Before You Commit to Orthopedic Surgery, Be Confident in the Plan
Get an independent orthopedic second opinion from an experienced, board certified surgeon who will review your diagnosis, imaging and treatment options with you. You deserve clear answers before making a major medical decision.
A Second Opinion Can Bring Clarity Before Surgery
Orthopedic surgery can affect your mobility, independence, work and quality of life. A second opinion can help you better understand the diagnosis, confirm whether the recommended operation is appropriate and determine whether another treatment approach deserves consideration.
Seeking another opinion does not necessarily mean that your original physician was wrong. It means that you are taking an active role in your care and making sure that you understand and feel comfortable with the plan.
Our goal is not to push you toward surgery. Our goal is to help you understand your options.
A second opinion may be especially helpful when:
A Focused Review of Your Diagnosis and Treatment Plan
We make the process straightforward so that you can leave with a better understanding of your condition and the choices available to you.
Tell Us The Problem
We will review your symptoms, how the condition affects your life, treatments you have already tried and the recommendation you received.
Review the Evidence
Your surgeon can evaluate the available MRI, X-rays, reports and prior records in the context of your examination and symptoms.
Discuss Your Options
You will receive an explanation of the diagnosis and whether observation, therapy, injections, surgery or another approach may deserve consideration.
Second Opinions Across Orthopedics
Our orthopedic team evaluates sports injuries, arthritis, joint replacement recommendations, fractures and persistent problems after previous treatment.
Experience Matters When the Decision Is Important
Our practice has served patients throughout metro Atlanta for generations. We combine surgical experience with a commitment to thoughtful, individualized orthopedic care.
Established Since 1968
A longstanding orthopedic practice serving Atlanta-area patients for more than five decades.
Experienced Surgeons
Evaluation by physicians who routinely treat both common and complex orthopedic conditions.
Conservative When Appropriate
Surgery is not automatically the answer. Nonsurgical options are considered when clinically appropriate.
Three Convenient Offices
Second-opinion appointments are available in Decatur, Snellville and Loganville.
Second Opinions From Experienced Orthopedic Surgeons
The surgeons of Atlanta Bone & Joint Specialists provide expertise across sports injuries, arthroscopic surgery, cartilage restoration, hip, knee and shoulder replacement, revision surgery, fracture care, foot and ankle conditions and complex orthopedic problems.
What Should You Bring?
Having the right information available helps your surgeon provide a more complete and useful second-opinion evaluation.
Our scheduling team can help explain which records may be useful for your particular appointment.
You Do Not Have to Make the Decision Until You Understand the Decision
Speak with our team today or submit an online appointment request for an orthopedic second opinion.