OsteoarthritisofFoot near Waycross, GA

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: Interests Women's heart disease Cardiovascular magnetic resonance Stress perfusion cardiac MRI Peripheral arterial disease Microvascular angina/endothelial dysfunction Preventative cardiology Chest pain evaluation Evaluation of dyspnea with exertion Echocardiography Coronary CT angiography

Biography: Dr. Brian P. Shapiro is a general noninvasive cardiologist with special interests in cardiovascular disease prevention and wellness, sports cardiology, pulmonary hypertension, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.Expert in multimodality imaging including echocardiogram, nuclear cardiology, cardiac MRI, and CT.Highly involved in caring for patients from underserved populations and volunteers at multiple clinics around Jacksonville serving these patients including the Sulzbacher Clinic and Volunteers in Medicine.Extensive research experience with a large number of grants and publications predominantly in advanced imaging in cardiovascular disease such as using cardiac MRI with exercise to detect early disease activity.Involved in many large, multi-center prospective clinical trials implementing optimal disease management in conditions like hypertension.Mentors a large number of medical students, residents, and fellows as part of his roles as the Dean of Academic Affairs for Mayo Medical School, Associate Fellowship Director for Cardiovascular Medicine, and the Director of CV Education for Internal Medicine Residents.

Biography: InterestsClinical General gastrointestinal Women's gastrointestinal Functional gastrointestinal diseases Medical pancreatology Research Gastrointestinal malignancies Pancreatitis

Care Philosophy: As orthopaedic surgeons with more than 25 years of practice experience, we take an individualized and compassionate approach when caring for our patients. Modern day orthopaedic care requires that the orthopaedic surgeon demonstrates comprehensive skills regarding the administration of quality care to his or her patients. Communication and education are of utmost importance to provide, you, the patient, the ability to make informed decisions regarding medical or surgical treatment of an orthopaedic condition. We thoroughly believe that the fundamental relationship between the surgeon and the patient be based on trust, mutual understanding, and transparency. We believe in meeting patients' individual needs through comprehensive evaluation and treatment designed to help them achieve an active, pain-free lifestyle. Many musculoskeletal conditions can be treated by non-surgical techniques, however, in certain cases surgery is the recommended treatment option. In our practice, we combine leading edge techniques with proven traditional methods to provide our patients with the best orthopaedic care possible .Our practice specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all musculoskeletal conditions. From total joint replacement surgery to sports medicine, our capable physicians will facilitate your timely return to work or the playing field.

Biography: Dr. Mark Jenkins, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Pooler, 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.