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Biography: Dr. Douglas Scott is an orthopedic surgeon and a fellowship-trained subspecialist. His expertise focuses on the shoulder and elbow, including the sports medicine, trauma, minimally-invasive arthroscopy, replacement, and complex reconstruction aspects of these joints. He earned an undergraduate degree from Clemson University and attended medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina, in Charleston. He then completed his orthopedic surgery residency at St. Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City, affiliated with Columbia University. Additional training during his residency included service at the DuPont Institute for pediatric orthopedics, and Memorial Sloan Kettering for orthopedic oncology. Dr. Scott further completed the prestigious orthopedic shoulder and elbow fellowship at Brown University, focusing on the upper extremity including shoulder resurfacing, total shoulder and reverse total shoulder replacement, as well as advanced minimally-invasive techniques of shoulder and elbow arthroscopy. Most of his colleagues and mentors from the fellowship have continued to perform research and help patients at Brown, and one of his fellowship directors is now the Chief of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Yale University. Dr. Scott is a board-certified diplomate of the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is also a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and a member of numerous other professional orthopedic and medical societies. He has authored peer-reviewed journal publications and academic book chapters for orthopedic surgery. This includes being the lead author for a shoulder chapter in the 2020 edition of Orthopedic Knowledge Update:Shoulder and Elbow 5, a research-based text designed for orthopedic surgeon education, published by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Scott has performed hundreds of shoulder and elbow surgeries annually since beginning practice in the Lowcountry in 2012, and has recently been voted "Best Orthopedist" by local residents in our local magazine. Dr. Scott is an avid reader and golfer, and enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons.

Biography: Dr. Howell Jones, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Bluffton, SC. He is 67 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Howell Jones, MD is affiliated with Hilton Head Regional Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Joe Christian is an internal medicine specialist working alongside a dedicated care team in Savannah, GA to support the health and wellness of his patients. He is passionate about caring for others and provides annual wellness visits, check ups and immunizations.

Biography: Dr. Roel Laygo provides primary care services in Savannah, GA. He is an internal medicine specialist and helps his patients manage chronic conditions, like diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma. He also provides annual wellness checkups and physicals.

Biography: Dr. Thomas Hogan is a board certified internal medicine specialist providing preventive care and wellness checkups for patients in Savannah, GA.

Biography: Dr. Deshpande is board certified in Orthopaedic Surgery and specializes in orthopaedic trauma, joint replacement, anterior hip replacement and general orthopaedics. Double majoring in Marine Biology and Secondary Education at Boston University, he then attended New York Medical College where he received his MD. After completing his internship and residency at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Dr. Deshpande completed a fellowship at the Georgia Orthopaedic Trauma Institute in Macon. In May 2013, Dr. Deshpande was recognized for his work in the field with a nomination for physician of the year. Dr. Deshpande has given lectures and presentations for various orthopaedic events across the U.S. since 2006. He has also been involved in orthopaedic research and has several peer-reviewed publications. In addition to his orthopaedic work, Dr. Deshpande has volunteered his time as a captain, driver, lieutenant and other positions in community fire departments.

Biography: Dr. Jessica Kang provides internal medicine and family medicine services for patients in Savannah, GA. She is board certified and provides dedicated care and treatment for a variety of conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and allergies.

Biography: Dr. Wilfredo Dolor provides primary care services for patients in Savannah, GA.

Biography: Dr. John Moore is a dedicated internal medicine physician providing care and guidance to better the health of his patients. He practices as the Waters Avenue location of Memorial Health University Physicians Primary Care and provides annual wellness checkups and immunizations.

Care Philosophy: At Optim Orthopedics, we know you're not yourself when even just one part of you is hurt. Because in orthopedics, everything is connected: bones, joints, ligaments, and cartilage. We're connected too. Our doctors cover every bone in the body and we work together as a team for our patients. We call our approach - Combined Strength, and we use it to get you back to you.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Rincon, GA. He is 43 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, MD is affiliated with Memorial Health University Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Nicole Cohen is an internal medicine specialist supporting patients in Savannah, GA. She provides primary care services to patients ages 18 years and older, including immunizations, annual checkups, and support for the management of chronic conditions, like diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.