SomaticNerveBlock near Summerville, SC

Biography: I am a fellowship-trained and dual board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy or minimally invasive surgery. My interests include all sports or activity-related injuries, in particular complex knee injuries, knee ligament injuries, cartilage disorders as well as shoulder injuries. \n I obtained my medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine, graduated from a residency in orthopedics at the University of Virginia and completed the prestigious sports medicine fellowship at Rush University in Chicago. I also earned an undergraduate degree in athletic training from Purdue University and a master's degree in physical therapy from Washington University in St. Louis. \n My "on the field" experience includes working with the Indianapolis Colts, Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, as well as the athletic departments of Purdue University, University of Virginia, James Madison University, DePaul University and Wabash College. I have also authored numerous journal articles and medical textbook chapters reporting on findings in basic science and clinical research. \n Previously, I was an assistant professor and orthopedic surgeon at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. While in Charleston, I also served as the lead team physician of several local high schools as well as the Charleston RiverDogs, the New York Yankees minor league baseball team. I was also the director of sports medicine at Mission Hospital and the lead team orthopedist for the UNC Asheville Bulldogs, Asheville City Soccer, Asheville High School and the Asheville Tourists minor-league baseball team.

Care Philosophy: We provide treatment options for brain and spine disorders using the latest in state of the art technology and minimally invasive procedures. Conditions treated include spinal disorders; lumbar and cervical stenosis, lumbar and cervical herniations, degenerative spine disease, osteoporosis, spine fractures, spinal tumors, spinal trauma. Other conditions treated include brain tumors, hydrocephalus, cerebrovascular disease, and cranial trauma.

Care Philosophy: Our mission is to allow patients the opportunity to be more functional and productive thus enhancing the quality of their daily lives. Trident Pain Center offers a variety of treatment options to include injection therapy, medication management, massage therapy and psychological counseling.

Care Philosophy: At Optim Orthopedics, we know you're not yourself when even just one part of you is hurt. Because in orthopedics, everything is connected: bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage. We're connected too. Our doctors cover every bone in the body and we work together as a team for our patients. We call our approach - Combined Strength, and we use it to get you back to you.

Biography: Dr. Mark Jenkins, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Savannah, GA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Mark Jenkins, DO is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kokko is from Charleston, SC and received both his graduate degree and medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina before completing his hand surgery fellowship at the prestigious New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has numerous scientific publications and has been featured as a guest host on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Blocker takes great care to listen to his patients. In addition to general orthopaedic procedures he specializes in the most up to date total joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries. He has stayed on the leading edge of his field. He utilizes minimally invasive surgical techniques and when indicated employs computer assisted navigation in his surgeries, a tool which has greatly increased the precision of certain orthopedic procedures.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Gessman strives to treat all of his patients like family. His bedside manner and communication skills help him to engage patients in treatment planning to work together towards optimizing his patients' quality of life. His willingness to go the extra mile for his patient sets him apart from other doctors in his field. Dr. Gessman's dedication to his patients is unrivaled.