Best of Savannah Doctors 2017

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It takes a village, as they say, and these local doctors earned top honors for keeping Savannah healthy and well.

How it works: The Best of Savannah winners were determined by reader votes alone. Only one ballot per person was accepted; duplicate ballots and those without a verifiable name and address were automatically disqualified.

Savannah magazine does not control how individuals campaigned.

BEST ALLERGIST

Jack Eades, MD SOUTHERN ALLERGY & ASTHMA

Q

: What are the top 10 things that people in Savannah are allergic to?

1. Pollen 2. Foods 3. Stinging insects

ALLERGIST

Jack Eades, MD Southern Allergy & Asthma 5223 Paulsen St. 912-303-9355 southernallergy.net Runner-up: Bruce Finkel, MD

ANESTHESIOLOGIST

Derrick Randall, MD Pooler Pain Management 421 Pooler Parkway, Ste. 100, Pooler

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912-737-2022 11102 Abercorn St., Ste. B 912-999-7005, poolerpain.com Runner-up: William Bill Fuqua, MD

4. Household pets 5. Medications 6. Cosmetics 7. Dyes and perfumes

AUDIOLOGIST

Gabriel Pitt, MD Optimal Hearing 527 Stephenson Ave. Ste. A-3 912-235-6597 optimalhearing.com Runner-up: Cori Palmer, Au.D

8. Cleaning chemicals 9. Cockroaches 10. Dust mites

DR. DAVID S. OLIVER BEST ENT SPECIALIST 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

BEST RHINOLOGIST (NASAL & SINUS) 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Thank you Savannah for your continued support!

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DR. BUFFI BOYD

Best Urologist

Thank You Savannah!

James C. Judy, MD; Stephen Michigan MD; Richard Mazo, MD David L. Cheng, MD; Michael J. Cox, MD; Ruth Ann Miles, MD Michael D. Funderburk, MD; Thomas E. Shook, MD Heather M. Wallace, MD; Andrew Michigan, MD; Melissa Porter, PA-C Joanna W. Dobbeck, PA-C

BEST DERMATOLOGIST

Claudia Gaughf, MD GAUGHF DERMATOLOGY

Q

: You’ve been a dermatologist since 1997. How have your patients become smarter about sun protection?

“MORE OFTEN, I’ve noticed families using umbrellas or renting umbrellas at the beach, and I’m seeing an increased use of sun-protection clothing, especially for children. Ten years ago, I remember making my kids wear sun shirts when no one else was. Now, when we’re on vacation, there are so many kids wearing them. Also, more people seem to be using sunless tanning creams or getting professional spray tans—their look and scent has greatly improved over the years. Still, there has only been a very slight decrease in tanning bed use—unfortunately, 10 million Americans still use them. Some states have banned the use of tanning beds for anyone under 18, but this is not the case in Georgia. Now they need parental consent in Savannah, but they can still tan.”

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BEST GENERAL PRACTITIONER

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Kristen A. Updegraff, MD 912.527.7211 9 C H AT H A M C E N T E R S O U T H • S U IT E C S AVA N N A H , G A 3 1 4 0 5

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BARIATRIC SURGEON

Oliver Whipple, MD Memorial Health Bariatrics 4700 Waters Ave. 912-350-3438 memorialhealth.com Runner-up: Robert Kelly, MD

CARDIOLOGIST

Robert Rollings, MD Savannah Cardiology 6301 Abercorn St. 912-352-8700 Runners-up: (two-way tie) Sidney J. Bolch, MD, FACC John Spellman, MD

CARDIOVASCULAR SURGEON (two-way tie)

Jeremy London, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd. Plaza D Building 1, Ste. A 912-819-0500, sjchs.org Robert Jones, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd. Plaza D Building 1, Ste. A 912-819-0500, sjchs.org Runner-up: David Capallo, MD

CHIROPRACTOR

Preston Peacock, DC Advanced Chiropractic Center 408 SW US 80, Pooler 912-748-0350 poolerbackcare.com Runner-up: Todd Titus, DC

DENTIST

Brad Durham, DMD Beyond Exceptional Dentistry 1317 Abercorn St. 912-228-4724 braddurhammd.com Runners-up: (two-way tie) Scott Cohen, DDS Mark Dye, DMD

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Thank you Savannah magazine readers, for voting

NIZAR ESKANDAR, MD BEST NEPHROLOGIST

1326 EISENHOWER DR. • SAVANNAH GA 31406 • 912.527.5225

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BEST EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST

David Oliver, MD COASTAL EAR NOSE AND THROAT

Q

: We hear there’s a new treatment for sinus issues. Can you tell us about it?

