Best of Savannah Doctors 2018

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KEITH A. KIRBY, MD

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Mike Grabowski, PA-C WINNER 2O18

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BEST PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT

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BEST NURSE PRACTITIONER

Amanda Long, RN WINNER 2O18

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It takes a village, as they say, and these local doctors earned top honors for keeping Savannah healthy and well.

VOTED BEST PLASTIC SURGEON

Richard J. Greco, MD Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery

HOW IT WORKS: The Best of Savannah winners were determined by reader votes alone. Only one ballot per person was accepted; duplicate ballots and those without a verifiable name and address were automatically disqualified.

Savannah magazine does not control how individuals campaigned.

ALLERGIST

Jack Eades, MD Southern Allergy & Asthma 5223 Paulsen St. 912.303.9355 southernallergy.net Runner-up: Wasil Kahn, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive 912.527.5335 southcoasthealth.com ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Derrick Randall, MD Anesthesia Consultants of Savannah 4700 Waters Ave.

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Runner-up: John F. Gold, MD American Anesthesia Associates Savannah 400 Mall Blvd.

912.355.7214 AUDIOLOGIST

Gabriel Pitt, Au.D. Optimal Hearing 527 Stephenson Ave. Ste. A-3 912.235.6597 optimalhearing.com Runner-up: Susan Timna, Au.D. Audiology and Hearing Aid Services 6 Skidaway Village Walk 912.598.0616 ahassavannah.com

Q. You’ve been a plastic surgeon for many years. What have been some of the biggest changes in the field changed over the course of your career?

A. Industry and plastic surgeons have helped develop many new products and techniques to help slow down the signs of aging in our patients. Skin care, the use of Botox and fillers, and laser therapy are examples of minimally invasive techniques that are used millions of times each year to improve the lives and appearance of men and women. Cosmetic surgery is now performed to obtain a natural and rested look — avoiding the overdone and wind-blown look of the past. Additionally, men wanting to remain youthful are increasingly interested in non-invasive and surgical procedures, but they are just starting to talk about it, much like women did 20 years ago.

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MEDICAL DEGREE: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine RESIDENCY: Walter Reed Army Medical Center,

ORGANIZATIONS: Life Fellow, American College of

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Q. I think I have a broken a bone. Now what?

A. If you think you or your child has

VOTED BEST ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Robert Hoffman, MD Chatham Orthopaedic Associates

a broken bone, getting an X-ray is easy.

Fortunately, most broken bones are not emergencies and heal with simple treatment. If you have been in a car accident and the bone is poking through the skin, you need to go to the emergency room. If you have suffered a fall and think you’ve broken your arm, you can still go to the ER, but you can also go to an orthopaedic urgent care. For instance, our office is open seven days a week for situations like that, and it is a time-saving and cost-effective option for many people. Urgent care options like this have become popular recently for this reason.

BARIATRIC SURGEON

Oliver Whipple, MD Memorial Health Bariatrics 4700 Waters Ave. 912.350.3438 memorialhealthdoctors.com Runner-up: Robert Kelly, MD Memorial Health Bariatrics 4700 Waters Ave. 912.350.3438 memorialhealthdoctors.com CARDIOLOGIST

Roy D. Flood Jr., MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive 912.527.5300 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Robert C. Rollings, MD Memorial Health Heart Care 6301 Abercorn St. 912.352.8700 memorialhealthdoctors.com

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Oliver Whipple, MD Memorial Health University Physicians, Surgical & Bariatric Care

“Thank you for voting me Best Chiropractor for the third year in a row.

My team and I are grateful to serve our patients and the community.”

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Q. Who is a good candidate for bariatric surgery?

A. When it comes to who qualifies for bariatric surgery, it’s based on the National Institute of Health’s criteria from 1991, and it essentially boils downs to your body mass index (BMI) and the presence or absence of diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea.

For instance, an ideal range for BMI is 20-25. Overweight is considered 25-30, type 1 obesity is 30-35, type 2 obesity is 35-40 and morbid obesity is 40 and higher. Once a patient’s BMI is in the range between 35-40, if they have either diabetes, high blood pressure or sleep apnea, that’s when they first become a candidate for bariatric surgery.

