Dr. J. Melvin Deese, Dr. Michael J. Sullivan, Dr. Denny A. Carter, Dr. Buck Cavalier, and Dr. Beau Sasser are board certified/board eligible Orthopaedic Surgeons at Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery. Specialties include upper extremity (the hand and shoulder), lower extremity (the foot, ankle, and knee) and spine. They treat all musco-skeletal problems including cartilage injuries, torn ligaments, and broken bones. Summit also has a physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor on staff. Dr. Katherine Maurath specializes in non-surgical Orthopaedic problems, especially of the spine and neck. Summit Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Surgery is a strategic affiliate of Southeast Georgia Health System.
Orthopaedic Clinic: Sports Medicine • Fractures • Hand Specialist • Foot & Ankle Specialist • Non-surgical Neck and Back Specialists. DiagnosticServices: X-ray • EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies • Spinal Injections. Ambulatory Surgery Center: Summit Ambulatory Surgery Center is a state-of-the-art, fully accredited, outpatient surgery facility. All of our physicians are Board Certified and 100% dedicated to orthopaedics.
Advanced Treatment and Diagnostic Techniques: At Summit Sports Medicine we are committed to providing our patients with the most up-to-date medical treatment available. Our physiatrists provide advanced clinical evaluation and treatment for chronic neck and back pain. For example, Spinal Injections can provide pain relief as well as valuable diagnostic information for patients with low back pain. Trigger Point and Botulinum Injections are used to treat persistent painful muscle spasms. These treatments are performed on-site and may be coupled with traditional therapies such as medications and physical rehabilitation. Adjunct Services: Summit Professional Plaza offers on-site imaging (MRI) and physical rehabilitation services allowing patients the convenience of having all of their orthopaedic needs met in one place.