“SINUSITIS ACCOUNTS for one of the most common complaints from patients—they spend years in this rut of allergy medications, nasal sprays and repeat courses of antibiotics.

Balloon sinuplasty can be performed in the office with little downtime and rapid recovery. It permanently opens the narrow sinus passageways that become occluded with infection and allergy. The technology is similar to coronary angioplasty for heart disease, and it has been shown to improve sinus disease in a comparable rate as traditional endoscopic sinus surgery. Patients return to routine activity within a day, and benefits can be recognized within a week or two.”

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BEST OPHTHALMOLOGIST

Dr. Richard Schulze, Jr.

728 E. 67th St. | Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 352-3120 | Schulze-Eye.com

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MEDICAL DEGREE: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine RESIDENCY: Walter Reed Army Medical Center,

ORGANIZATIONS: Life Fellow, American College of

Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Washington, D.C.

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Dr. Claudia Gaughf Voted Best Dermatologist

By Savannah Readers

SAVANNAH 639 Stephenson Ave | RICHMOND HILL 9976 Ford Ave POOLER 1000 Towne Center Blvd, Ste 900B 912.354.7124 • gaughfdermatology.com

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BEST GASTROENTEROLOGIST

Mark Murphy, MD THE CENTER FOR DIGESTIVE AND LIVER HEALTH/THE ENDOSCOPY CENTER

Q

: What are some recent developments in the field of gastroenterology?

“THE LATEST INVOLVES some things you might have seen on television: new treatments that have revolutionized treatment of hepatitis C, making it easily curable. And there are new biological therapies for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. There are also emerging diagnostic modalities for colorectal cancer screening and genetic research that will allow us to tailor specific drug therapies for various gastrointestinal maladies in the very near future.”

Thank you Savannah magazine readers, for voting

VICTOR ROSENFELD, MD BEST NEUROLOGIST

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1326 EISENHOWER DR. • SAVANNAH GA 31406

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DERMATOLOGIST

Claudia Gaughf, MD Gaughf Dermatology 639 Stephenson Ave. 912-354-7124 gaughfdermatology.com Runner-up: Corinne Howington, MD

BEST PEDIATRICIAN

Ben Spitalnick, MD, FAAP

EAR, NOSE AND THROAT SPECIALIST

PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATES OF SAVANNAH

Q

: What are the latest advancements in infant care?

1. CCHD SCREENING: “As part of the newborn hospital stay, all infants now receive a noninvasive screen for oxygen level. It’s the same red flashlight-looking device that doctors place on your finger at visits. This simple screen can reduce the chance of missing critical congenital heart disease in newborns.”

2. BABY FRIENDLY: “This is a certification sought after by birthing hospitals and physicians. As the benefits of breastfeeding became increasingly understood, Baby Friendly USA has become an important leader in benchmarking breastfeeding friendliness.”

3. SAFE TO SLEEP: “Many parents remember the ‘back to sleep’ campaign—having infants sleep on their backs reduced SIDS significantly. We now know that’s only one of many factors that contribute to SIDS, so ‘back to sleep’ was expanded to ‘safe to sleep.’

Other factors that reduce SIDS include sleeping on a firm surface and avoiding sharing a bed with parents.”

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4. BACKWARD UNTIL AGE TWO: “Until just recently, most parents knew the car seat guideline for newborns was backwards until age one (or 20 pounds).

Those guidelines have been updated, and it’s now recommended that infants face backwards in their car seat until at least age two—unless they have outgrown the maximum height and weight per the manufacturer.”

5. YES TO PACIFIERS: “Pacifiers have been shown to be another important factor in reducing SIDS. There is a balancing act, though, because while many pediatricians recognize the benefit, they will also recommend waiting to introduce a pacifier until a consistent latch has been established with breastfeeding.”

6. NO TO COUGH MEDICINES: “As their safety and efficacy has been studied and questioned over the years, these have fallen out of recommendation.