If a patient’s BMI is 40 or higher, they are a candidate regardless of whether or not they’ve developed any of those three medical problems or not.

The ideal candidate is someone who is personally motivated and ready to make a change. Bariatric surgery is the single most effective tool we have to get a significant amount of weight off and keep it off, but there’s a lot more to long-term success than the operation. The willingness to make important lifestyle changes goes hand-in-hand with a patient’s success.

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ExperCARE Urgent Care • WeAreUrgentCare.com 318 Mall Blvd (Next to Dick’s Sporting Goods) • 912-358-1515 60 Exchange St. in Richmond Hill • 912-756-2273 S E P T E M B E R / O C T O B E R

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CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON

Robert Jones, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd. Plaza D Building 1, Ste. A 912.819.0500 sjchs.org Runner-up: Jeremy London, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd. Plaza D Building 1, Ste. A 912.819.0500 sjchs.org

CHIROPRACTOR

DENTIST

Preston Peacock, DC Advanced Chiropractic Center 408 SW US 80, Pooler 912.748.0350 poolerbackcare.com Runner-up (tie): Steven Goldberg, DC Coastal Chiropractic Clinic 9100 White Bluff Road 912.351.0875 drstevegoldberg.com John Neal, DC Complete Chiropractic Savannah 1101 E. 51st St. 912.354.6767 completechiropractics.com

Michael J. Groover, DMD Groover Family Dentistry 711 E. 70th St. 912.354.9541 grooverfamilydentistry.com Runner-up: Chad Schnabel, DMD Savannah Dental Solutions 9A Medical Arts Center 912.354.1366 savannahdentalsolutions.com

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DERMATOLOGIST

Claudia Gaughf, MD Gaughf Dermatology 639 Stephenson Ave. 912.354.7124 gaughfdermatology.com Runner-up: Corinne

rom a young age, seeing how my father changed his patients’ lives through oral health and dentistry I knew I wanted to follow in his footsteps. I am grateful to continue the family-oriented environment he built with my team at our practice. Thank you for recognizing me as Best Dentist. —Michael J. Groover, DMD

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EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST

David S. Oliver, MD Coastal Ear Nose and Throat 322 Commercial Drive, Ste. 2 912.355.2335 coastal-ent.com Runner-up: Michael Zoller, MD ENT Associates 5201 Frederick St. 912.351.3030 entsavannah.com

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Groover Family Dentistry Michael J. Groover, DMD

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Howington, MD Low Country Dermatology 310 Eisenhower Drive 912.354.1018 lcderm.com

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State of the art facilities equipped with top-notch equipment and teams with extensive training and a focus on the patient experience are a refreshing alternative to long waits in the ER or days to get in to be seen. Certified urgent care centers also have X-ray and laboratory capabilities, and the ability to perform minor surgical procedures such as suturing. ExperCARE provides experienced evaluation and treatment of complaints related to all body systems, administers IV fluids and many vaccines, performs school, sports and employer physicals, and much more.

VOTED BEST URGENT CARE

Catherine C. Grant, MSPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA Founder & CEO of ExperCARE Urgent Care and Occupational Medicine

Q. There’s often confusion about what urgent centers do and when a person should visit one. What’s the 4-1-1?

A. Who we care for: As the demand for, and shortage of, primary care providers continues to climb and family schedules are busier than ever, urgent care has filled a much-needed service void in the community. Caring for all ages, from babies to the elderly, urgent care was once considered a questionable alternative to care but has become a confident "go-to" for many.

What we provide: Urgent cares that are certified by the Urgent Care Association of America (UCAOA), such as ExperCARE, are open seven days a week and extended hours because illness and injuries don’t just happen during office hours, and everything else doesn’t necessarily need the Emergency Room.

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When you need us: The good news is the majority of medical situations most people face every day are not life threatening. And while sprains, strains, minor breaks, cuts, common colds and flu are no fun, they are all treatable at an urgent care. The even better news is that by appropriately choosing urgent care over an ER, you’re going to save significant time and money.

