Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists
  • Home
  • Our Doctors
    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jové, M.D.
    • Farhan Malik, M.D.
    • Julio Petilon, M.D
    • Jeff Traub, M.D.
    • Brian Vanderhoof, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Matt Crook, PA-C
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
  • Locations
  • Appointments
    • Telemedince and E-Visits >
      • E-Visit Scheduler
    • Online Scheduling
    • Forms
    • Referrals
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Medical Tourism
  • Our Office
    • About Us
    • Social Media >
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • LinkedIN
      • Twitter
      • YouTube
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Conditions Treated
    • Payments
    • Bracing
    • Office Staff >
      • Office Manager >
        • Brian Pallone
      • Front Desk & Checkout >
        • Bianca
        • Tabatha
        • Meagan
        • Sandra
      • Billing >
        • Buffie
        • Jennifer
        • Vanessa
      • Scheduling >
        • Andrea
        • Farrah
        • Holly
      • Radiology >
        • David
        • Rebecca
        • Carla
        • Melissa
    • Insurance
    • MRI
    • Medical Records >
      • Decatur
      • Loganville
      • Snellville
    • Prescription Refill Request >
      • Decatur
      • Loganville
    • Reviews
    • Affiliate Hospital Resources >
      • Emory Decatur Hospital
    • Marketing Internship
    • Job Opportunities
  • Patient Education
    • Coronavirus Update Page
    • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
    • Joint Replacement Center >
      • Hip >
        • Total Hip Replacement
      • Knee >
        • Total Knee Replacement
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Partial Knee Replacement
        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
      • Shoulder >
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Sports Medicine Program >
      • Arthroscopic Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Rotator Cuff Tears
        • SLAP Tears
        • Labral Tears
      • Knee >
        • Meniscus Tears
        • ACL Tears
      • Foot and Ankle >
        • Ankle Sprains and Instability
        • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Concussions
    • Regenerative Medicine >
      • Stem Cell Therapy
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections
    • Hip Fracture Center
    • Hand Surgery >
      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Trigger Finger
    • Fracture (Broken Bone) Center >
      • Distal Radius Fracture
      • Ankle Fractures
    • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
    • Learning Center
    • Home Therapy
    • Video
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
      • Painful Knee Replacement Survey
      • Painful Hip Replacement Survey
      • Rotator Cuff Surgery Survey
      • Meniscus Tear Survey
      • Partial Knee Replacement Survey
    • FAQ
    • Blog
  • Español
  • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery
  • Home
  • Our Doctors
    • Maurice Jové, M.D.
    • Nathan Jové, M.D.
    • Farhan Malik, M.D.
    • Julio Petilon, M.D
    • Jeff Traub, M.D.
    • Brian Vanderhoof, D.O.
    • Physician Assistants >
      • Matt Crook, PA-C
      • Omid Midanaky, PA-C
      • Aidan O'Connor, MPH, PA-C
  • Locations
  • Appointments
    • Telemedince and E-Visits >
      • E-Visit Scheduler
    • Online Scheduling
    • Forms
    • Referrals
    • Independent Medical Examination
    • Saturday Clinic
    • What To Expect
    • Medical Tourism
  • Our Office
    • About Us
    • Social Media >
      • Facebook
      • Instagram
      • LinkedIN
      • Twitter
      • YouTube
    • Orthopedic Expert Witness
    • Conditions Treated
    • Payments
    • Bracing
    • Office Staff >
      • Office Manager >
        • Brian Pallone
      • Front Desk & Checkout >
        • Bianca
        • Tabatha
        • Meagan
        • Sandra
      • Billing >
        • Buffie
        • Jennifer
        • Vanessa
      • Scheduling >
        • Andrea
        • Farrah
        • Holly
      • Radiology >
        • David
        • Rebecca
        • Carla
        • Melissa
    • Insurance
    • MRI
    • Medical Records >
      • Decatur
      • Loganville
      • Snellville
    • Prescription Refill Request >
      • Decatur
      • Loganville
    • Reviews
    • Affiliate Hospital Resources >
      • Emory Decatur Hospital
    • Marketing Internship
    • Job Opportunities
  • Patient Education
    • Coronavirus Update Page
    • What is an Orthopedic Doctor
    • Joint Replacement Center >
      • Hip >
        • Total Hip Replacement
      • Knee >
        • Total Knee Replacement
        • Anterior Reference Knee Replacement
        • Knee Replacement Surgery Recovery
        • Partial Knee Replacement
        • Patellofemoral Replacement
        • Tourniquet-less Knee Replacement
      • Shoulder >
        • Total Shoulder Replacement
      • Outpatient Joint Replacement Center
      • Metal Sensitivity and Nickel Allergy
      • Revision Surgery >
        • Revision Hip and Knee Replacement
        • Metal on Metal Hip Problems
      • Infections >
        • Hip and Knee Replacement Infections
    • Sports Medicine Program >
      • Arthroscopic Surgery
      • Shoulder >
        • Rotator Cuff Tears
        • SLAP Tears
        • Labral Tears
      • Knee >
        • Meniscus Tears
        • ACL Tears
      • Foot and Ankle >
        • Ankle Sprains and Instability
        • Achilles Tendon Tears
      • Concussions
    • Regenerative Medicine >
      • Stem Cell Therapy
      • Cartilage Restoration
      • PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) Injections
      • Hyaluronic Gel Injections
    • Hip Fracture Center
    • Hand Surgery >
      • Carpal Tunnel Sydnrome
      • Cubittal Tunnel Syndrome
      • Trigger Finger
    • Fracture (Broken Bone) Center >
      • Distal Radius Fracture
      • Ankle Fractures
    • Blood Clots After Orthopedic Surgery
    • Learning Center
    • Home Therapy
    • Video
    • Orthopedic Survey Center >
      • Outpatient Total Joint Replacement Survey
      • Painful Knee Replacement Survey
      • Painful Hip Replacement Survey
      • Rotator Cuff Surgery Survey
      • Meniscus Tear Survey
      • Partial Knee Replacement Survey
    • FAQ
    • Blog
  • Español
  • How to Prepare and What to Expect Knee Surgery

