surgery he enjoys performing most, he will confidently respond, “shoulder.” A separated shoulder or severe shoulder sprain can be debilitating and should not be ignored. He possesses an incredible understanding of the complexities of shoulder problems and will tackle any type of problem. Dr. Sutherland is a younger generation shoulder surgeon—innovative and skillful. He does a large volume of surgeries and is passionate about what he does. He is a dedicated clinician, a good decision maker, and is excellent at managing patients. His expertise in performing shoulder and knee reconstruction is unsurpassed. Dr. Sutherland performs surgery at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, S.C., Hilton Head Hospital on Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Doctors Hospital of Tattnall in Reidsville, Ga.; he performs outpatient surgery at Optim Orthopedic Center in Savannah, Ga. He is currently seeing new patients at the Hilton Head Island location.
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r. George Sutherland, M.D. is a sports medicine specialist with over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He has been living in and serving the Lowcountry for over 12 years. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, he graduated with honors from Eastern Virginia Medical School. After graduation, he completed a residency in orthopedic surgery at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Sutherland received his fellowship training from the Hughston Sports Medicine Clinic in Columbus, Ga. He is trained to treat and identify all forms of injury to your musculoskeletal system including the bones, ligaments,
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tendons, muscles, and joints. After making a diagnosis, Dr. Sutherland will resort to surgery when all other treatment options have been exhausted or ruled out. He performs shoulder and knee reconstruction and specializes in sports medicine surgeries and arthroscopic surgeries. “In my practice, I cover pediatrics, trauma, and sports medicine. I have a lot of experience in an array of different areas,” Sutherland said. This cross-training between trauma and sports injuries has given him a uniquely wellrounded perspective. Patients might need the attention from Dr. Sutherland for torn ligaments, sports injuries, fractures, sprains, and more. If you ask Dr. Sutherland what
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