There are some medical conditions that are considered emergencies because they can require rapid or advanced treatments (such as surgery) that are only available in a hospital setting. For instance, if you’re experiencing chest pain or difficulty breathing, severe abdominal pain, weakness or numbness on one side, slurred speech, fainting/change in mental state, vaginal bleeding with pregnancy or if you have sustained serious burns or a severe head or eye injury, it’s best to head to the ER. How insurance works: Urgent care centers can be in-network with your insurance company and often are, but not always. Urgent care centers, like ExperCARE, who are in-network with major insurance companies, should file the claim for you with your carrier, just like you are used to when going to the doctor. The reimbursement for that claim is subject to your particular plan and the benefits associated with it, just like a visit to any in-network provider.

Urgent care centers are a great point of access to healthcare for those without insurance as well; with affordable cash pay rates, a wide-range of services offered and transparency regarding pricing and options, this is a great choice of place to get the care you need without breaking the bank.

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Q. What is considered chronic pain and how is it treated?

A. Chronic pain is pain that

persists for more than three months. Whereas acute pain serves a purpose and helps prevent us from further injury — such as causing you to pull your hand away when it comes in contact with fire — chronic pain serves no useful purpose.

It leads to loss of function, suffering and is the leading cause of disability. The annual cost

VOTED BEST PAIN MANAGEMENT /MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Keith A. Kirby, MD Savannah Pain Management, Inc.

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of chronic pain in the United States is estimated as high as $635 billion dollars per year.

Treating chronic pain requires a comprehensive, multimodal approach, which includes medications, physical therapy/chiropractic treatments, interventional therapy such as nerve block and joint injections, psychological and behavior therapy, complementary therapy such as massage and meditation and movement therapy like yoga and aerobic exercise.

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Best Urologist

Robert A. Mazur, MD Georgia Emergency Associates; ExperCare, Medical Director 11705 Mercy Blvd. sjchs.org Runner-up: Jay D. Goldstein, MD Georgia Emergency Physician Specialists LLC 4700 Waters Ave.

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Kristen Updegraff, MD SouthCoast Health 9 Chatham Center South, Ste. C 912.527.7211 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Leland R. Dampier III, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.4100 southcoasthealth.com FOOT SPECIALIST

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Craig Skalla, DPM SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.4100 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: John Prather, MD Chatham Orthopaedic Associates 4425 Paulsen St. 912.355.6615 chathamorthopaedics.com FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Mary Kay Ross, MD Institute for Personalized Medicine 3 Johnston St. 912.352.1234 instituteforpersonalizedmedicine.com No runner-up GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Mark Murphy, MD The Center for Digestive and Liver Health/The

Endoscopy Center 1139 Lexington Ave., Ste. A 912.303.4200 savannahgi.com Runner-up: Mark Nyce The Center for Digestive and Liver Health/The Endoscopy Center 1139 Lexington Ave., Ste. A 912.303.4200 savannahgi.com GENERAL SURGEON

Jeffrey Mandel, MD SouthCoast Health 7001 Hodgson Memorial Drive, #1 912.354.6303 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: R. Alexander Wynn, MD Southern Surgical Providers 7120 Hodgson Memorial Drive 912.352.4490 GYNECOLOGIST

A. Joseph Edwards III, MD Savannah OB/GYN Specialists, P.C. 600 E. 70th St. 912.355.7766 savobgyn.com Runner-up: Andrew Tucker, MD 5354 Reynolds St. 912.354.2634 mytelfairdoc.com/drtucker HORMONE THERAPIST

Harry Collins, DO Savannah Age Management Medicine 200 Blue Moon Crossing, Ste. 102, Pooler 912.925.6911 agemanagementmed.com Runner-up: (two-way tie) Pamela Gallup Gaudry, MD The Georgia Center for Menopausal Medicine and Direct Primary Care 15 Lake St., Ste. 160 912.335.7825 menopausalmedicine.com Jules Victor III, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 2 912.527.5100 southcoasthealth.com

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Q. Why are the kidneys so important, and how can we keep them healthy?

