Orthopedic Surgery near Goose Creek, SC

Biography: Being active in sports growing up left me with more than a few orthopedic injuries of my own. I was amazed to see what the body is able to mend, and how quality orthopedic care can make such a difference in getting back into the action. Unfortunately, a shoulder injury led to the end of my collegiate baseball career. But that also led me to becoming a physician assistant, which I find is a great way to make a direct impact on patients' lives. \n I love the ability to be hands-on with patients. I practice evidence-based medicine and insist on creating customized treatment plans for each individual. That starts with listening to their concerns and their goals. My role is to get patients back to living life the way they want to as quickly as safely possible. \n While professional basketball might not have been in the cards, I still very much enjoy staying active. My wife and I love the outdoors; any day we can spend hiking in the woods, biking or on the water is a great day. I am also a beekeeper and enjoy carpentry in my off time.

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: 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.