Scott Barbour, M.D. A practicing joint specialist in Atlanta and former All-American rugby player, Dr. Scott Barbour s talents as a competitive athlete and skilled surgeon allow him to expertly meet the needs of both recreational and professional athletes. A magna cum laude graduate of the St. Louis University School of Medicine, Dr. Barbour is currently one of the few doctors nationwide performing arthroscopic hip surgery and biologic joint surgery for the relief of joint pain. Barbour received his orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, where he completed his residency program. While there, he trained under the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Miami Dolphins Team orthopedic surgeons gaining tremendous experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sports related injuries. In addition, Dr. Barbour conducted his fellowship training in sports medicine at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, where he worked with the San Jose Sharks Hockey Team, the Oakland Raiders Football Team, and the United States Rugby Team.
Lawrence Bircoll, M.D. With a practice location in Decatur and Snellville, Dr. Lawrence Bircoll is an Atlanta joint specialist who offers expertise and experience in general orthopedics, sports medicine, joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery and fracture care. For nearly 20 years, Dr. Bircoll has provided joint care, orthopedic injury diagnosis and treatment to the general public and professional athletes. A graduate of the University of Michigan School of Medicine, Dr. Bircoll completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Emory University and his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in Michigan. Dr. Bircoll has served as the team physician for numerous high school football teams and was on the staff of Emory University Varsity Athletics. A former team physician for the Detroit Falcons Hockey Club, Dr. Bircoll is a member of the American Academy of Orthpaedic Surgery and is certified by the American Board of Orthpaedic Surgery.
Thomas Branch, M.D. Dr. Thomas Branch is a joint specialist in Atlanta who has dedicated his profession to providing orthopedic sports medicine for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Dr. Branch specializes in customizing preventative programs, injury rehabilitation, arthroscopy and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Branch received his medical degree from Emory University where he also teaches. He also holds a mathematics degree from Duke University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. Dr. Branch is currently President of University Orthopaedics and has served as the orthopedic surgeon for Morehouse College, Georgia Perimeter College and several local high schools.
Maurice Jove, M.D. A joint specialist in Atlanta for more than 24 years, Maurice Jove M.D. is an orthopedist who offers his patients an advanced approach to joint care that maximizes results and minimizes recovery time. The Lead Physician for the Joint Solutions Center, Dr. Jove specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of arthritis, total joint replacement surgery, hip resurfacing, fracture care, sports medicine and general orthopedics. Dr. Jove is also proud to serve as the Team Physician for the following area high schools: Archer Loganville Loganville Christian Academy Parkview Walnut Grove Dr. Jove earned his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals. Boardcertified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Jove believes in pursuing innovative techniques and utilizing cutting edge products and technology to offer his patients state-of-the-art orthopedic care.
Robert Karsch, M.D. Named a 2010 Atlanta Magazine Top Doctor, Dr. Robert Karsch is a joint specialist in Atlanta with nearly 20 years of orthopedic surgery experience. Dr. Karsch received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Emory University. A recipient of the Richard Selznick Award for Outstanding Research in Orthopedics, Dr. Karsch has served as an instructor to the Department of Family Medicine and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Emory University. In addition, he has provided orthopedic consultation services to MARTA, Keebler, Waffle House, Marshall, Winn-Dixie, Spellman College and many other academic and corporate institutions.
Paul Richin, M.D. A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, Dr. Paul Richin is a joint specialist in Atlanta with more than 30 years experience as an orthopedic surgeon. Specializeing in hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine, Dr. Paul Richin completed his residency at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Jeff Traub, M.D. Providing orthopedic care to the for more than 10 years, Dr. Jeff Traub s is a joint specialist in Atlanta with primary practices located in Decatur and Snellville. A former Assistant Team Physician for the Cincinnati Bengals, the Gwinnett Patriots and Atlanta Prime Semi-Pro Football Leagues, Dr. Traub is very active in his community and has extensive experience caring for professional and recreational athletes of all levels. Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr. Traub is fellowship trained in sports medicine. His specialties include medical and surgical treatment of arthritis, total joint replacement surgery, fracture care, sports medicine and general orthopaedics. He has also served as the Physician for the Ultimate Fighting Championship 88 in 2008. He currently is the Team Physician for Grayson, Collins Hill, M.L. King Jr., Stephenson and Miller Grove High Schools.
John Kelley, D.O. Dr. John Kelley is a joint specialist in Atlanta who has been providing prompt, personal care to patients at his Tucker, Georgia practice for nearly 30 years. An osteopathic physician, Dr. Kelley s conservative approach to medicine includes teaching his patients how to live healthier lifestyles in spite of a diagnosis of bone or joint disease, deterioration or injury. Dr. Kelley earned his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, and completed his residency at Oakland General Hospital in Michigan. A talented musician and surgeon, Dr. Kelley s compassion and commitment to medicine reaches far beyond Georgia. Each year, he travels to Comayagua, Honduras where he joins a team of physicians and allied health professionals who donate their time and gifts to local families. Dr. Kelley also enjoys recording and producing traditional songs and banjo music CDs and donates the proceeds to the St Benedict Joseph Medical Center in Honduras.
Damien Doute, M.D. A graduate of Harvard Medical School, Dr. Doute is fellowship trained in spine surgery from the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions where he also completed his residency. Dr. Doute has been performing orthopaedic surgery at DeKalb Medical since 2004. Prior to that he was the Attending physician at Gaston Memorial Hospital Carolina Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Spinal Surgery and General Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Doute specializes in helping patients with degenerative disease, scoliosis, and other orthopedic conditions.
Christopher Haraszti, M.D. Providing skilled and compassionate care to his patients, Christopher Haraszti M.D. is an orthopedic surgeon with offices located at North DeKalb Orthopedics P.C. Nationally ranked in the sport of Jiu-Jitsu and submission grappling, Dr. Haraszti has been the doctor for several professional fighters and is uniquely qualified to treat athletes. A member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Dr. Haraszti is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in sports medicine as well as hip and knee replacement surgery. Utilizing state of the art technologies, Dr. Haraszti can also provide care for neck and back disorders and has dedicated himself to the development of methods to decrease postoperative pain and speed the recovery process. An accomplished musician and Atlanta native, Dr. Haraszti earned both his college and medical degrees from Emory University. He obtained training in orthopedics at Tulane University in New Orleans where he completed his residency. While at Tulane, he sharpened his orthopedic trauma skills at Charity Hospital, one of the busiest emergency rooms in the country. Dr. Haraszti also served as a chief resident in orthopedics at Tulane where he provided care following Hurricane Katrina and contributed to the city s renewal.