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Biography: Dr. Sissel Topple, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Black Mountain, NC. She is 61 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Sissel Topple, MD is affiliated with AdventHealth Hendersonville.

Biography: As an orthopedic surgeon, I focus exclusively on replacing hips and knees in adults who have exhausted other options for reducing pain and restoring mobility. I have performed hundreds of hip and knee replacements since completing a fellowship in adult reconstructive surgery in 2003. \n Thanks to advances in technology and surgical techniques, these types of surgeries involve much less blood loss, pain and recovery time compared to 20 years ago. Nevertheless, I work with a care team to carefully screen my patients before recommending hip or knee replacement surgery. For example, if you are a smoker, are obese, have a history of chronic narcotics use or other risk factors, we may develop a plan to improve your health before surgery to minimize the potential for complications. \n While a hip or knee replacement may not get you back to running marathons, it can reduce or eliminate pain that makes golfing, hiking, gardening and other favorite activities and daily tasks an ordeal. My goal is to restore your quality of life by restoring your mobility. \n My father was a physician. Seeing the joy that helping people brought him inspired me to go into medicine. I was drawn to orthopedics because I enjoy problem solving, the physical nature of the work and the rapid pace of innovation. \n Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my wife, Natalie, and my sons, Jack and Alex. We love traveling and exercising together. In my personal time, I enjoy gaming and have a passion for snow skiing.

Biography: Dr. Sylvia Bartee, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 59 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Sylvia Bartee, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Josiah Zubairu, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 40 years old. Dr. Josiah Zubairu, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Benjamin Missick, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. Benjamin Missick, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Patrick Connor, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 62 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Patrick Connor, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Seth Richman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Cornelius, NC. He is 45 years old. Dr. Seth Richman, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.