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Biography: Dr. Hoffman specializes in the treatment of shoulder and knee problems, including shoulder and knee arthroscopy, knee ligament reconstruction, and shoulder and knee replacement surgery. He is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals. Dr. Hoffman then served four years as an orthopaedic surgeon in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Commander, before joining Chatham Orthopaedic Associates in 2003. He is board certified in orthopaedic surgery and has a Certificate of Added Qualification in sports medicine awarded by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.Dr. Hoffman provides medical care for the Savannah College of Art and Design's athletic teams. Dr. Hoffman is Medical Director for the Merit Independent Physician Association, former chairman of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Memorial Health University Medical Center, a member of Memorial's joint replacement center of excellence, and is past president of the Medical Staff at Memorial.

Biography: I attended medical school and orthopedic residency training at Loma Linda University, followed by a fellowship in Adult Joint Reconstruction at the University of Arizona. \n My commitment to innovation is long-standing. I introduced Mako Robotic Arm-assisted surgery to South Carolina when I performed the state's first robotically assisted total knee replacement. In addition, I pioneered tourniquet-less knee replacement in what is the now-trademarked "free the knee" program for rapid recovery. \n I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and have extensive experience in total joint replacement and reconstructive surgery. My specialties include hip, knee and shoulder care. \n I founded the Charleston Institute of Advanced Orthopedics and am proud of the experienced team we've built. We focus on personalized care with a goal of helping each patient return to their full range of activity. \n My team and I work to guide patients to the most effective, least invasive treatment. Using high-tech medical equipment and a high-touch approach to orthopedic care, we aim to provide high-performing outcomes that last a lifetime. \n I also founded the East Cooper Medical Center (ECMC) comprehensive joint reconstruction program and continue to serve as its director. \n Educating future generations of orthopedic surgeons is a priority for me. I've spoken nationally and internationally - including to the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons - on hip and knee replacements and have written many scientific articles on joint replacements. In addition, I served on the faculty of the Medical University of South Carolina for 20 years. \n I'm active locally and nationally in my field. I am a member of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the American Orthopedic Association. \n At the state and local level, I've served as president of the South Carolina Orthopedic Association and the Charleston County Medical Society. I'm also past chairman of ECMC's department of surgery and currently serve as ECMC's director of joint replacement surgery. \n Along with my amazing team, I founded "Walk Nicaragua," a program offering joint replacement and orthopedic care to the underserved populations of Nicaragua, Honduras and the Marshall Islands.

Biography: Dr. James Dalton, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in North Charleston, SC. He is 61 years old. Dr. James Dalton, MD is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Emilie Van Kooten PT joined The Iowa Clinic in 2019 after graduating from Creighton University As a native Iowan she always wanted to find a place that would provide a great work life balance as well as the opportunity to grow professionally which led her to The Iowa Clinic Emilie knew she wanted to go into the medical profession Physical therapy allowed her to marry her interest in improving function and quality of life with her passion for a healthy lifestyle She enjoys helping her patients see past their impairments and diagnoses to realize what they can do not what they cannot Emilie and her husband Ryan live in Des Moines with their two fur babies Finn and Ollie who are two spunky golden retrievers When she s not in the clinic Emilie likes to work out run or take Finn and Ollie for a walk She s also picked up cooking and baking

Biography: Dr. Ochsner, a native of Savannah, specializes in sports medicine with a focus on knee and shoulder arthroscopy, hip arthroscopy and preservation, elbow arthroscopy, ulnar collateral ligament (Tommy John) surgery, and general orthopaedics. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic in Memphis and his fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. Over the course of his training, he assisted in the care of multiple high school, collegiate and professional teams including the University of Memphis athletic programs, Rhodes University athletic programs, Memphis Redbirds baseball team, Memphis Grizzlies basketball team, Birmingham Barons baseball team and the University of Alabama athletics. Dr. Ochsner and his wife have two children. He enjoys football, playing saxophone, hunting, fly-fishing and other outdoor activities with his family.

Biography: Being a doctor is a privilege. I feel a responsibility both to my patients and to the field of medicine as a whole. It's an honor to collaborate with other providers so our patients benefit not just from our knowledge and training, but from that of other providers in the field. \n I have presented research at the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society national meeting, and look for other ways to stay active in the healthcare community. I believe this benefits my patients by assuring I am knowledgeable about the very latest treatment methods. I am thrilled to be a part of enhancing the quality of life for patients throughout the Lowcountry. \n While I practice general orthopedics, I am fellowship-trained in foot and ankle surgery. Other interests including trauma, sports injuries, forefoot reconstruction, ankle arthroscopy and total ankle replacement. I enjoy understanding each patient's unique condition, and helping each decide what treatment will best achieve their goals.

Care Philosophy: Among Charlestons leading and longest standing orthopaedic groups, founded by Dr. Joel R. Cox in 1975, Lowcountry Orthopaedics offers the most advanced comprehensive orthopaedic care in the region. Board certified and fellowship trained physicians provide innovative medical solutions encompassing both non-invasive procedures and complex orthopaedic surgery.

Biography: Through thousands of surgeries and years of experience, Dr. Kolovich has emerged as one of the region's most gifted hand specialists and while his reputation is one that's well earned, the journey there didn't always run in a straight line. Starting out in his academic career, Kolovich pursued engineering while attending Atlanta's Georgia Tech University with the goal of eventually working for NASA. But it was a side job at an organ and tissue procurement company during college that ultimately set him on the path to orthopedics. He would ultimately earn his engineering degree, but only as a stepping stone to medical school at The Ohio State University. Following a Harvard University Fellowship, he set his sights on Georgia and found his new home at Optim Orthopedics, specializing in the treatment of fractures, carpal tunnel, trigger finger and traumas. While Dr. Kolovich offers the latest in cutting-edge surgical techniques, he first explores all non-surgical options from physical therapy to regenerative medicine, including stem cell injections.

Biography: If there is one thing I would like each of my patients to know about me, it's that I am wholly dedicated to their well-being. Reducing pain and improving mobility are my primary goals, and I am proud to achieve these using the most advanced treatments available. \n Since my residency at the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, preserving and replacing joints has been my passion. I want to benefit not only the patients I treat, but the field of orthopedics as a whole. Through multiple publications and presentations, I have been able to share research that has benefitted patients and providers worldwide. \n I love calling the Lowcountry home. Building a regional center of excellence for hip and knee replacements will be an achievement that will benefit our area for generations to come.

Biography: Dr. Greer Noonburg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Savannah, GA. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Greer Noonburg, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.