Most products are now no longer available over the counter, and prescribing them has become much less common, especially in younger children.”

David Oliver, MD Coastal Ear Nose and Throat 322 Commercial Drive, Ste. 2 912-355-2335 coastal-ent.com Runner-up: Michael Zoller, MD, FACS

EMERGENCY MEDICINE DOCTOR

Jay Goldstein, MD Memorial University Medical Center 4700 Waters Ave. 912-350-3849 memorialhealth.com Runner-up: Willie “Bill” Bowers, MD

FAMILY MEDICINE

Kristen Updegraff, MD SouthCoast Health 9 Chatham Center South, Ste. C 912-577-7211 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: David Delnostro, MD

FOOT SPECIALIST

John Prather, MD Chatham Orthopaedic Associates 4425 Paulsen St. 912-355-6615 chathamorthopaedics.com Runner-up: Craig Skalla, DPM

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: You’ve been a physical therapist for 16 years. What are some of the biggest changes you’ve seen in physical therapy?

BEST PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Lisa Bettio, MSRPT, MS, MPH, CES, PES

Entry level therapists are now graduating with a Doctorate of Physical Therapy. Second, therapists are incorporating new technology like lasers, dry needling, spinal manipulation, telehealth and robotics in treatment. Also, 0ne of the biggest changes is in referral orders from physicians. It is now common to receive physician orders that simply prescribe, “evaluate and treat.” This means physicians are no longer dictating specifically what the therapists should do with a patient, but instead leaving judgment and discretion to the PT. Lastly, direct access is now recognized in 43 states. This directive allows patients to access physical therapy diagnosis and therapy without a physician referral.

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Thank you, Savannah FOR VOTING

DR. MICHAEL ZOLLER

RUNNER-UP FOR BEST EAR, NOSE, & THROAT SPECIALIST

Group photo (L to R): Stephen P. Rashleigh, MD, FACS; Brad Rawlings, MD; William Moretz, III, MD; Diane W. Davis, MD; Fred L. Daniel, MD, FACS; Michelle Yamada, PA-C; Michael Zoller, MD, FACS

Providing expert medical care to children and adults in Savannah and surrounding areas since 1977.

Our board certified physicians specialize in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat, and related structures of the head and neck. With privileges at all area hospitals and having our own ambulatory surgery center, we utilize the most advanced technology and procedures so you can be assured that you will receive the best results with the least amount of discomfort. Just a few of the services offered in-house are; CT scan, thyroid ultrasound, allergy services, TMJ treatment, and balloon sinuplasty.

DR. MICHAEL ZOLLER

ENT ASSOCIATES of Savannah, PC

In addition to our Savannah office, for our patients convenience, we have offices located in Rincon, Richmond Hill, The Landings, Statesboro, Pooler and Bluffton, SC.

Visit us at ENTSavannah.com 5201 Frederick St., Savannah, Ga. 31405 | 912-351-3030

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Dr. Gabriel Pitt “Best Audiologist” SOUTHEASTERN AUDIOLOGY & OPTIMAL HEARING SYSTEMS 527 Stephenson Ave., Ste. A-3 To schedule an appointment call: 912.352.8530 optimalhearing.com

THE BEST OF SAVANNAH DOCTORS

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Mary Kay Ross, MD, FACEP Institute for Personalized Medicine 3 Johnston St., Ste. A 912-352-1234 instituteforpersonalizedmedicine.com

GASTROENTEROLOGIST Mark Murphy, MD The Center for Digestive and Liver Health/ The Endoscopy Center 1139 Lexington Ave. Ste. A 912-303-4200 savannahgi.com Runner-up: Branden Hunter, MD

GENERAL SURGEON

Jeffrey Mandel, MD, FACS SouthCoast Health 7001 Hodgson Memorial Dr. #1 912-354-6303 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: R. Alexander Wynn, MD

GYNECOLOGIST

Pamela Gallup Gaudry, MD 15 Lake Street Suite 160 912-209-4715 savannahgynecologists.com

HORMONE THERAPIST

Harry Collins, DO Savannah Age Management Medicine 1000 Towne Center Blvd., Ste. 506, Pooler 912-925-6911 agemanagementmed.com Runner-up: (two-way tie) Pamela Gallup Gaudry, MD Mary Kay Ross, MD

INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Nenad Avramovski, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg. 2 912-354-5543, southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Melissa D. Wynn, MD

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Q

: What’s one of the most rewarding experiences you’ve had while working with a child?

