Dr. Douglas B. Kasow D.O.
Orthopedist | Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
3580 Castlegate Dr NW Atlanta Georgia, 30327About
Douglas B. Kasow, DO, FAAOS, is an established orthopedic surgeon with OrthoAtlanta in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, and is an American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow. Dr. Kasow holds AO/ASIF Fellowship training in surgery of the spine and spine trauma. Upon completion of his fellowship, Dr. Kasow received advanced training in spinal trauma under the direction of Dr. Bartolome Marreâ?? at the Hospital de Trabajodor in Santiago, Chile. Dr. Kasow specializes in adult degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal pathology, traumatic spinal injuries, motion preservation technology, also known as total disc arthroplasty, minimally invasive spinal surgery, fracture care and work injuries. Dr. Kasow values educating his patients on their underlying condition and personalizing their care so that they can make informed decisions to meet their needs and goals. He is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, and spine trauma. He is a professional member of the Georgia Orthopaedic Society, the Georgia Osteopathic Society, the Medical Association of Georgia, the North American Spine Society, and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Education and Training
Wv Sch of Osteo Med, Lewisburg Wv 2001
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med 2001
West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2001
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS- 2009
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Spondylolisthesis
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Pain
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
- Abnormal Gait
Fellowships
- Center for Spinal Disorders, Thornton, CO
Internships
- Medical College of Georgia
Fellowships
- Center For Spine and Orthopedics
Professional Society Memberships
- North American Spine Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Georgia Orthopaedic Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Taking his time to understand patients pathology and discussing their treatment options, needs, and goals.
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving, Snow Skiing, Reading
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Dr. Douglas B. Kasow D.O.'s Practice location
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