A. The kidneys are a vital organ in our bodies. They weigh less

VOTED BEST NEPHROLOGIST

Nizar Eskandar, MD, FACP, CMCM SouthCoast Health

than 3% of our total body weight but perform about 25% of the work generated by the heart. I like to use the analogy that the kidneys function like a washing machine. They clean the body and get rid of excess fluid, which eliminates the waste generated by simple and vital tasks like eating and drinking. The kidneys are also responsible for keeping essential elements in our bodies — such as electrolytes and acids — working in harmony.

Diabetes and hypertension are the two leading causes of kidney dysfunction, so controlling these diseases is vital to keeping your kidneys healthy. Also, leading a healthy lifestyle by avoiding the use of drugs, staying hydrated and limiting the use of over-the-counter medications is key to maintaining a proper kidney function.

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BEST OPTHALMOLOGIST

At Schulze Eye & Surgery Center, we are dedicated to excellence in surgical eye care. Combining leading-edge technology with personalized attention to our patients, we can open your eyes to a whole new world of decreased dependence on glasses or contacts. Whether your needs include traditional or refractive cataract surgery, custom LASIK or PRK, implantable contact lenses or corneal transplants, our on-site ambulatory surgery center allows for surgery in a specialized setting, affording greater efficiencies & lower costs to our patients. You can count on our skilled staff to give you personal attention before, during and after surgery to help you achieve your visual best.

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THE BEST OF SAVANNAH DOCTORS 2018 INFECTIOUS DISEASE (TIE)

Melissa D. Wynn, MD Infectious Disease 7120 Hodgson Memorial Dr. 912.352.4490

passed laws to allow doctoral level psychologists to prescribe medication with additional training, but Georgia has not.

Nenad Avramovski, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 2 912.354.5543 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Scott Edward Rojas SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 2 912.354.5543 southcoasthealth.com

Psychiatrists are medical doctors who complete medical school and then spend several years in residency specializing in psychiatry. Psychiatrists can prescribe medication because of their medical training. They are also trained in performing psychotherapy. In our area, many psychiatrists have moved toward exclusive practice of psychopharmacology and away from counseling.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Paul S. Bradley, MD Bradley Corse Gaskin Medical Group 340 Eisenhower Drive, Ste. 1200 912.443.4200 bcgmedicalgroup.com Runner-up: Robert Grant, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.4100 southcoasthealth.com NEPHROLOGIST

Nizar Eskandar, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.527.5225 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Garrett White, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.527.5225 southcoasthealth.com NEUROLOGIST

Victor Rosenfeld, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.3640 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Scott Callaghan, DO SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.3640 southcoasthealth.com 218

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VOTED BEST PSYCHOLOGIST

Adelle BurnsedGeffen, PhD Licensed Psychologist

Q. There are so many kinds of professionals who provide counseling.

What’s the difference?

A. Several different types of professionals provide counseling and psychotherapy (terms which are often used interchangeably). The most common are psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers. All of these professionals are trained to provide psychotherapy; the differences lie in their educational requirements, extent of their training and licensure requirements.

Psychologists have attended graduate school in psychology for four to six years of academics followed by one to two years of full-time supervision, working with clients during residency. Successful passing of oral and written state and national board examinations is then required to practice in each state. Some states have

Social workers attend graduate school typically for two years of coursework and supervised training working with clients in a variety of community and hospital settings. They too must pass exams in order to obtain a license to practice within each state.”

As to whom to call to make that first appointment, it depends most on what you’re looking for. Male or female?

Specialist or generalist? Or do you think you have a specific problem such as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or an addiction for which you need to be evaluated? Are you having family or relationship problems? Are you dealing with anxiety, depression, health problems or are you looking to find a therapist to help you maximize your potentialities?

Whomever you choose for that first consultation appointment, remember to go prepared. Take a list of questions and be sure to ask about the therapist’s orientation and experience. And finally, you need to feel like it will be a "good fit" between you and the therapist — regardless of their skill and education. In fact, research has repeatedly demonstrated that the relationship between therapist and client is the single most important factor in successful therapy outcomes.

