Osteoarthritis of Hand near North Charleston, SC

Care Philosophy: Emilie Van Kooten PT joined The Iowa Clinic in 2019 after graduating from Creighton University As a native Iowan she always wanted to find a place that would provide a great work life balance as well as the opportunity to grow professionally which led her to The Iowa Clinic Emilie knew she wanted to go into the medical profession Physical therapy allowed her to marry her interest in improving function and quality of life with her passion for a healthy lifestyle She enjoys helping her patients see past their impairments and diagnoses to realize what they can do not what they cannot Emilie and her husband Ryan live in Des Moines with their two fur babies Finn and Ollie who are two spunky golden retrievers When she s not in the clinic Emilie likes to work out run or take Finn and Ollie for a walk She s also picked up cooking and baking

Care Philosophy: Dr. Kokko is from Charleston, SC and received both his graduate degree and medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He also completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina before completing his hand surgery fellowship at the prestigious New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases. He has numerous scientific publications and has been featured as a guest host on Sirius XM's Doctor Radio.

Biography: When I decided to specialize in elbow and shoulder surgery, I wanted to understand much more than just the basics. That's why I received fellowship training in elbow and shoulder surgery, and then became a visiting professor at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. There, I studied the most advanced techniques for the treatment of complex elbow problems. \n I enjoy clinical research and have stayed involved with it throughout my career. My patients benefit from my involvement in cutting-edge research and training on the most advanced technology available. That includes minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques. These can address complex elbow and shoulder problems with minimal incisions and shorter recovery times. In cases where minimally invasive surgery is not indicated, I also complete complex reconstruction and shoulder replacement procedures. In some cases, I use advanced imaging to build anatomically correct joint replacement prosthetics. I believe every patient deserves a treatment plan that makes the most sense for their lifestyle and meets their treatment goals.