Orthopedic Surgeons near Salem, VA

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Micah W. I. Jones, DO is an orthopedic hand, elbow, and shoulder surgeon in Salem, Virginia.Dr. Jones earned his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. He continued his education with a Michigan State-sponsored residency at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan in orthopedic surgery, where he served as co-Chief Resident in his program, earning honors in research before graduating. His residency training consisted of total joints, trauma, spine, sports medicine, peds, foot and ankle, and hand/shoulder/elbow.Dr. Jones completed the prestigious one-year Kleinert Kutz Adult Hand Fellowship in Louisville, Kentucky. He completed his second fellowship in pediatric hand/upper extremity at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. Prior to joining LewisGale Physicians, he has experience in Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and as an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder, in addition to congenital hand anomalies, and pediatric upper extremity and trauma.Dr. Jones volunteers his time teaching orthopedics at VCOM, a medical school in Blacksburg, and also is associated with organizations such as Camp No Limits, a foundation for children and families with traumatic and congenital limb differences, as well as the Helping Hands Foundation, which assists families and children living with congenital upper extremity anomalies. He also has a passion and calling for International Medical Outreaches, with whom he has travelled to China, Guatemala, and Honduras.Dr. Jones is board-eligible. In his spare time, his activities include teaching, coaching youth athletics, enjoying the mountains, spending time with friends and family, art, and landscaping.

Biography: Robyn Hakanson, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon in Salem, Virginia.Dr. Hakanson graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. She completed a one-year internship and a four-year orthopedic surgery residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, and a one-year adult reconstruction and sports medicine fellowship at Insall Scott Kelly Institute in New York, New York.As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Hakanson specializes in sports medicine, total joint replacements (hip, knee, and shoulder), partial knee replacement, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, knee ligament reconstruction, autologous chondrocyte implantation, rotator cuff repair, fracture repair, and joint injections. She is board-certified by the America Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and an active Fellow with the American Associate of Hip and Knee Surgeons.Dr. Hakanson has more than 30 years experience in sports medicine. She has provided medical care for teams including Davidson College Women's Basketball, the Charlotte Sting, the New York Knicks, the New York Liberty, the New York Yankees, University of Northern Colorado Football, and Mount Airy High School Football.Dr. Hakanson is married with three children. She and her family enjoy travel, music, theater, and food. She is also the founding surgeon of Women Orthopaedist Global Outreach, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing free joint replacement surgery in the developing world.

Care Philosophy: My care philosophy is simple: Treat patients how I would want to be treated. Orthopedic injuries and navigating the healthcare system these days can be a frightening and daunting experience. My goal is to ensure that all patients knows their time is valued and that our appreciation for them and their trust in our team is important. My hope is that all patients walks away from a visit feeling like their treatment plan was individualized to their specific goals and needs. Your injury is important - and you should feel that way also.

Care Philosophy: I treat patients and staff with the respect and compassion that we all deserve. Being a former physical therapist, I bring a unique approach.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Smalley believes taking care of patients is a privilege and strives to understand patients' problems, circumstances and goals. He is dedicated to partnering with patients to make decisions together as a team. He has worked hard to develop excellent surgical skills, but is able to handle to treat many orthopaedic conditions non-operatively.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Phillip J. Patterson, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon with LewisGale Physicians who has served the Southwest Virginia community for over ten years. Dr. Patterson graduated with honors from the Georgia Institute of Technology earning a bachelor of science in Microbiology and a certificate in Industrial Psychology. Following his undergraduate work, he earned his medical doctorate at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta. He completed two residencies, the first in internal medicine at University of South Carolina and the second in orthopedic surgery at University of Florida-Shands, Jacksonville. Dr. Patterson also achieved a fellowship in orthopedic adult reconstruction at OrthoCarolina, in Charlotte. Dr. Patterson is board-certified in orthopedic surgery by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery (ABOS). He has more than 16 years of experience in all areas of Orthopedics, specializing in hip and knee reconstructions, both primary and revision. Dr. Patterson has a passion for teaching and has taught students, residents and fellows. He also participates on the Christian Education Committee at his church.In addition to his established patients, Dr. Patterson has offered his medical expertise on several international missions including Peru, Venezuela, Zambia, and Haiti. When not treating patients, Dr. Patterson enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, as well as fishing, running, and coaching little league soccer. Dr. Patterson is currently welcoming new orthopedic patients and referrals.

