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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Foot and Ankle
- Medical School Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA)
- Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
- Fellowship - Michigan International Foot and Ankle Center (Pontiac, MI)
Juha Jaakkola, MD
Foot and Ankle
- Medical School Medical College of Georgia (Augusta, GA
- Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
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Physician Associations Georgia Orthopedic Society (GOS)
American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) - Residency - Georgia Baptist/Atlanta Medical Center (Atlanta, GA)
- Fellowship - Foot & Ankle with Dr. Roger Mann (Oakland, CA)
Christopher Nicholson, MD
Foot and Ankle
- Medical School Ohio State University College of Medicine (Columbus, OH)
- Board Certification American Board of Orthopedic Surgery
- Residency - Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
- Fellowship - OrthoCarolina (Charlotte, NC)
Foot and Ankle Conditions
- 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 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 (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.
Podiatrist VS Orthopedic Surgeon
Patients often ask, “Why should I should choose an Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeon over a podiatrist?”
The answer is quite simple: Years of specialized training!
Our board certified, fellowship trained Orthopedic Foot and Ankle surgeon have completed:
- 4 Years of medical school
- 5 Years of residency training in orthopedics
- 1 Year of fellowship training or an additional year of focused clinical and surgical training in foot and ankle surgery
- 4 General medical board examinations
- 2 Orthopedic board exams – written and oral where they must defend their own surgical cases amongst their peers
- 2,000+ Surgical procedures performed while still in Residency
- 25,000+ Combined surgical procedures and counting
