Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome PFPS near Chester, VA

Biography: Nearly 600,000 people undergo knee replacement surgery every year. But new technology has the replacement joint lasting longer than it used to. Dr. William Nordt is an orthopedic surgeon at the Parham Doctors Medical Complex. He tells us surgery should still be a last resort.We put people in programs where we try to understand how they carry the forces through their knee joint and why that knee joint is deteriorating in a specific area. And then through neuromuscular training, or physical therapy we try to reduce the forces on that joint.

Biography: Dr. Dustin Dyer, DO is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 41 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Dustin Dyer, DO is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Julious Smith, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 57 years old. Dr. Julious Smith, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Advanced Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice located in Central Virginia. Here, each patient is treated with the pinpointed expertise of a trained subspecialist, a physician who dedicates his entire practice to one area of orthopaedics. The result of this approach: state-of-the-art health care.

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Biography: Dr. Lockett Garnett, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in North Chesterfield, VA. He is 71 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Lockett Garnett, MD is affiliated with Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Harry Shaia specializes in joint replacements, especially of the hip and knee. He is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and is Director of Orthopedic Trauma and a board member at Henrico Doctors' Hospital and OrthoVirginia. He grew up in Richmond and enjoys running, watching Notre Dame sports, and spending time with his wife and four children.

Biography: Dr. Matthew Dobzyniak, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Richmond, VA. He is 55 years old. Dr. Matthew Dobzyniak, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Parham Doctors' Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Vamsi Singaraju, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Chester, VA. He is 45 years old. Dr. Vamsi Singaraju, MD is affiliated with TriCities Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Advanced Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice located in Central Virginia. Here, each patient is treated with the pinpointed expertise of a trained subspecialist, a physician who dedicates his entire practice to one area of orthopaedics. The result of this approach: state-of-the-art health care.

Biography: Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Chester, VA. He is 46 years old and has been practicing for 22 years. Dr. Rupal Patel, MD is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Chippenham Hospital and TriCities Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Michael Mariscalco specializes in sports medicine, arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, and shoulder replacement surgery. He played collegiate soccer and was previously drafted into Major League Soccer. As a former athlete, he understands how musculoskeletal problems can significantly affect patients, both physically and mentally. He listens to each patient and strives to provide individualized care while incorporating the latest technology.Dr. Mariscalco has been with the OrthoVirginia group in Richmond since completing his fellowship training in 2013. He is married and the proud father of four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with is family, hiking, biking and coaching youth soccer.