Emory Johns Creek Hospital

Otolaryngologists are physicians trained in the medical and surgical management and treatment of patients with diseases and disorders of the ear, nose, throat (ENT), and related structures of the head and neck.

They diagnose and manage diseases of the ears, nose, sinuses, larynx (voice box), mouth, and throat, as well as structures of the neck and face. Otolaryngologists are trained in both the medical and surgical treatment of hearing loss, ear infections, balance disorders, ear noise (tinnitus), and some cranial nerve disorders.

These specialists treat problems in the nasal area including: allergies, smell disorders, polyps, and nasal obstruction due to a deviated septum.

Whether you need your appendix removed or a hernia repaired, Emory Johns Creek Hospital general surgeons perform the latest surgeries to give you more treatment options than ever before. General surgeons specialize in surgeries on organs and tissues inside the abdomen, including:

• Hernia surgery
• Bariatric (weight loss) surgery
• Colon and rectal surgery
• Gastroesophageal surgery
• Gallbladder surgery

Surgeons at Emory Johns Creek Hospital use special instruments to perform procedures with smaller incisions, called minimally invasive or laparoscopic surgeries. When you undergo a minimally invasive surgery, you spend less time in the hospital and have fewer risks for complications like bleeding or pain. Our surgeons research new minimally invasive techniques and share their knowledge with other surgeons and residents so that all patients can receive safer surgical care.

Patients may want to consider another less invasive surgical treatment, known as robotic surgery.

The da Vinci® Surgical System provides surgeons with an alternative to both traditional open surgery and conventional laparoscopy, putting a surgeon's hands at the controls of a state-of-the-art robotic platform. The da Vinci System enables surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures through very small incisions with unmatched precision.

For the patient, benefits may include:

• Significantly less pain
• Less blood loss
• Less scarring
• Shorter recovery time
• A faster return to normal daily activities
• And in many cases, better clinical outcomes

We offer a number of surgical and non-surgical treatments for a broad range of orthopaedic conditions resulting from sports injuries, congenital musculoskeletal issues or conditions related to disease.

Surgical treatments available include:

• Arthroscopy of knees, shoulders, wrists and ankles
• Meniscus repair
• ACL repair
• Shoulder and rotator cuff repair
• Shoulder and rotator cuff repair Achilles tendon repair
• Bunion and hammertoe correction
• Anterior hip replacements
• Total hip replacements
• Total knee replacements

Our board certified vascular surgeons oversee the treatment of patients with a variety of disorders that affect the body’s blood vessels, including:

• Varicose vein treatment, including laser treatment (EVLT) and radiofrequency ablation (VNUS Closure)
• Sclerotherapy for spider veins
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm repair
• Arterial bypass grafts
• Arterial thrombectomy
• Carotid antioplasty and stents
• Carotid endarterectomy
• Claudication management and treatment
• Dialysis access
• Deep vein thrombosis treatment and management
• Peripheral angioplasty and stent