2 Doctors Join Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center
JOHNS CREEK, GA — Two new physicians at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center are now treating patients in Johns Creek.
Dr. Oren Goltzer and Dr. Eli Garrard join a team of seven other physicians at the clinic located at 6335 Hospital Parkway.
“Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center is dedicated to helping patients return to a full and active lifestyle, while providing the best surgical and non-surgical options – from spine surgery to total joint replacement,” said Dr. Scott D. Boden, director of Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center.
One of the new physician’s, Dr. Goltzer completed residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Arizona, in Phoenix. He continued orthopaedic subspecialty training in hip and knee replacements with a fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Emory University School of Medicine.
Goltzer’s clinical specialties and areas of interest include: direct anterior hip replacement, partial knee replacements, outpatient total hip and knee replacements, complex primary and revision hip and knee replacements, patient specific knee replacements, computer navigated as well as minimally invasive hip and knee replacements.
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“I am very excited to serve Johns Creek and the surrounding communities by providing consistently successful hip and knee replacements, which help patients resume the activities they used to enjoy including walking, hiking and tennis,” he said.
Dr. Garrard completed an orthopaedic surgery residency at Emory University and a spine fellowship the University of Wisconsin, and he specializes in spine surgery. Garrard said he’s been fortunate to develop patient care and surgical skills under the guidance of many extraordinary mentors in Atlanta, Houston and Wisconsin.
“I know I’ll use this training daily to further patient care while striving to carry the baton as part of the next generation of spine surgeons,” he added. “In joining this team at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, I’m dedicated to work as a ‘patient advocate’ in every encounter by listening to the patient and directing his or her care either surgically or non-surgically, with the patient’s best interest always in mind.
To make an appointment at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, call 404-778-3350.
Photo: Dr. Oren Goltzer, left, and Dr. Eli Garrard. Credit: Emory Healthcare