Biography: Dennis Chen, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon with LewisGale Physicians in Salem, Virginia. He has a history of academic excellence, graduating with honors from the highly competitive combined undergraduate and medical degree program at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Chen subsequently completed his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Virginia followed by a fellowship in adult joint reconstruction surgery at the University of Florida.Dr. Chen specializes in minimally invasive, muscle-sparing hip and knee replacement surgery, including robotic total and partial knee replacement, direct anterior hip replacement, and revision hip and knee replacement. He utilizes the latest technology and techniques to tailor the surgery and implants to each patient, helping patients get back to doing the things they love as soon as possible.Dr. Chen has an extensive research background with numerous publications, book chapters, and presentations at national meetings. This includes several articles in the Journal of Arthroplasty and the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons looking at outcome optimization and other relevant issues in joint replacement surgery.When not seeing patients, Dr. Chen enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and golden retriever.

Care Philosophy: As a physician assistant, I feel it is my duty to spend time with patients & their families to discuss their medical care & then decide on the treatment plan together. I believe a respectful, compassionate, & collaborative approach to healthcare leads to the best outcome in improving quality of life.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy in caring for patients is to take my time with each and every patient and make sure that they have the opportunity to let me know what concerns they have regading their condition and treatment. I do my best to treat all of my patients with compassion and understanding, just as I would want to be treated.

Care Philosophy: When I was in school, I received some advice that I still use today. A preceptor once told me to treat patients as if they were a friend or family member. I've tried to use that advice as the basis of my patient care philosophy. I think taking time with patients and listening to their concerns makes a big difference.

Care Philosophy: She has always been drawn to Orthopaedics and enjoys helping her patients stay active so that they may continue to find joy in their lives.

Biography: Hatcher Cox, MD, is a board-eligible and fellowship-trained plastic and hand surgeon welcoming new patients in Salem, Virginia. Dr. Cox earned his Bachelor of Science from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, followed by his Doctor of Medicine from Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, where he graduated among the top of his class and was chosen for the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., followed by training at a top fellowship in Hand and Microsurgery at the Curtis National Hand Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He is a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH). Dr. Cox offers a variety of services in plastic surgery, limb salvage, and upper extremity care. He specializes in treating conditions of the hands and arms that cause impairment in strength, functioning, and pain, such as trauma, arthritis, carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, fracture treatment, casting and splinting, nerve repair and transfer, trigger finger release, Dupuytren's contracture, tendon repair, digit replantation, and correction of abnormalities present at birth. His background in plastic surgery provides expertise in wound healing and aesthetic outcome, leaving patients with a more natural appearance as their function is restored. In addition to upper and lower extremity care, Dr. Cox provides cosmetic and reconstructive treatments including reconstruction after tumor removal, reconstruction after skin cancer removal, skin grafts, free flap reconstructions, scar revisions, body contouring, and Botox injection. Dr. Cox is passionate about listening to the patient and his or her family, providing care within an individual's life and circumstances, and approaching clinical problems as a team. When not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife and son, watching sports, hiking, fishing, golf, and listening to good music.

Biography: Christian Conrad, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant with LewisGale Physicians in Salem, Virginia, providing care to orthopedic patients. Mr. Conrad earned his Master of Science, Physician Assistant Studies from Jefferson College of Health Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College.Mr. Conrad is passionate about educating, evaluating, and treating patients with sports-related and joint-related injuries and conditions, as well as those with general orthopedic needs. He performs in-office procedures such as joint and tendon injections, joint aspirations, fracture reductions, casting, and splinting.Mr. Conrad and his wife enjoy raising their three wonderful children in the Roanoke Valley. He also enjoys outdoor activities such as mountain biking, hiking, skiing, and spending time with his dog.

Biography: Julie Crocker, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant specializing in orthopedic urgent care.Ms. Crocker earned her Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Jefferson College of Health Sciences and an undergraduate in psychology from Auburn University. She also earned a graduate degree in psychology from Western Michigan University. She is an active member of the AAPA and PAOS.Ms. Crocker has 25 years of experience treating a wide range of orthopedicconditions that may not require emergency room care but can be treated in an urgent care facility including sprains, foot and ankle injuries, sports injuries, fractures, andback and neck injuries for patients of all agesWhen not seeing patients, Ms. Crocker enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors, hiking, snorkeling, and traveling the world.