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Biography: Dr. Steve Martin Jr, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Matthews, NC. He is 55 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Steve Martin Jr, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. Ashwini Punjabi, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Ashwini Punjabi, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Care Philosophy: I believe in being thorough in providing orthopedic care. I am very good at diagnosis for complex conditions. I frequently can help people who have been receiving care at other locations without success. I believe in educating the patient and guiding t

Biography: Dr. Amit Patel, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 40 years old and has been practicing for 13 years. Dr. Amit Patel, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.

Biography: I am a board-certified dual fellowship-trained sports medicine and hip preservation orthopedic surgeon who specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the hip, shoulder and knee. \n As a hip preservationist, my focuses are arthroscopic treatment of complex hip disorders, including labral tears, femoral-acetabular impingement, focal cartilage injuries, gluteal tendon tears and proximal hamstring tears. I am passionate about treating sports injuries of the knee and shoulder for both adolescents and adults, specializing in meniscus and labrum repair, ligament reconstruction, tendon repair and treatment of focal cartilage injuries. My goal is to offer a superior level of fracture care, including management of traumatic orthopedic injuries. \n I am currently serving as a team physician for the Charlotte checkers as well as local high schools, with previous experience taking care of Duke University and North Carolina Central University Athletics. This, along with my background in ice hockey and long-distance running, helps me connect with the patient's drive to return to sports as quickly as possible while maintaining an active lifestyle. I'm excited to bring a high level of comprehensive care for athletic injuries of the hip, shoulder and knee to Charlotte and surrounding communities. \n In my spare time, I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my wife and kids. If we are not at a park or the swimming pool, we are probably bringing chaos to the running/hiking trails where we live in south Charlotte.

Biography: Dr. James Alexander, MD is a Physical Medicine /amp Rehabilitation Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 53 years old and has been practicing for 25 years. Dr. James Alexander, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

Biography: Dr. John Brendese, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. John Brendese, MD is affiliated with Novant Health Matthews Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: I help take care of all in your family. As an old preceptor once taught me, that family doctors take care of patients ``from the womb to the tomb and everyone in between.`` I have wanted to practice family medicine since I was 10. Dr. Hondros.

Care Philosophy: I offer evidence based patient centered care Having completed fellowships in sports medicine as well as shoulder and elbow surgery I have extensive experience in dealing with both ``simple`` and complex problems My training in the both the United