April is Occupational Therapy Month. The occupational therapy department treats the majority of patients recovering from upper extremity injuries and surgeries at Chatham Orthopaedics. We provide services in three locations including Savannah, Pooler and Richmond Hill. Occupational therapy focuses on assisting patients to meet their optimal function in life activities such as work and self-care…

Dr. Raphael Roybal to Host Spine Symposium on April 4
On Tuesday, April 4, join Raphael R. Roybal, M.D., as he hosts an educational event covering symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and outcomes related to the degenerative cervical spine. The event will be held at 5:30pm at The Spine Institute at Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, located at 4425 Paulsen St., Savannah, GA 31405. RSVP is not required….

Savannah Office Now Offering Same-Day Appointments
Chatham Orthopaedic Associates’ Savannah office located at 4425 Paulsen Street is now offering same-day appointments Tuesday through Friday from 8am to 6pm. You will be able to see one of our experienced Physician’s Assistants for any of your orthopaedic needs. For an appointment, please call (912) 355-6615 and select option #3.

South Magazine Features Chatham Orthopaedics
If you pick up a copy of the latest edition of South Magazine, you may notice a few familiar faces. The special Health & Wellness edition features Chatham Orthopaedic Associates physician Dmitri Sofianos on the cover. The publication named Dr. Sofianos one of the South’s greatest doctors, with a feature on page 115 detailing the…

Physical Therapist Tim Czarnecki Receives McKenzie Institute Certification
Chatham Orthopaedic Associates is proud to announce that physical therapist Tim Czarnecki recently earned MDT Certification from The McKenzie Institute® USA Center for Postgraduate Study in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy® (MDT). Physical therapists must complete a series of advanced postgraduate courses to become certified practitioners of the McKenzie Method® of MDT, an evidence-based patient management…

Chatham Orthopaedics Welcomes Chetan S. Deshpande, M.D.
Chatham Orthopaedic Associates is proud to welcome Chetan S. Deshpande, M.D., to its team of highly trained orthopaedic physicians. Dr. Deshpande specializes in orthopaedic trauma, joint replacement, and complex limb reconstruction. An alumnus of Boston University and New York Medical College, Dr. Deshpande completed his internship and residency at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in…

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates Introduces New Pediatric Physician
Pediatric Orthopedist Evan Siegall, M.D., Joins Team of 10 Other Physicians Chatham Orthopaedic Associates welcomes its newest physician, Evan Siegall, M.D., who joins a team of 10 other highly trained orthopaedic physicians. Dr. Siegall specializes in pediatric orthopaedics, treating patients ranging from infants to teenagers for a variety of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. “My family…

Chatham Orthopaedics to Host Back Pain Seminar
On Tuesday, August 30, 2016, Chatham Orthopaedics will partner with SI-BONE to host a free seminar on Sacroiliac Joint Pain. Speaker Raphael R. Roybal, MD, will share information on the sacroiliac joint, which is responsible for up to 30% of lower back pain. Those who experience chronic pain in the lower back, buttock, hip, groin,…

Chatham Orthopaedic Associates Introduces The Spine Institute
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…

Mary Vacala Serving as Athletic Trainer for U.S. Men’s Paralympic Basketball Team
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…