Setting the standard for orthopedic excellence
Setting the standard for orthopedic excellence
Pelham Medical Center is a designated Orthopedic Center of Excellence
As experts in joint replacement surgery, we use the latest advancements in joint replacement and joint preservation. If you have an injury or suffer from arthritis and are considering a joint replacement, we stand ready to help.
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We specialize in minimally invasive treatments of the spine to some of the most complex surgeries of the spine. If you suffer from spine-related pain, our providers are ready to help you keep moving.
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If your feet hurt, you’ve come to the right place. Taking good care of your feet is critical to a healthy, active, pain-free lifestyle – no matter how old you are or what you do. Our physicians have the expertise to care for all your foot and ankle issues.
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Excellence in Hip and Knee Care
Joint replacement surgery, also known as arthroplasty, removes an arthritic or damaged joint and replaces it with artificial parts, which function as a healthy joint.
Our joint replacement team offers surgical expertise in:
- Total hip replacement
- Total knee replacement
- Total shoulder replacement
- Partial joint replacement, or removal of only the damaged tissue and bone
Meet the Providers
Meet the experts in hip and knee care: Dr. Frank Armocida and Dr. Thomas Leong, dedicated orthopedic surgeons restoring mobility and transforming lives.
Dr. Frank Armocida
Team: James Baker Romine, PA
As an orthopedic surgeon with a background in engineering, Dr. Armocida prioritizes conservative care and precision surgery to enhance patients' lives.
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Dr. Thomas Leong
Team: Jessica Mills, PA
Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Leong finds harmony in healing, from mending shoulders to nurturing gardens, embodying excellence, faith and family.
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Excellence in Spine Care
Our orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons work closely with interventional radiologists and other specialists to successfully treat a variety of conditions of the spine.
Common conditions treated:
- Adult scoliosis or curvature of the spine
- Disc injury and disease
- Shifted spine or spondylolisthesis
- Fracture or broken bone
- Herniated disc in the neck or back (also called a slipped or ruptured disc)
- Back fracture, such as pars defect
- Osteoporosis, or thinning of bones, which can cause bones to become brittle and break
- Pinched nerve
- Sciatica or pain that can radiate through the lower back and down to the legs
- Spinal stenosis, a narrowing of open spaces in the spine
Meet the Providers
Meet our trio of superior spine care physicians: Dr. Andrew Bachinskas, Dr. David Briski and Dr. Christie Mina. They are dedicated to your well-being and pain-free life.
Dr. Andrew Bachinskas
Dr. Bachinskas is a compassionate spine surgeon dedicated to improving lives through thoughtful patient relationships and tailored treatment options.
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Dr. David Briski
From fixing farm equipment in his youth to mending bones today, Dr. Briski is an orthopedic surgeon committed to helping patients regain their quality of life with empathy and expertise.
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Dr. Christie Mina
Dr. Mina is a passionate neurosurgeon with over two decades of experience, driven by a love for tackling complex spine challenges and focused on minimally invasive spine surgery.
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Excellence in Foot and Ankle Care
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s orthopedic surgeons – including a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist – have the expertise to care for all your foot and ankle issues. We care for a wide range of conditions including:
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ankle sprains
- Arthritis
- Bunions
- Broken bones (fractures)
- Chronic deformities (such as claw toes and hammertoes)
- High arches
- Flat feet
- Overuse injuries
- Shin splints
- Sports injuries
- Trauma
Meet the Provider
Step into expert care with Dr. Alex MacDonell, your trusted foot and ankle specialist, devoted to keeping you on your feet.
Dr. Alex MacDonell
Team: Russell Miller, PA
From a childhood fascination with fixing things to a versatile orthopedic surgeon, Dr. MacDonell is focused on precision and patient-centered treatment.
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Quality Sets Us Apart
Pelham Medical Center
Since opening in 2008, Pelham Medical Center has been a multifaceted facility for expert medical care. The facility offers emergency care services with low wait times, primary physician care, full diagnostic capabilities, medical and surgical specialties and a world-class cancer center.
Meet Our Partners at Carolina Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Associates
Dr. Ian Gao
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Dr. Chi Lim
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Dr. Donald Shields
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