FOOT & ANKLE
At the Foot and Ankle Center of Excellence at Optim Orthopedics, patients can expect the highest level of specialized care for all their foot and ankle needs. Led by three board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeons, our team is dedicated to providing the most advanced treatments available, utilizing the latest technology and techniques to help patients recover quickly and efficiently.
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Our team of specialists are well-versed in treating a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, from common athletic injuries to more complex deformities and conditions. They offer both surgical and non-surgical treatments, tailored to each patient’s unique needs and goals.
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With advanced fellowship training specifically focused on foot and ankle disorders, our orthopedic surgeons bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to their practice. They are experts not only in the foot and ankle, but also have a comprehensive understanding of the entire musculoskeletal system.
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At the Foot and Ankle Center of Excellence, patients can trust that they will receive personalized care and a comprehensive approach to their treatment. Our team is committed to helping patients achieve optimal outcomes and get back to their active lifestyles.
JUHA JAAKKOLA MD - Foot & Ankle
Speciality: Foot and Ankle
OPTIM ORTHOPEDICS FOOT & ANKLE
Our People Make The Difference
Behind every treatment or procedure is a specially trained, highly experienced professional who’s dedicated to giving you the best care possible so that you can get back to life—quickly, safely, and confidently. They’re experts at what they do, and we’re proud to have them as part of our team.
Jeffrey Goldberg, MD
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Residency
University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
Fellowship
Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center (Pontiac, MI)
Medical School Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Juha Jaakkola, MD
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BILL PHILLIPS, PA-C
Residency
Georgia Baptist/Atlanta Medical Center (Atlanta, GA)
Fellowship
Foot & Ankle with Dr. Roger Mann (Oakland, CA)
Medical School Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Physician Associations Georgia Orthopedic Society (GOS)
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)
Christopher Nicholson, MD
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Residency
Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
Fellowship
OrthoCarolina (Charlotte, NC)
Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine
(Columbus, OH)
Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Adult Acquired Flatfoot
Ankle Sprains
Arthritis of Foot & Ankle
Bunion
Bunionette Deformity (Tailor’s Bunion)
Claw Toe
Deformities of Foot & Ankle
Diabetic Foot
Fractures of Foot & Ankle
Haglund’s Deformity (Retrocalcaneal Bursitis)
Hallux Rigidus (Stiff Big Toe)
Hammer Toe
Injuries of Foot & Ankle
Metatarsalgia
Morton’s Neuroma
Plantar Fasciitis
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Sesamoiditis
Sprains of Foot & Ankle
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (Posterior Tibial Neuralgia)
Tendon Injuries/Inflammation of Foot & Ankle
FOOT AND ANKLE CONDITIONS
FOOT AND ANKLE PROCEDURES
Absorbable Antibiotic Bead Treatment for Osteomyelitis
Achilles Tendon Lengthening
Ankle Fracture Surgery
Ankle Fusion
Arthroscopy of the Ankle
Bunionectomy With Wedge Osteotomy
Bunionette Deformity Correction (Distal Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomy)
Bunionette Deformity Correction (Overview)
Calcaneal Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
Cartilage Repair, Arthroscopically-Assisted Technique (Zimmer® DeNovo® NT Natural Tissue Graft)
Charcot Foot Treatment Options
Cheilectomy
Cotton Osteotomy (Medial Cuneiform Opening Wedge Osteotomy)
Debridement of the Achilles Tendon
DuVries Arthroplasty
Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy (EPF)
Excision of Mortons Neuromas
Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
First Metatarsal-phalangeal Joint (MTP) Arthrodesis
First MTP Joint Fusion (Locking Plate)
Fixation for LisFranc Injury
Gastrocnemius Recession (Intramuscular Approach)
Haglund’s Deformity Surgery (Resection Method)
Hammertoe Correction (PIP Joint Arthroplasty)
Jones Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
Jones Fracture Fixation (Intramedullary Screw)
Kidner Procedure
Lateral Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
Lapidus Procedure for Bunion Correction
Lateral Column Lengthening (Evans Osteotomy) for Adult Acquired Flatfoot
Mallet Toe Correction (DIP Joint Arthroplasty)
Medial Calcaneal Sliding Osteotomy
Metatarsal Fracture Fixation (Open Reduction and Internal Fixation)
Midfoot Fusion
Posterior Tibial Tendon Reconstruction
Plantar Fascia Release (Open Technique)
Rheumatoid Forefoot Repair
Subtalar Fusion
Tarsal Tunnel Decompression
Tendon Transfer for Hammertoe (FDL tendon transfer)
Tibiotalocalcaneal Fusion (with Intramedullary Rod)
TightRope™ Fixation for Ankle Syndesmosis
Triple Arthrodesis
Weil Osteotomy for Claw Toe
Our board certified and fellowship trained team or orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons provide the most comprehensive care in the region.
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PODIATRIST VS ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON
Patients often ask, “Why should I should choose an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeon over a podiatrist?”
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The answer is quite simple: Years of specialized training!
Our board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeon have completed:
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4 Years of medical school
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5 Years of residency training in orthopedics
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1 Year of fellowship training or an additional year of focused clinical and surgical training in foot and ankle surgery
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4 General medical board examinations
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2 Orthopedic board exams – written and oral where they must defend their own surgical cases amongst their peers
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2,000+ Surgical procedures performed while still in Residency
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25,000+ Combined surgical procedures and counting
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WHY DOES THIS MATTER - A LETTER FROM OUR ORTHOPEDIC SURGEONS
JEFFREY GOLDBERG, MD - Foot & Ankle
CHRISTOPHER NICHOLSON, MD - Foot & Ankle
JUHA JAAKKOLA, MD - - Foot & Ankle
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