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NOW OPEN IN SNELLVILLE! Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta has opened a new location, at 1700 Tree Lane, Suite 300 in Snellville. The new office is located at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center's main campus.
One of 20 locations throughout the state, Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Snellville provides expert orthopedic and sports medicine care to those who work and live in Gwinnett County and beyond, including Grayson, Loganville, and Stone Mountain areas.
"Our new Snellville office is designed with patient convenience, comfort and access in mind," said J. Ryan Mahoney, D.O., who specializes in Sports Medicine, Shoulder and Elbow and is serving the location. "Piedmont Eastside presents a great location for us to serve more patients and provide these life-changing services to the community."
"We are excited to work with our partners at OrthoAtlanta to be able to provide care close to home for those requiring orthopedic services. With their presence, on campus at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, the community will benefit from greater access to a wide range of orthopedic services being offered by an OrthoAtlanta team of the highest caliber," said Trent Lind, CEO of Piedmont Eastside. "We are pleased to welcome Dr. Ryan Mahoney and OrthoAtlanta to the South Gwinnett community. OrthoAtlanta has a strong reputation throughout metro Atlanta and we're excited to partner with them."
To schedule an appointment, call 678-205-4299, or visit www.OrthoAtlanta.com. » Learn More |  | NEW PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT MEET GREGORY Y. LACHAUD, MD Gregory Y. LaChaud, M.D., one of five fellowship-trained orthopaedic oncologists in the entire state of Georgia. He provides care to his patients at our Brookhaven and Piedmont West locations. His practice primarily focuses on treating both benign and malignant tumors. This includes primary bone and soft tissue sarcomas, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and also metastatic disease affecting the musculoskeletal system. Dr. LaChaud’s practice requires advanced, unconventional solutions to difficult problems.
In addition to oncology, Dr. LaChaud performs primary and complex joint reconstructions and deformity correction surgery in non-oncologic patients. He also enjoys general orthopedics including soft tissue releases, shoulder and knee scopes, and fracture care. Dr. LaChaud takes pride in educating his patients on their underlying condition and personalizing their care.
MEET PETER L. MEEHAN, MD Peter L. Meehan, M.D., is a board-certified, Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon providing care to patients in our Snellville location.
Dr. Meehan is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He was made a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, an academic honor society. After graduation he completed his internship at Emory University followed by his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at the Georgia Baptist Hospital. Upon completion of his Orthopaedic training Dr. Meehan served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S Navy assigned to the National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda. Dr. Wood Lovell invited him to practice at Scottish Rite Hospital. In 1991 he became a member of The Emory Clinic and the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery of Emory University. The Emory University Orthopaedic Residents voted him “Faculty of the Year” in 1992 and 2004. In 1996 Drs. Eldridge, Meehan, and Schmitt founded Pediatric Orthopaedic Associates.
MEET DIANE E.S. PAYNE, MD, MPT Diane E.S. Payne, M.D., MPT, is a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon specializing in musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremity. She provides orthopedic care to patients in our Newnan location. Dr. Payne's practice includes comprehensive care of adult and pediatric upper extremity injuries and ailments, fracture care, as well as work injuries.
As one of the few female orthopedic surgeons in the Atlanta area, Dr. Payne listens carefully and spends time with her patients to understand their symptoms and goals. She also incorporates her background in physical therapy to offer both surgical and non-surgical options for managing orthopedic conditions. She is well known for her commitment to providing the highest quality care to each patient.
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