The Spine Center
at
Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists

Welcome to the Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists Comprehensive Spine Treatment Center

Launching officially on the web in April 2020, our comprehensive spine center will be headed by Dr. Julio Petilon, a board-certified spine surgeon that's credential speak for itself.  Dr. Petilon will be working with Dr. Brian Vanderhoof to provide a comprehensive plan for your neck and back problems.

What is a non-operative back doctor?

A non-operative back doctor is usually a specialists in physiatry or pain management.  Our non-operative doctors focus on a zero narcotic policy and aim to have you pain free without any narcotic use.  While some problems in the back require more aggressive management with surgery, most back problems do not require a spine surgeon involved with your care. 
Dr. Brian Vanderhoof has been a specialist in the metro Atlanta area for nearly 30 years and is the cornerstone of the non-operative treatment program
.
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Vanderhoof
Learn More About Treatment Options

What is a spine surgeon and what do they do?

A spine surgeon is a physician who has does a fellowship in spine surgery.  A spine surgery fellowship, in orthopedic surgery, is a 1 year trained fellowship in learning about the surgical treatment to neck and back problems that fail conservative managemet.  Spine surgery involves removing herniated disks that are compressing nerve roots or the spinal cord, disc replacement, microdiscectomy, lumbar fusion, cervical fusion and more.  Spine surgery is highly complex and requires an expertise and steady hand. 
Dr. Julio Petilon brings his skill and strong educational background to Atlanta Bone and Joint Specialists to lead the way for our practice to provide surgical care for your spine problems.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Petilon
Learn More About Treatment Options
​
Picture

Click To Add H1 Text

  • Prior blood clot or pulmonary embolus
    • the #1 predictor of having another clot
  • Factor 5 Leiden
  • Von Willdebrands disease
  • Venous Statsis
  • Extensive immobilization after surgery
  • Lower Extremity surgery
  • Oral Contraceptive Birth Control

Click To Add Text

​

​Call to Schedule Your Appointment Today
SE HABLA ESPAÑOL!


Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM  


Telephone

Decatur                             404.296.5005
Loganville                         770.564.3393
Snellville                           770.985.9330

High School Football Season Added Coverage Hours

Saturdays During High School Football Season
Injury Clinic is for INJURED PLAYERS ONLY.
Snellville
ONLY.
9AM-10AM