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New spine division features team of physicians & mid-level providers treating spine, back & neck issues A leader in regional orthopedic care for more than 60 years, Chatham Orthopaedic Associates is proud to announce The Spine Institute, featuring a team of leaders in the field of spine treatment and research, bringing an unmatched level of…

One of our very own, Mary Vacala, was recently featured in Savannah Morning News. In addition to serving as a full-time physician assistant here at Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, Mary is also the athletic trainer for the U.S. Paralympic men’s wheelchair basketball team. Vacala will be traveling with the team to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for…

The results are in, and the readers of Connect Savannah voted Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Robert D. Hoffman, M.D., Best Orthopedist in Savannah! Dr. Hoffman specializes in general orthopaedics, joint pain, elbow and shoulder, and sports medicine. In addition to being a physician here at Chatham Orthopaedics, Dr. Hoffman also works with the athletic teams of SCAD and Calvary Day School. Connect Savannah…

Chatham Orthopaedics would like to thank everyone who came out to the free Mazor Robotic & Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Seminar on Thursday, February 18. Attendees learned about the advantages of minimally invasive spine surgery techniques and had the opportunity to have their questions answered by Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Raphael Roybal, M.D.. Stay…

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, P.A. is proud to serve as the 2016 Official Race Mentor for the Historic Savannah Foundation’s Race for Preservation on Saturday, February 27. The family-friendly 5k/10k run travels through five historic Savannah neighborhoods and aims to spread awareness about the importance of preservation in the community. A selection of our doctors and…

On Thursday, February 18, 2016, Chatham Orthopaedics presents a free seminar on Mazor Robotic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery. Board Certified Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon Raphael Roybal, M.D., will discuss how open spine surgery can be avoided by using minimally invasive techniques. Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask Dr. Roybal questions. The seminar will…

On October 14–17, Dr. Raphael Roybal will travel to Chicago, Illinois, for NASS 2015, an annual meeting and exhibition hosted by the North American Spine Society, also known as the largest multidisciplinary spine society in the world. As a committee member of the section on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS), Dr. Roybal joins other industry…

Dr. Dimitri Sofianos has been selected to be reviewer for Global Spine Journal, an international publication focused on evidence-based spine care. The journal releases six issues a year and publishes scientific papers revolving around new studies and techniques in spinal surgery and spinal care. Dr. Sofianos’ new role will allow him to review the papers…

This May, Dr. Raphael Roybal attended the Castellvi Spine Conference at Hawks Cay in Duck Key, Florida, as a member of the faculty. The continuing education program is directed at clinicians and surgeons with an interest in spine disorders. The course director and faculty members presented the latest medical advances in the field. Our very…

Welcome to the new Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, PA, website. Our new website can be viewed on any device, so please visit us on your mobile phones and tablet devices. We hope our new website will better help our patients find the information they need about the services we offer at Chatham Orthopaedics. Features of our…