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NEUROSURGEON

Roy Baker, MD Neurological Institute of Savannah 4 E. Jackson Blvd.

912.355.1010 neurologicalinstitute.com Runner-up: Kevin N. Ammar, MD Neurological Institute of Savannah 4 E. Jackson Blvd.

912.355.1010 neurologicalinstitute.com NURSE

Amanda Beasley Long Savannah Pain Management 8 Wheeler St.

912.352.4340 savannahpain management.com Runner-up: Barbara Lutz, RN SouthCoast Health southcoasthealth.com NURSE PRACTIONER

Libby Reinhart, NP Savannah Pain Management 8 Wheeler St. 912.352.4340 savannahpain management.com Runner-up: Tammie Walz Southcoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1

912.691.4100 southcoasthealth.com NUTRITIONIST

Elizabeth Hesley, MS, RD, LD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.4100 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: None OB/GYN

A. Joseph Edwards III, MD Savannah OB/GYN Specialists, P.C.

600 E. 70th St. 912.355.7766 savobgyn.com Runner-up: Carmela A. Pettigrew Savannah OB/ GYN Specialists, P.C. 600 E. 70th St. 912.355.7766 savobgyn.com OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE

David Carson, MD ExperCare 318 Mall Blvd., Ste. 300B 912.358.1515 weareurgentcare.com No runner-up

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Grant Lewis, MD Summit Cancer Care 225 Candler Drive 912.354.6187 summitcancercare.com Runner-up: Mark Taylor, MD Summit Cancer Care 225 Candler Drive 912.354.6187 or 800.699.9627 summitcancercare.com OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Richard Schulze Jr., MD Schulze Eye & Surgery Center 728 E 67th St. 912.352.3120 schulze-eye.com Runner-up: Stephanie Croll SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.527.5200 southcoasthealth.com OPTOMETRIST

7203 HODGSON MEMORIAL DR.

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Edward C. Sammons, OD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.527.5200 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Donald Watson Watson Eye Center

7203 Hodgson Memorial Drive 912.352.9356 ORTHODONTIST

Thomas Broderick Broderick Dusek and DeLeon Orthodontics 500 Eisenhower Dr. 912.355.7022 savannah orthodontics.com Runner-up (tie): Mark Dusek Broderick Dusek and DeLeon Orthodontics 500 Eisenhower Dr. 912.355.7022 savannahorthodontics.com Robert Vaught Vaught Orthodontics 7650 Waters Ave. 912.200.3452 orthodontistinsavannah.com ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Robert Dow Hoffman, MD Chatham Orthopaedic Associates 4425 Paulsen St. 912.355.3776 chatham orthopaedics.com Runner-up: Kent E. Woo Optim Healthcare 210 E. DeRenne Ave. 912.644.5300 Optimhealth.com OSTEOPATHIC

PHYSICIAN Mark A. Jenkins, DO Chatham Orthopaedic Associates 4425 Paulsen St. 912.355.6615 chatham orthopaedics.com Runner-up: Troy A. Murphy, DO SouthCoast Health 9 Chatham Center South, Ste. C 912.527.7211 southcoasthealth.com

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FOR VOTING

DR. MICHAEL ZOLLER

RUNNER-UP FOR BEST EAR, NOSE, & THROAT SPECIALIST

Group photo (L to R): Stephen P. Rashleigh, MD, FACS; Brad Rawlings, MD; William Moretz, III, MD; Diane W. Davis, MD; Fred L. Daniel, MD, FACS; Michelle Yamada, PA-C; Michael Zoller, MD, FACS

Providing expert medical care to children and adults in Savannah and surrounding areas since 1977.

Our board certified physicians specialize in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. With privileges at all area hospitals and having our own ambulatory surgery center, we utilize the most advanced technology and procedures so you can be assured that you will receive the best results with the least amount of discomfort. Just a few of the services offered in-house are; CT scan, thyroid ultrasound, allergy services, TMJ treatment, and balloon sinuplasty.

