Radiculopathy near Indian Trail, NC

Biography: My subspecialty is foot and ankle reconstruction. I use both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques such as arthroscopy to help athletes and other active people recover from orthopedic injuries and conditions. These conditions include bunions, hammertoes, arthritis of the foot and ankle, ankle sprains, Achilles tendinitis and ruptures, ankle replacement, and the correction of complex lower extremity deformity, among others. \n I was drawn to medicine at age 18, when I became an emergency medical technician. I chose a career in orthopedic surgery after my rotation as a third-year medical student at Georgetown University. I realized at that point how enjoyable it is to work with motivated and active patients of all ages who have a goal of returning to or maintaining an active lifestyle. \n I take a patient-centered and goal-oriented approach to treating orthopedic conditions. The process begins with a thorough assessment of not only the medical problem, but also the individual's goals and ambitions. Factoring these elements into patient care allows me to develop an individualized approach that helps to relieve pain and let patients pursue their specific athletic goals and hobbies. \n Since residency, this approach has also guided my research, which has examined a range of topics, including the safe return to driving after lower extremity orthopedic surgery and minimally invasive surgery of the foot and ankle, among other topics. \n I live in Charlotte with my wife and two young daughters. As a family, we enjoy spending time in the outdoors, golfing, grilling and exercising.

Biography: Dr. Jessica Parker, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Waxhaw, NC. She is 40 years old. Dr. Jessica Parker, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I help take care of all in your family. As an old preceptor once taught me, that family doctors take care of patients ``from the womb to the tomb and everyone in between.`` I have wanted to practice family medicine since I was 10. Dr. Hondros.

Biography: Dr. Garry Summer, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Garry Summer, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Hester's goal is to treat all people with respect and dignity regardless of their background. He also strives, with his patient's effort, to achieve their best health possible. His father was a pharmacist and he saw how he helped the community in Norcross, Georgia, where he grew up. He wanted to do the same and chose family medicine as his avenue to do so. His faith supports his philosophy and gives him energy to care for his patients. He is married to Amy and has two stepdaughters, Madeleine and Ainsley. Outside the office, he enjoys golf, snow skiing, scuba diving and going to the mountains for rest and relaxation.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Gullickson, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. Matthew Gullickson, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Daniel Lewis, MD is a Hand Surgery Specialist who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 51 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Daniel Lewis, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Harriet Davis, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Harriet Davis, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Kathryn Schnapp, MD is a Neurology Specialist who practices in Waxhaw, NC. She is 36 years old. Dr. Kathryn Schnapp, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.

Biography: My mother is a nurse practitioner. From the time I was young, I wanted to be a doctor. \n When I was a teenager, my grandfather had a massive stroke, and one of my closest friends was diagnosed with brain cancer in the same year. As a result of those dual experiences, I felt called to neurology. I wanted to help make this world better for those with neurological diseases. \n As I furthered my training, I realized my heart was called to headache disorders and to obstetric neurology, so I continued my training through fellowship opportunities. I am proud to serve the Charlotte area as a subspecialist in these two areas. I'm a board-certified headache specialist. \n I have found that patients often know their body and their symptoms better than anyone. Every patient has their own story to tell. When doctors listen closely to those stories, it's easier for us to determine the right diagnosis and the right plan for that patient. No two patients are alike, and each deserves individualized care. \n At Novant Health, I serve as lead neurologist in the greater Charlotte area, vice chair of the physician governance committee, head of the comprehensive headache center, and founder and head of obstetrics/women's neurology. I'm also communications director for the Southern Headache Society. \n I've published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, and I frequently speak at academic conferences. \n Teaching the physicians of tomorrow is important to me, and I serve as an adjunct professor and fourth-year neurology clerkship director at the UNC School of Medicine branch campus at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center; assistant professor at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine; and as a member of the teaching faculty in the Novant Health Family Medicine Residency Program. \n I am married with two growing boys, and my family means the world to me. As a family, we love trail running, mountain biking, kayaking and rock climbing.

Biography: Dr. Gregory Musa, MD is an Internist who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Gregory Musa, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Charlotte Karriker, MD is an Internist who practices in Matthews, NC. She is 57 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Charlotte Karriker, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Adam Houser, MD is an Internist who practices in Indian Trail, NC. He is 44 years old and has been practicing for 17 years. Dr. Adam Houser, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Leslie Hamlin, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Matthews, NC. She is 38 years old. Dr. Leslie Hamlin, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: John Wassel, MD, has been helping patients resolve their medical issues for over four decades. He entered private practice after a successful career in the United States Marine Corps. A recreational SCUBA instructor, Dr. Wassel has incorporated his love of SCUBA diving into his medical practice. He is specially trained to recognize and treat dive-related injuries. Diving is something he truly enjoys and is happy to help others involved in this activity. When he is not working, Dr. Wassel enjoys spending time with his family. He and his wife and have three sons and a daughter who enjoy diving together whenever they can.

Biography: Dr. Eugene Sangmuah, MD is an Internist who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 57 years old and has been practicing for 32 years. Dr. Eugene Sangmuah, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Susan Owens, MD is an Internist who practices in Matthews, NC. She is 58 years old. Dr. Susan Owens, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.