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  1. 12-10-2015, 02:40 PM #1
    Kevin_Mc
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    Any input regarding Atlanta area scoli docs?

    Hello All!

    Long time no post. I seem to creep back around towards the end of the year. And here I am.

    The reason I'm here this year is that I am wanting to know if anyone has seen a scoli doc in the Atlanta area? My niece recently had a positive Adam's Test (Forward bend) and is being referred to a doc for x-rays and whatnot. I plan to help them navigate the visit and diagnosis and all of that. They even have a doctor they are planning on seeing who has scoliosis as her specialty. But I wanted to get an idea of the names in the area in case they don't like this visit or if a second opinion is needed.

    Alternatively, how would you all suggest I go about finding a doc in the Atl area? Having never had to do this for scoliosis I'm unsure of what would be the most efficient way.

    Thanks!
    KM
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  2. 12-10-2015, 04:29 PM #2
    leahdragonfly
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    I've been around the pediatric scoli world since 2008, and I have heard Timothy Oswald's name mentioned a number of times. He is in Atlanta I believe.

    A great resource is the Scoliosis Research Society website. They have a free online physician-finder.
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  3. 12-10-2015, 09:13 PM #3
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    Hi Kevin...

    Emory is relatively well known for their scoliosis work. Try William Horton.

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  4. 12-11-2015, 10:51 AM #4
    Kevin_Mc
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    Quote Originally Posted by leahdragonfly View Post
    I've been around the pediatric scoli world since 2008, and I have heard Timothy Oswald's name mentioned a number of times. He is in Atlanta I believe.

    A great resource is the Scoliosis Research Society website. They have a free online physician-finder.
    Quote Originally Posted by LindaRacine View Post
    Hi Kevin...

    Emory is relatively well known for their scoliosis work. Try William Horton.

    --Linda


    Thanks for the input!
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