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In addition to our Savannah office, for our patients convenience, we have offices located in

Rincon, Richmond Hill, The Landings, Statesboro, Pooler and Bluffton, SC.

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ENT ASSOCIATES of Savannah, PC

Visit us at ENTSavannah.com 5201 Frederick St., Savannah, Ga. 31405 | 912-351-3030 SEPTEMBER /OC TOBER 2018

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PAIN MANAGEMENT/ MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Keith Kirby, MD Savannah Pain Management 8 Wheeler St. 912.352.4340 savannahpain management.com Runner-up: Derrick W. Randall Anesthesia Consultants of Savannah 4700 Waters Ave. PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST

Katherine Moretz, MD Savannah Neurology Specialists (specializes in the treatment of pediatric and adolescent patients)

6602 Waters Ave., Building C 912.354.7676 savannahneurology.com Runner-up: Evan Siegall, MD Chatham Orthopaedic Associates (Pediatric Orthopaedics and Scoliosis) 4425 Paulsen St. 912.355.6615 chathamorthopaedics.com PEDIATRICIAN

Dudley Stone, MD Coastal Pediatrics 2 Wheeler St., Savannah, and 1000 Towne Center Blvd. Ste. 1000B, Pooler 912.353.7744 mycoastalpediatrics.com Runner-up: Ben Spitalnick, MD Pediatric Associates of Savannah 4600 Waters Ave. 912.355.2462, pedsav.com

PERINATOLOGIST

Anthony B. Royek, MD Memorial Health High-risk OB Care 4750 Waters Ave., Ste. 302 912.350.5970 memorialhealthdoctors.com Runner-up: Arthur Baker, MD Memorial Health High-risk OB Care 4750 Waters Ave., Ste. 302 912.350.5970 memorialhealthdoctors.com PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Lisa Bettio, MSRPT SouthCoast Health 1000 Towne Center Blvd.

Ste. 701, Pooler 912.691.4250 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Gina Haldeman, PT

Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy LLC 110 Pipemakers Circle, Ste. 115, Pooler 912.988.1526 chatterboxpeds.com PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Mike Grabowski Savannah Pain Management 8 Wheeler St. 912.352.4340 savannahpain management.com Runner-up: Elizabeth Brennan Low Country Dermatology 310 Eisenhower Drive, #12A 912.354.1018 lcderm.com

Scott A. Cohen, DDS, PC

COSMETIC & GENERAL DENTISTRY

1988-2O18 “30 years and we’re just getting started.”

912.353.9533

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SAVANNAH

DR. LEE YATES

BEST VASCULAR SURGEON Where experience, state-of-the-art technology and compassionate care meet

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as opposed to open-heart surgery where they sometimes have to stay four or five days. TAVR is great for elderly, high-risk and intermediate-risk patients, but we expect it to be available for low-risk patients in the near future as well.

VOTED BEST CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON

Robert E. Jones, MD Cardiothoracic Surgeon St. Joseph’s/Candler, The Heart Hospital

Q. What kinds of new technologies are making heart and lung surgery easier on your patients?

A. Transcatheter Aortic Valve

Replacement (TAVR): This alternative to open-heart surgery uses a minimally invasive procedure to replace the aortic valve. We pass a catheter with an attached valve through the artery in the groin and then thread the catheter all the way up to the heart. There we to replace the aortic valve right at the top of the heart. Some patients go home one or two days after the surgery

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Impella Heart Pump: This is a heart-assist device for patients who have had a heart attack and their heart muscles are too weak to pump well. Again, we insert the pump in the groin and up through the aorta but then we go into the left ventricle — the main pumping chamber of the heart. The Impella pump is very small — the size of a capsule — and it sucks the blood from the left ventricle and ejects it into the aorta above the aortic valve, making it easier for the heart to pump.

Additionally, the device can remain in place for a couple of days until the heart recovers.

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO): “Even if a patient is on a ventilator, they may not be getting the oxygen they need.

