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Sierra G. Phillips, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Fellowship trained in hand and upper extremity surgery, Dr. Phillips' practice includes hand surgery wrist surgery, elbow surgery, arthritis treatment, fracture care and work injuries. She has a special interest in Mini-Open Carpal Tunnel Release. Dr. Phillips' goal is to work together with the patient to determine a diagnosis and help the patient work through a treatment plan all the while maintaining open communication.

Sudhir R. Belagaje, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon in the area of foot and ankle. In addition to general orthopedics, his clinical interests include total ankle replacements and deformities of the forefoot. He has received fellowship training in treating problems specific to the foot and ankle. Areas of Expertise Foot and Ankle Deformities of the forefoot Sports Medicine Board Certification American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Education Fellowship: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 2013 Foot and Ankle Surgery Fellowship Residency: University of Cincinnati, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania 2012, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, Doctor of Medicine, 2006 Undergraduate Degree: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry 2002 Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Georgia Orthopaedic Society Community Involvement Dr. Belagaje is active in the community. He has been a volunteer for ;Our Hearts to Your Soles, an annual nationwide program designed to provide free foot examinations and shoe wear to the less fortunate on Thanksgiving. He has also served as a volunteer author for the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society FootCareMD website, which provides public education for common surgical procedures in Foot and Ankle surgery. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Eric I. Francke, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Spine Surgery at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak Michigan. Dr. Francke specializes in adult degenerative surgery of the spine, minimally invasive surgery of the spine, general orthopaedics, and fracture care. Areas of Expertise Adult Degenerative Spine Surgery Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Sports Medicine Fracture Care Education Fellowship: William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, 2007, Spine Fellowship Residency: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, 2006, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Medical Degree: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC, 2000, Doctor of Medicine Masters of Science Degree: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1996, Masters of Science, Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Degree: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, 1994, Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering Professional Memberships American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons North American Spine Society NASS Cervical Spine Research Society Community Involvement Dr. Francke has been on two mission trips to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra, Ghana. While there, he performed a variety of spine surgeries, assisted in the training of residents and worked with the faculty. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Mark S. Duffield, D.O. is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. His specialties include hip, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, sports medicine, minimally invasive joint replacement surgery and fracture care. Dr. Duffield is fellowship trained in AO Trauma and Sports Medicine. Areas of Expertise Hip Arthroscopy Knee Arthroscopy Shoulder Arthroscopy Minimally Invasive Joint Replacement Surgery Fracture Care Sports Medicine Education Fellowship: AO Trauma, Chur, Switzerland, 1992, Fellowship Fellowship: Genesys Regional Medical Center Michigan State University, Flint, MI, 1989, Sports Medicine Fellowship Internship: University of South Florida, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, FL, 1993, Sports Medicine Internship Medical Degree: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO, 1987, Doctor of Osteopathy Undergraduate Degree: Alma College, Alma, MI, 1983, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry & Biology Professional Memberships American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons American Osteopathic Association Cobb Medical Society Georgia Osteopathic Association Community Involvement Dr. Duffield is very active in his community and has served as Team Physician to many local area high schools since 1995. Dr. Duffield currently serves as the Team Physician for Chapel Hill High School and Lithia Springs High School. Dr. Duffield is also the Team Physician for West Georgia Tech. During his orthopaedic residency and fellowship, Dr. Duffield was Assistant Team Physician for the University of South Florida, Tampa Bay Lightning and the New York Yankees. Insurance Plans Accepted Aetna, BCBS, Champus Tricare, Cigna, Coventry, Humana, Medicare, United Healthcare and many others. Please contact physician office for additional plans covered. Hospital Affiliation Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Wesley Miller, D.O., RMSK is a Physiatrist who is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He is an American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Fellow. Dr. Miller provides nonsurgical orthopedic care to patients utilizing his training in nonsurgical management of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and sports-related injuries. His practice includes nonsurgical orthopedic medicine, interventional spine and musculoskeletal medicine, regenerative medicine, ultrasonography, electromyography, and minimally invasive interventional procedures.

Dr. Miller is from Atlanta, Georgia. He completed his medical training at the Philadelphia School of Osteopathic Medicine and completed residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center. He went on to complete his fellowship from the Bodor Clinic in Napa, California. As a doctor of osteopathy and a PM&R physician Dr. Miller’s philosophy in treating patients includes assisting in the natural healing process by way of interventional and minimally invasive procedures allowing for the fastest possible recovery. His goal is to improve function, pain, and quality of life.

Keith A. Lamberson, M.D. is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Lamberson completed a fellowship in Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy and Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder at the Orthopaedic Specialty Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. His specializes in sport medicine, arthroscopy, surgery of the knee and shoulder and knee replacement surgery.

Dr. Lamberson has extensive experience with athletes at the professional, Olympic and recreational levels. He has served as a traveling physician with the U.S. Ski team, Assistant Team Physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association, Team Physician for the Utah Freeze of the World Indoor Soccer League, and a venue medical physician at the 1996 Olympic Summer Games, 2002 Winter Olympic Games and multiple International Ski Federation World Cup events.