SomaticNerveBlock near Douglas, GA

Care Philosophy: We invest in building relationships with our patients. These relationships are built with time and attentiveness, delivered in the context of competency and care.

Biography: Dr. Lingo is a neurosurgeon with expertise in brain, skull base, spine and peripheral nerve surgery, including minimally invasive spine and cranial procedures.He is a native of Columbus, GA, and earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine as a part of the inaugural Savannah campus class. He then went on to complete his neurosurgical residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and the Semmes Murphey Clinic in Memphis, TN, training in the latest cranial and spine techniques.During his residency, he learned from pioneers in the fields of skull base and minimally invasive spine surgery and completed a six-month international fellowship in skull base and vascular neurosurgery at Southmead Hospital in Bristol, England. Throughout his training, he has contributed novel research findings to neuroscience and neurosurgery by authoring original scientific articles, book chapters and practice guidelines. He is an active member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons and Southern Neurosurgical Society.

Biography: Dr. Samaddar specializes in treating all injuries and conditions of the hand and upper extremities, including fractures and arthritis of the hand, wrist, and elbow. He has special expertise in treating nerve injuries, including peripheral nerve injuries, compression neuropathies (carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel), complex microsurgical reconstruction, and upper extremity trauma. Dr. Samaddar also specializes in minimally invasive treatment, including endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Dr. Samaddar completed his specialty training in hand, upper extremity and microvascular surgery from the University of Alabama at Birmingham after completing his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. During his training, Dr. Samaddar assisted in the care of multiple high school, collegiate and professional teams, including Charleston Battery Soccer, Charleston Riverdogs Baseball, the University of Alabama at Birmingham and PGA TOUR golf professionals. Outside of the office, Dr. Samaddar is an avid golfer and outdoorsman. In addition, he enjoys watching football, golf, tennis and baseball. He and his wife, a Hilton Head Island native, have four children who love spending time on the water and at the local beaches.

Biography: Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist who practices in Richmond Hill, 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.

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.