Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection near Hilton Head Island, SC

Biography: Dr. Dahn brings more than 40 years of vascular expertise to Savannah Vascular Institute. Trained at the State University of New York at Buffalo, with a longstanding career at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Dahn has worked with patients and families nationwide. Dr. Dahn received his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Wayne State University in Michigan and later completed an endovascular fellowship at Mercy General Hospital, also in Michigan. He has held multiple faculty and hospital appointments and is certified by the American Board of Vascular Surgery (VSB-ABS). Dr. Dahn is highly decorated with awards and honorarium appointments and has served on countless national and statewide committees.

Biography: When I decided to specialize in elbow and shoulder surgery, I wanted to understand much more than just the basics. That's why I received fellowship training in elbow and shoulder surgery, and then became a visiting professor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. There, I studied the most advanced techniques for the treatment of complex elbow problems. \n I enjoy clinical research and have stayed involved with it throughout my career. My patients benefit from my involvement in cutting-edge research and training on the most advanced technology available. That includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. These can address complex elbow and shoulder problems with minimal incisions and shorter recovery times. In cases where minimally invasive surgery is not indicated, I also complete complex reconstruction and shoulder replacement procedures. In some cases, I use advanced imaging to build anatomically correct joint replacement prosthetics. I believe every patient deserves a treatment plan that makes the most sense for their lifestyle and meets their treatment goals.

Biography: Having a hip or knee replaced can be a big decision, and can have a huge impact on your level of physical activity. Knowing how life-changing these procedures can be, I have devoted my career to hip and knee replacement surgery, including minimally invasive robot-assisted methods. I want every patient to realize less pain and more mobility as easily as possible. That's why I also work with other orthopedic surgeons, training them on the latest orthopedic surgery methods and technology. \n I want my patients to know that I am compassionate and completely dedicated to serving them. From my first 14 years in practice in Hickory, North Carolina, to my role here in the Lowcountry now, I have focused on listening to my patients, understanding their needs and presenting them with unique treatment plans to meet their goals.

Biography: Dr. Douglas Scott is an orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained subspecialist. His expertise focuses on the shoulder and elbow, including the sports medicine, trauma, minimally-invasive arthroscopy, replacement, and complex reconstruction aspects of these joints. He earned an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, affiliated with Columbia University. Additional training during his residency included service at the DuPont Institute for pediatric orthopedics, and Memorial Sloan Kettering for orthopedic oncology. Dr. Scott further completed the prestigious orthopedic shoulder and elbow fellowship at Brown University, focusing on the upper extremity including shoulder resurfacing, total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacement, as well as advanced minimally-invasive techniques of shoulder and elbow arthroscopy. Most of his colleagues and mentors from the fellowship have continued to perform research and help patients at Brown, and one of his fellowship directors is now the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Yale University. Dr. Scott is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of numerous other professional orthopedic and medical societies. He has authored peer-reviewed journal publications and academic book chapters for orthopedic surgery. This includes being the lead author for a shoulder chapter in the 2020 edition of Orthopedic Knowledge Update:Shoulder and Elbow 5, a research-based text designed for orthopedic surgeon education, published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Scott has performed hundreds of shoulder and elbow surgeries annually since beginning practice in the Lowcountry in 2012, and has recently been voted "Best Orthopedist" by local residents in our local magazine. Dr. Scott is an avid reader and golfer, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.

Biography: Dr. Ellison attended the University of Georgia where he earned a bachelor of science in biology. He returned to his hometown of Augusta to attend the Medical College of Georgia and graduated in 2012. Dr. Ellison then completed his training in open and endovascular surgery at Louisiana State University Vascular Surgery Integrated Residency Program in New Orleans. In 2014, he received the Warren L. Gottsegen outstanding resident award. Dr. Ellison is board certified in vascular surgery and is an active member of the Society for Vascular Surgery.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Del Gaizo, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Daniel Del Gaizo, MD is affiliated with Coastal Carolina Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Serving Savannah, Brunswick, Hinesville, Bluffton areas for the last 19 years.