OsteoarthritisofFoot near Kingstree, SC

Biography: Dr. Joseph Menn is board certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (FACFAS). He received his Bachelors degree in biology from Wilkes University in 1984. Following graduation, both he and his wife, Karen moved to Iowa to attend medical school. He was awarded his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree in 1988 and moved to St Louis, MO, where he completed his surgical residency in 1991. He joined Dr. Hamilton in practice in January 1992. Dr. Menn has been involved in leadership of his profession since medical school. He was class president of his medical school class for 4 years in Des Moines. He became involved in the South Carolina Podiatric Medical Association early in his career and eventually moved through the leadership ranks to serve two years as president from 1998-2000. Following that, in 2001 he was elected president of the southeastern USA division of the APMA and oversaw a 7 state region. He is currently serving his second three-year term as president of Division 14 (southeastern USA – SC, NC, GA, TN, AL, MS, KY) for the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Additionally, he sits on the College's Practice Management committee. Dr. Menn is avid traveler and photographer (something he wishes he was better at!). A passionate and serious martial artist, Dr. Menn holds the rank of black belt in two different styles of martial arts. He first achieved black belt rank in Tae Kwon Do in 1987, while in medical school. Having since changed to a different style, in August 2015 Dr. Menn was promoted to black belt in Okinawan GoJu Ryu karate.

Care Philosophy: Our practice is working together to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in podiatric care.

Care Philosophy: As a Foot and Ankle Specialist, I try to use the most up-to-date information and technology available, delivering quality and cost effective medical/surgical care to each individual patient encounter. We treat patients like we would expect to be treated, like family.

Biography: Dr. Vito Speciale, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in North Charleston, SC. He is 53 years old. Dr. Vito Speciale, DPM is affiliated with Trident Medical Center and Trident Health System-Summerville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Gery Katalinich, DPM is a Podiatry Specialist who practices in Georgetown, SC. He is 68 years old. Dr. Gery Katalinich, DPM is affiliated with Grand Strand Medical Center.

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: I grew up helping my father, who was a veterinarian. After a short time in veterinarian school, I realized my real desire was to take care of the pets' owners. I love working with my hands and building things, so orthopedic surgery was a natural fit. \n In 2013 I performed the first robotic partial total knee and total hip in the state of South Carolina. The advancement of technology has allowed us to perform almost 100% robotic total knee replacements. According to industry data, I am one of the leading robotic-assisted surgeons in the state and the number one robotic partial knee surgeon in Charleston, South Carolina. \n My specialized fellowship training and years of experience in joint preservation, including shoulder and knee arthroscopy, cartilage transfer and ligament reconstruction, allows me to confidently take on complex orthopedic cases. I also have extensive experience in joint reconstruction of the hip, knee and shoulder, including muscle-sparing direct anterior hip replacements, and outpatient joint replacement surgery. \n My broad training also includes ortho-biologics and regenerative medicine. I perform platelet-rich plasma injections as well as stem cell injections to help patients recover from injury or disease without surgery. My ultimate goal is to glorify God by taking excellent care of orthopedic patients.

Care Philosophy: Among Charleston s 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