MCGHealth Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Team
MCGHealth offers a dedicated team specializing in the management of spine disorders. Through combined efforts, Drs. Norman Chutkan and Allan Goodrich provide advanced surgical care for simple to complex spine problems. Dr. Karl Wenger Ph.D., is head of our research department and is integral in keeping MCGHealth Orthopaedics on the cutting edge of medicine. Mark Daniel, PA-C, is the spine physician assistant and works closely with the physicians and patients.
Dr. Chutkan came to MCGHealth from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center where he was chief of orthopaedic spine surgery. He is a graduate of Howard University College of Medicine and completed his orthopaedic residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Chutkan completed an orthopaedic spine fellowship at LSU. He has numerous publications, presentations, and lectures to his credit.
Dr. Goodrich is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine and completed his residency in orthopaedics at Eisenhower Army Medical Center. Dr. Goodrich also completed a spine surgery fellowship with Thomas Whitesides, Jr., at Emory.
Mark Daniel, PA-C, is a graduate of Medical College of Georgia School of Allied Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Program. He has a strong background in orthopaedics and sports medicine. He is now dedicated to orthopaedic spine surgery
Drs. Chutkan and Goodrich specialize in conservative and surgical treatment of disorders such as:
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Back and neck pain
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Degenerative disc disease
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Pediatric and adult scoliosis
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Spine trauma
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Spine tumors
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Reconstructive spine surgery
We have a complete team that is prepared to take care of any of your spinal needs. From non-surgical treatment, to minimally invasive procedures, to major reconstructive surgeries; we have the experience to choose an individualized treatment plan for each patient.
Health Information:
Spine, Shoulder and Pelvis Disorders