Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew, Dr. Chris Blanchard, and Dr. Vamsi Kancherla

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This week, Dr. Lattisha Bilbrew, Dr. Chris Blanchard, and Dr. Vamsi Kancherla of Resurgens Orthopaedics join Dr. Feinberg to discuss minimally invasive spine surgery, total disc replacement, spinal stenosis, and hand issues such as surgery, arthritis, and sports related injuries.

Lattisha L. Bilbrew, M.D.

Areas of Expertise

• Surgery of the Hand and Upper Extremity
• Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
• Wrist Arthroscopy
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Fellowship

• University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Certifications

• Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Residency

• University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX

Medical Degree

• Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA

Associations

• American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS)
• American Society for the Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)
• National Medical Association (NMA)
• Ruth Jackson Orthopaedic Society
• J. Robert Gladden Orthoaedic Society

Hospital Affiliations

• Eastside Medical Center

Major Accomplishments

• Texas Orthopaedic Association Resident Research Award
• Pfizer Award in Excellence and Medical Research
• Women in Surgery Conference Featured Speaker

 

Christopher S. Blanchard, D.O.

Dr. Blanchard is married to his wonderful wife, Rachel, who is also a physician. They have two sons. He is originally from Columbus, Georgia. In his free time, he is usually found playing with his two boys and spending time with his family. He also enjoys cooking, traveling, hiking, running, and competing in triathlons.

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Reconstructive Spine Surgery
• Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Artificial Disc Replacement

Certifications

• Board Eligible, American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Residency

• Doctors Hospital; Columbus, Ohio

Medical Degree

• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine; Suwannee, Georgia

Associations

• American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• Medical Association of Georgia
• North American Spine Society

Hospital Affiliations

• Northside Hospital Forsyth

 

Vamsi K. Kancherla, M.D.

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally Invasive Spinal Techniques
• Artificial Disc Replacement
• Cervical, Thoracic, & Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Adult Degenerative Spine Disorders
• Robotic & Navigated Spine Surgery
• Complex Spine Surgery
• Scoliosis

Fellowship

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH: Combined Orthopaedic & Neurosurgical Spine Fellowship

Certifications

• Board Eligible, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Residency

• St. Luke’s Hospital Orthopaedic Residency Bethlehem, PA

Medical Degree

• University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Philadelphia, PA

Associations

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
• North American Spine Society
• The International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery (ISASS)
• AO Spine Society

Hospital Affiliations

• Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital of Atlanta
• Northside Hospital