BEST SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Caitlin Layfield, MS, CCC-SLP CHATTERBOX PEDIATRIC THERAPY, LLC

“THREE YEARS AGO, a two-year-old girl was in my office for a speech evaluation. She was grunting and screaming and reaching for a toy on the shelf. Her parents said that’s how she communicated. She would get so frustrated that her face would turn bright red and she’d cry and scream until somebody figured out what she wanted. I spent several sessions playing with her, trying to elicit sounds, with absolutely no progress. I went to my boss and said I had no idea what I was going to do because all that this little girl would do was scream. She told me to keep trying and that I would eventually break through if I remained patient. Several months passed. Then, the unforgettable moment of her first word: “bubble.” It still gives me chills thinking about it. Now, this little girl is in elementary school and she wants to be a meteorologist. She tells me funny stories and asks very thought-provoking questions. At a recent session, I told her that three years ago, she could not say a single word.

She leaned in close and said, ‘I know, and you helped me.’”

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DERRICK RANDALL, MD BEST ANESTHESIOLOGIST B E S T O F S AVA N N A H 2 0 17 Pain Management Fellow: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center N O W A C C E P T I N G PA I N M A N A G E M E N T PAT I E N T S !

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Physicians of Pediatric Associates of Savannah, PC Michael Demauro, MD FAAP • Diane Savage-Pedigo, MD FAAP Paul Nave, MD FAAP • Ben Spitalnick, MD FAAP J. Steven Hobby, MD FAAP • Adria Wilkes, MD FAAP Chintak Patel, MD FAAP • Brandy Gheesling, MD FAAP • Giselle Rosinia, MD FAAP

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INTERNAL MEDICINE Paul Bradley, MD Optim Medical Associates 340 Eisenhower Drive, Ste. 1200 912-443-4200, sjchs.org Runner-up: Robert Grant, MD

NEPHROLOGIST

Nizar Eskandar, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg. 1 912-527-5225, southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Garrett White, MD

NEUROLOGIST

Victor Rosenfeld, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg. 1

NUTRITIONIST

912-691-3640 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Richard Bodziner, MD

Brittany Lightsey, MS, RD, LD Gulfstream Children’s Wellness Clinic 4700 Waters Ave. 912-350-6600, memorialhealth.com Runner-up: Anna Sizemore, RD

NEUROSURGEON

James Lindley, MD Neurological & Spine Institute 4 E. Jackson Blvd.

912-355-1010 neurologicalinstitute.com Runner-up: Roy Baker, MD

NURSE

OB/GYN

Andrew Tucker, MD 5354 Reynolds St., Ste. 315 912-354-2634, sjchs.org Runner-up: Joe Edwards, MD

Robbie Manuel, LPN Memorial Health University Medical Center 4700 Waters Ave., memorialhealth.com Runner-up: Amanda Long, RN

OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE David Carson, MD ExperCare 318 Mall Blvd., Ste. 300B 912-358-1515, weareurgentcare.com

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Dr. Preston Peacock “Best Chiropractor”

“Our family would like to thank your family for allowing us to serve you for the past 17 years.”

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Thank you for voting 5 consecutive years!

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W. Joe Campbell, MD • William H. Dascombe, MD • John D. Paletta, MD • Thomas W. Horn, MD • Richard J. Greco, MD

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2017 BEST SLEEP SPECIALIST Anthony M. Costrini, MD, FACP

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Thanks to all my patients for their confidence in me and our expert team. The past 39 years have raced by and we look forward to practicing sleep medicine in Savannah for years to come. Have a good night’s sleep, be safe, be healthy!

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Don Gates, MD

Costrini Sleep Services

11909 McAuley Drive, Plaza C, Suite A-1 Savannah, GA | 912-927-6680 costrinisleep.com

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1. DETOX REFINED CARBS. “Don’t avoid fresh fruit—you’re probably not going to overeat bananas, but you will overeat things like potato chips, pasta and pizza. It’s so easy to get addicted to refined carbs—that’s why you avoid them. It takes a week to detox. Once you get them out of your system, with no cheat days, you’ll be amazed by how your cravings disappear.”

