Osgood-Schlatter Disease.

Keith A. Lamberson, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Lamberson completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder at the Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. His specializes in sport medicine, arthroscopy, surgery of the knee and shoulder and knee replacement surgery.Dr. Lamberson has extensive experience with athletes at the professional, Olympic and recreational levels. He has served as a traveling physician with the U.S. Ski team, Assistant Team Physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, Team Physician for the Utah Freeze of the World Indoor Soccer League, and a venue medical physician at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games, 2002 Winter Olympic Games and multiple International Ski Federation World Cup events. Dr. Lamberson is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, 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 highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Hip Replacement.

Steven Rayappa is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Stockbridge, Georgia. Dr. Rayappa is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Frozen Shoulder, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Rayappa is currently accepting new patients.

James Frix is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Calhoun, Georgia. Dr. Frix is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Frozen Shoulder, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Frix is currently accepting new patients.

Joseph Burns is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Roswell, Georgia. Dr. Burns is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Frozen Shoulder, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

Mark S. Duffield, D.O. is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, sports medicine, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery and fracture care. Dr. Duffield is fellowship trained in AO Trauma and Sports Medicine. Areas of Expertise Hip Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Care Sports Medicine Education Fellowship: AO Trauma, Chur, Switzerland, 1992, Fellowship Fellowship: Genesys Regional Medical Center Michigan State University, Flint, MI, 1989, Sports Medicine Fellowship Internship: University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, 1993, Sports Medicine Internship Medical Degree: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, 1987, Doctor of Osteopathy Undergraduate Degree: Alma College, Alma, MI, 1983, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biology Professional Memberships American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Osteopathic Association Cobb Medical Society Georgia Osteopathic Association Community Involvement Dr. Duffield is very active in his community and has served as Team Physician to many local area high schools since 1995. Dr. Duffield currently serves as the Team Physician for Chapel Hill High School and Lithia Springs High School. Dr. Duffield is also the Team Physician for West Georgia Tech. During his orthopaedic residency and fellowship, Dr. Duffield was Assistant Team Physician for the University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Yankees. 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. Dr. Duffield is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement.

Jonathan Mathers, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. He received his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Duke University and medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine.He completed a sports medicine fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine and specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, total knee replacement, and fracture care. He employs the latest arthroscopic techniques including ACL reconstruction using quadriceps tendon autograft, cartilage restoration, rotator cuff repairs, and treatment of shoulder instability. He also has a special interest in custom total knee replacement. He has extensive experience in both operative and nonoperative treatment of fractures throughout the skeleton including all upper and lower extremity fractures.Dr. Mathers is very active in the community and can be found on the sideline as the team physician for North Atlanta High School football and athletics. He also serves on the Georgia Arthritis Foundation Leadership Board.He has previously served as the assistant team physician for the MLB Houston Astros, NFL Houston Texans, and University of Houston Cougars. He has also been a team physician for Morehouse College, Georgia Perimeter College, and area high schools.Dr. Mathers believes in lifelong learning and is always striving to improve on current treatments. At the same time, he believes every patient has their own story and deserves personal attention. His goal is to build trust with each of his patients and to make informed healthcare decisions together as a team.He lives in Atlanta with his wife and three children and enjoys photography, live music, soccer at all levels, and Duke basketball. Dr. Mathers is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Hip Replacement.

Dane A. Iams, M.D. is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in the replacement and reconstruction of the knee and the hip, specifically primary and revision hip and knee replacement. Dr. Iams specializes in minimally invasive surgery, anterior hip replacement, robotic and computer navigated hip and knee replacement, hip resurfacing, and partial knee replacement.Dr. Iams attended The University of Georgia for undergrad and attended the Medical School of Georgia in Augusta. Upon graduation from medical school, Dr. Iams completed his orthopedic surgery residency and adult reconstruction fellowship at The University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Iams is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

Kenneth Mautner is a Sports Medicine provider in Brookhaven, Georgia. Dr. Mautner has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Tennis Elbow, Tenotomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Richard Danilkowicz is a Sports Medicine provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Danilkowicz has been practicing medicine for over 8 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Hypermobile Joints, Osteotomy, and Endoscopy.

Lee Kneer is a Sports Medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kneer has been practicing medicine for over 19 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Bursitis, Frozen Shoulder, and Baker Cyst.

Dr. Robert Gambrell, our board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist, has extensive experience in treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic disorders having practiced in Augusta for over 20 years. His interests include general orthopedic and sports medicine problems including non-operative fracture treatment, concussion evaluation and management, and ultrasound guided musculoskeletal procedures such as injections, percutaneous tenotomy, and OrthoBiologics.In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children on their farm with their many animals, watching his children's sporting events, working out with his friends in F3, and enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Gambrell is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis, Tendinitis, Plantar Fasciitis, and Tennis Elbow.

Destin Hill is a Sports Medicine provider in Flowery Branch, Georgia. Dr. Hill has been practicing medicine for over 19 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Tendinitis, Baker Cyst, and Bursitis.

Amy Bullens-Borrow is a Sports Medicine provider in Braselton, Georgia. Her top areas of expertise are Bursitis and Tendinitis.

Jessica Bilotta is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Bilotta is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Tenosynovitis. Dr. Bilotta is currently accepting new patients.

Peter Symbas is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Johns Creek, Georgia. Dr. Symbas is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tendinitis, Tenosynovitis, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Symbas is currently accepting new patients.

Nicolas Bonnaig is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Dallas, Georgia. Dr. Bonnaig is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Decerebrate Posture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Bonnaig is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Kuczmanski is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Marietta, Georgia. Dr. Kuczmanski is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Frozen Shoulder, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, Decerebrate Posture, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Kuczmanski is currently accepting new patients.

Jacob Stirton is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Snellville, Georgia. Dr. Stirton is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hip Replacement, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Stirton is currently accepting new patients.

Ralph Morales is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Brunswick, Georgia. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Toxic Synovitis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Morales is currently accepting new patients.

Jewell Duncan is a Sports Medicine specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Evans, Georgia. Dr. Duncan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, Tendinitis, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Duncan is currently accepting new patients.