To combat this, newer techniques with smaller catheters and much more efficient pumps have been developed, such as ECMO, which temporarily takes the place of the lung. A catheter goes in the neck and then down towards the heart where it sucks unoxygenated blood out. That blood goes through an external pump about the size of an oil filter that oxygenates the blood and pumps it back in. ECMO is great because it allows time for the lungs to recover from the flu or other conditions.

Richard Greco, MD Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery 5361 Reynolds St. 912.355.-8000 mycosmeticsurgeon.md Runner-up: Thomas W. Horn Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery 5361 Reynolds St. 912.355.8000 mycosmeticsurgeon.md PSYCHIATRIST

Kevin Winders, MD Savannah Psychiatry 635 Stephenson Ave. 912.352.2921 savannahpsychiatry.com Runner-up: Chad Brock, MD Shrink Savannah 130 Stephenson Ave., Ste. 102 912.712.2550 shrinksavannah.com PSYCHOLOGIST

Adelle Burnsed-Geffen Psychological Resource Center 7203 Hodgson Memorial Drive, #B 912.354.7250 Runners-up (tie): William Furey, Ph.D. 340 Eisenhower Drive, #1470 912.351.9447 Daniel Nagelberg Coastal Psychology, LLC 322 Stephenson Ave. 912.352.2992 coastalpsychology.com RADIOLOGIST

Nathan Fergus, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.4200 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: David Estle (SouthCoast Health)

Thank you Savannah for voting us the best!

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Nora Mills, OTR/L

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Brittany Pritchard Tyler, M.S., CCC-SLP

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST Runner-up: Katie Fletcher, OTR/L

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Runner-up: Caitlin Layfield

PHYSICAL THERAPIST Runner-up: Gina Haldeman

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Pediatric speech, occupational and physical therapists providing quality therapy to help children reach their full potential

912.988.1526 | chatterboxpeds.com

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110 Pipemakers Circle, Suite 115, Pooler | 2451B US Highway 17, Richmond Hill

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REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST

Patrick Blohm, MD The Georgia Center for Reproductive Medicine 5354 Reynolds St., Ste. 510 912.352.8588 gcrmsav.com No runner-up RHEUMATOLOGIST

Than Win, MD Wrightington Rheumatology 6413 Waters Ave., Ste. 101 912.352.7960 wrheu.com Runner-up: Dean Stephens, MD Coastal Rheumatology LLC 5400 Waters Ave.

912.349.4227 coastalrheumatology.com RHINOLOGIST

Christopher Melroy Georgia Nasal & Sinus Institute 4750 Waters Ave., #112 912.355.1070 sinusinstitute.com Runner-up: Adam B. Campbell Georgia Nasal & Sinus Institute 4750 Waters Ave. #112 912.355.1070 sinusinstitute.com SLEEP SPECIALIST

James Daly III, MD Southeast Sleep Disorders Center

340 Hodgson Court, Ste. 3 912.352.9049 savannahsleep.com Runner-up: Anthony Costrini, MD Costrini Sleep Services 11909 McAuley Drive 912.927.6680 costrinisleep.com SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Brittany Tyler Pritchard, MS, CCC-SLP Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, LLC 110 Pipemakers Circle Ste. 115, Pooler 912.988.1526 chatterboxpeds.com Runner-up: Caitlin Layfield Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy,

LLC 110 Pipemakers Circle Ste. 115, Pooler 912.988.1526 chatterboxpeds.com THORACIC SURGEON

Robert Jones, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd., Plaza D Building 1, Ste. A 912.819.0500 sjchs.org Runner-up: Jeremy London, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd., Plaza D Building 1, Ste. A 912.819.0500 sjchs.org

310 Eisenhower Drive Building No. 8 Savannah, Georgia 31406

912.355.2050 SavannahDentalAesthetics.com

Lindsay H. English, DMD & Russell D. Clemmons, DDS

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352-VEIN Thank you,(912) Savannah for voting us W W W. SThe AVA Best N N A HSince VA S C2012!