2. PAY ATTENTION TO QUANTITIES. “How much you eat matters, regardless if it’s a salad or M&M’s. Calories are a measure of energy and a measure of fuel. If you want to drain the tank, there’s only one way to do it: Put in less fuel. A calorie is there to tell you how much gas you’re putting in. It won’t tell you if you’re eating correctly.”

3. LEARN HOW AND WHEN TO EAT. “You should be feeding within several hours of waking up and filling up on snacks and small meals throughout the day. You shouldn’t be waiting and hoarding food into the evening.”

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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Katie Fletcher, OTR/L Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy 110 Pipemakers Circle Suite 115, Pooler 912-988-1526 chatterboxpeds.com Runner-up: Kimberly Zellner, OTR/L

ONCOLOGIST

George Negrea, MD Low Country Cancer Care Associates PC 225 Candler Drive, Ste. 201 912-692-2000, lcccsav.com Runner-up: Mark Taylor, MD

OPHTHALMOLOGIST

PAIN MANAGEMENT

ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

PEDIATRICIAN

Richard Schulze Jr., MD Schulze Eye & Surgery Center 728 E 67th St. 912-352-3120 schulze-eye.com Runner-up: Mark Manocha, MD

Robert Dow Hoffman, MD Chatham Orthopaedic Associates 4425 Paulsen St. 912-355-3776 chathamorthopaedics.com Runner-up: John George, MD

Keith Kirby, MD Savannah Pain Management 8 Wheeler St. 912-352-4340 savannahpainmanagement.com Runner-up: Gerald Chai, D.O.

Ben Spitalnick, MD, FAAP Pediatric Associates of Savannah 4600 Waters Ave. Ste. 100 912-355-2462 pedsav.com Runner-up: Dudley Stone, MD

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PEDIATRIC SPECIALIST (two-way tie)

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

David Carney, MD Pediatric Gastroenterology 4750 Waters Ave. Ste. 307 912-350-7914, memorialhealth.com

Lisa Bettio, MSRPT, MS, MPH, CES, PES SouthCoast Health 1000 Towne Center Blvd.

Ste. 701, Pooler 912-691-4250, southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Ernie Ledesma Jr.

Miller C. Hamrick, MD Savannah Pediatric Surgery 4750 Waters Ave. Ste. 307 912-350-7914, memorialhealth.com Runner-up: Evan Siegall, M.D.

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PERINATOLOGIST

Anthony B. Royek, MD Savannah Perinatology Associates 4750 Waters Ave., Ste. 302 912-350-5970 Runner-up: Arthur Baker, MD

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Lori Etheridge, N.P. Memorial Health University Physicians—Savannah Surgical Group Provident Building 4750 Waters Ave., Ste. 202 912-350-7412, memorialhealth.com Runner-up: Catherine Grant, PA-C

PLASTIC SURGEON

Richard Greco, MD Georgia Institute for Plastic Surgery 5361 Reynolds St. 912-355-8000 mycosmeticsurgeon.md Runne- up: William Dascombe, MD

PSYCHIATRIST

Kevin Winders, MD Savannah Psychiatry 635 Stephenson Ave. 912-352-2921 savannahpsychiatry.com Runner-up: Chad Brock, MD

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THE BEST OF SAVANNAH DOCTORS PSYCHOLOGIST

Edward M. Drohan III, PhD 4700 Waters Ave. 912-350-8119 memorialhealth.com Runners-up: (three-way tie) Daniel Bochner, PhD William M Furey PhD George L. Miller, PsyD.

RADIOLOGIST

Nathan Fergus, MD SouthCoast Health 1326 Eisenhower Drive, Bldg. 1 912-691-4200 southcoasthealth.com Runner-up: Jack Considine, MD

REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGIST Patrick Blohm, MD The Georgia Center for Reproductive Medicine 5354 Reynolds St. Ste., 510 912-352-8588, gcrmsav.com

RHEUMATOLOGIST Than Win, MD Wrightington Rheumatology 6413 Waters Ave., Ste. 101 912-352-7960, wrheu.com Runner-up: Dean Stephens, MD

RHINOLOGIST

David Oliver, MD Coastal Ear, Nose and Throat

322 Commercial Drive, Ste. 2 912-355-2335, coastal-ent.com Runner-up: Christopher Melroy, MD

SLEEP SPECIALIST

Anthony Costrini, MD, FACP Costrini Sleep Services 11909 McAuley Drive Plaza C, Ste. A-1 912-927-6680, costrinisleep.com Runner-up: James Daly III, MD

SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST

Caitlin Layfield, MS, CCC-SLP Chatterbox Pediatric Therapy, LLC 110 Pipemakers Circle Ste. 115, Pooler

CRITICAL HEALTH CARE DECISIONS

It’s time to have a conversation about your health and life choices.

