Telemedicine Visits and Second Opinions

I am fully equipped for telemedicine visits, and patients can upload their films from anywhere across the globe for me to review. Telemedicine is reshaping patient access to surgeons; the surgeon’s availability, affability, and ability have never been more important. At Polaris Spine and Neurosurgery Center I have been seeing and treating patients in Savannah… Continue reading Telemedicine Visits and Second Opinions

Minimally Invasive Options for Redo-Spine Surgery

This patient was hospitalized for 3 days following each of their prior two fusions. Here we were able to offer the patient a minimally invasive solution to their adjacent level degeneration. A single level fusion through a 2.5 inch incision. This procedure was done in a surgery center, and the patient went home hours after… Continue reading Minimally Invasive Options for Redo-Spine Surgery

My Practice is changing names to Polaris Spine and Neurosurgery Center.

Apex and Polaris Merge

My practice, the one that I left an employed position at a hospital to start, is changing names. Since leaving employment at Northside Gwinnett Hospital I have been practicing under the company name of APEX Spine and Neurosurgery. The surgeons in this group, including myself, have joined Polaris Spine and Neurosurgery Center. Polaris Spine and… Continue reading My Practice is changing names to Polaris Spine and Neurosurgery Center.

It’s a Bad Time to get Sick in America – Chris Kontogianis, M.D.

A parallel to the Atlanta medical landscape. Yes or No? I applaud this physician.

Georgia Top Doctor: We Did it Again!

I have to thank my staff for making it possible to have a practice and the citizens and referring doctors of Gwinnett County and surrounding areas of North Atlanta for trusting me with their spine and neurosurgery care.

Hair Loss After Surgery Explained

Not too long ago I was asked by a patient if the hair loss they noticed could be related to their the significant spinal fusion surgery they recently had. The short answer is yes: The stress of recovering from surgery can cause our bodies shunt nutrients to our heart, lungs, muscles and other vital organs.… Continue reading Hair Loss After Surgery Explained