ULAR.COM

N A H | S TAT E S B O RO | V I D A L I A | J E S U P | H I N E S V I L L E | R I N C O N WINNER 2O18

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Dr. Christopher Wixon, Best Vascular Surgeon |

Dr. Anthony Avino, Runner Up for Best Vascular Surgeon

BLUFFTON (912) 352-VEIN

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URGENT/ IMMEDIATE CARE CLINIC

ExperCare 60 Exchange St., Ste. B-7, Richmond Hill, and 318 Mall Blvd., Ste. 300B, Savannah 912.358.1515 weareurgentcare.com Runner-up: SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Building 1 912.691.3600 southcoasthealth.com/urgentcare UROGYNECOLOGIST

Joseph Stubbs III, MD UROGYN Savannah 5356 Reynolds St., Ste. 301 912.303.0891

urogynsavannah.com Runner-up: Barry Schlafstein, MD Progressive Gyn Center 5353 Reynolds St., Ste. 201 912.355.5755 savannahgyn.com UROLOGIST

Buffi G. Boyd, MD Urological Associates of Savannah, PC 230 E. DeRenne Ave. 912.790.4000 urologysavannah.com Runner-up: Michael Funderburk, MD Urological Associates of Savannah, PC 230 E. DeRenne Ave. 912.790.4000 urologysavannah.com

VASCULAR SURGEON (TIE)

Lee Yates, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group – Vascular Specialists 5102 Paulsen St., Building 2 912.354.8331 sjchs.org Christopher L. Wixon, MD Savannah Vascular Institute 4750 Waters Ave., #500 912.352.8346 savannahvascular.com Runner-up: Anthony Avino, MD Savannah Vascular & Cardiac Institute

4750 Waters Ave., #500 912.352.8346 savannahvascular.com WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST

Steve Fabrizio Premier Medical Weight Loss and Wellness 5859 Abercorn Street, Suite 5 912.353.8188 goodbodydoctor.com Runner-up: Oliver Whipple, MD Memorial Health Bariatrics 4700 Waters Ave. 912.350.3438 memorialhealthdoctors.com

Congratulations Dr. Ben on another Best of Savannah award!

Dr. Ben Spitalnick is also the co-author of the award-winning AAP Parenting Book Baby Care Anywhere

www.pedsav.com • (912) 355-2462

Thank you to the readers and to our patients for the many years of support!

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NEPHROLOGY & HYPERTENSION MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Nephrology & Hypertension Medical Associates, P.C. is a full service, privately owned and operated practice.

Since 1969, their focus and specialty has been the evaluation and treatment of patients with kidney related disease and hypertension. While services do include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal transplant referrals, and care following transplantation, the primary goal is to provide patients and their families with the finest of care to enhance health and improve the quality of life, by addressing their chronic kidney disease problems before these services are needed.

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1115 Lexington Ave Savannah, GA 31404 912-354-4813

BLUFFTON

16 Okatie Center Blvd Suite 100 Okatie, SC 29909 843-706-9955

BEAUFORT

16 Kemmerlin Lane Suite A Beaufort, SC 29907 843-524-2002

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RINCON

604 Towne Park West Rincon, GA 31326 912-354-4813

BRUNSWICK

3025 Shrine Road Suite 450 Brunswick, GA 31520 912-264-6133

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The Board-Certified Gastroenterologists of CDLH: (L to R)

Rodney S. Cohen, MD; Charles W. Duckworth, MD; Ryan C. Wanamaker, MD; Edward Rydzak, MD; Mark E. Murphy, MD; George C. Aragon, MD; Steven Carpenter, MD; Mark R. Nyce, MD; Brent W. Acker, MD

Our Midlevel Providers:

Elizabeth Buck, NP; Nancy Ellison, PA; Chelsea Hendrix, NP; Angela Ring, PA

www.savannahgi.com | 912.303.4200

Pooler Office: 140 Traders Way, Pooler, GA 31322 Savannah Office: 1139 Lexington Ave., Savannah, GA 31404 Bluffton Office: 40 Okatie Center Blvd S., Suite 210, Okatie SC 29909 SEPTEMBER /OC TOBER 2018

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