Anthony M. Costrini, MD, MA, FACP 11909 McAuley Drive. STE A-1 Savannah, GA 31419

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912-988-1526, chatterboxpeds.com Runner-up: Kelsey Knight, MS, CCC-SLP

THORACIC SURGEON

Robert Jones, MD St. Joseph’s/Candler Medical Group 11700 Mercy Blvd., Plaza D Bldg. 1, Ste. A 912-819-0500, sjchs.org Runner-up: Brian M. Bailey, MD

URGENT/IMMEDIATE CARE CLINIC

ExperCare Multiple locations 912-358-1515, weareurgentcare.com Runner-up: St. Joe/Candler Immediate Care

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UROGYNECOLOGIST Joseph Stubbs III, MD, FFPMRS, FACOG UROGYN Savannah 5356 Reynolds St., Ste. 301 912-303-0891 urogynsavannah.com Runner-up: (two-way tie) Barry Schlafstein, MD David Byck, MD

UROLOGIST

Buffi G. Boyd, MD Urological Associates of Savannah, PC 230 E. DeRenne Ave. 912-790-4000, sjchs.org Runner-up: Michael Funderburk, MD

VASCULAR SURGEON

Lee Yates, MD Savannah Surgery Center, LLC 5102 Paulsen St., Bldg. 2 912-354-8331, sjchs.org Runner-up: Anthony Sussman, MD

WEIGHT LOSS SPECIALIST

Don Gates, MD Scale Solutions Medical Weight Loss 6602 Abercorn St., Ste. 102 912-352-7546 scale-solutions.com Runner-up: Oliver Whipple, MD

Help us welcome

Dr. Mikhail Novikov to our team!

EXPERIENCED SPECIALISTS IN KIDNEY DISEASE & HYPERTENSION (L to R) Jessica Coleman, MD; James Bazemore, MD; Dana Kumjian, MD; Erik Bernstein, MD; William Gabbard, MD; Rebecca Sentman, MD

SAVANNAH

1115 Lexington Ave Savannah, GA 31404 912-354-4813

BLUFFTON

16 Okatie Center Blvd Suite 100 Okatie, SC 29909 843-706-9955

BEAUFORT

16 Kemmerlin Lane Suite A Beaufort, SC 29907 843-524-2002

THEKIDNEYDOCS.COM

RINCON

604 Towne Park West Rincon, GA 31326 912-354-4813

BRUNSWICK

3025 Shrine Road Suite 450 Brunswick, GA 31520 912-354-4813

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The Board-Certified Gastroenterologists of CDLH: (L to R)

Rodney S. Cohen, MD; Charles W. Duckworth, MD; Ryan C. Wanamaker, MD; Edward Rydzak, MD; Mark E. Murphy, MD; Telciane S. Vesa, MD; George C. Aragon, MD; Steven Carpenter, MD; Mark R. Nyce, MD; Brent W. Acker, MD

Our Midlevel Providers:

Elizabeth Buck, NP; Nancy Ellison, PA; Chelsea Hendrix, NP; Joanna May, PA; Angela Ring, PA

www.savannahgi.com | 912.303.4200

Pooler Office: 140 Traders Way, Pooler, GA 31322 Savannah Office: 1139 Lexington Ave., Savannah, GA 31404 Bluffton Office: 40 Okatie Center Blvd S., Suite 210, Okatie SC 29909

Roots to grow... wings to fly Our mission

Hancock Day School develops the whole student by instilling values, knowledge, and skills to become an independent, self-reliant, lifelong learner with strength of character to make positive contributions in our ever-changing world.

#SOAR S eeking unity over uniformity O pening arms to welcome curious minds A chieving a passion for lifelong learning R ealizing great potential for a greater purpose

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