We will be screening at our mobile check-in, kiosks, and entrances with a list of basic questions to help ensure that individuals who may be ill, get appropriate care while not exposing other patients and staff. Please call us with your email information if we do not have it on file. This will expedite your check-in experience.
In addition, we will be limiting visitors in order to minimize risk for patients and guests. We would ask that you reschedule your appointment visit if you:
• Have a fever
• Have a cough or shortness of breath and have traveled outside the US or areas affected by COVID-19 in the past 14 days
• Have had direct contact with someone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19
If you cannot reschedule your appointment due to post-operative care, please notify us prior to arrival should you be experiencing any of the above symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or you have traveled outside the US or areas affected by COVID-19.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Our Effingham staff graciously accepted the Effingham Magazine's Most Fab award on behalf of Effingham Orthopaedists.
From left to right, we have Amanda Soto, PTA / Judy Smith - Patient Services Representative / Miriam Cipleu PT Tech/ Cindi Morgan-Bennett, PT.
Thank you to everyone who voted for us as the MOST FABULOUS orthopaedists in Effingham Living Magazine's 2020 Most Fab Awards! 🏆
It's never too late to seek help for injuries, no matter how much time has passed by. Below, Army veteran and former Chatham Ortho patient Billy Hunawill shares his heartfelt experience after a life changing surgery with Dr. Roybal.
"I sit here and think about how to write this testimonial for a person that changed my life within mere hours after being on his operating table. There is nothing I can say that will even equal the many lives Dr. Roybal has changed for the better for me and my family members. I will try to keep this novel as short as possible, but it is difficult when you have such a great, awesome doctor that changes your life!
I am a veteran army soldier that had suffered many injuries to my spine as well as my knees. I asked around when my family and I first moved to Georgia in 2005 on an orthopedic office that was good, so we were told Chatham Orthopaedic Associates was the spot to get taken care of professionally. I first met Dr. Roybal when he operated on my wife's back injury. I was nervous about getting surgery on my back and neck because everyone I have known that has had this surgery never resulted in good outcomes afterward. I decided to just deal with the pain and suffering for another 20 years since I've already been dealing with the pain for 20 years.
Dr. Roybal really impressed me with not only his knowledge, but his confidence in his skills on the work he performs. I then just bit the bullet and let him go to town on fixing up my back as well as my neck. I am so glad and grateful that I took that leap to have Dr. Roybal operate on me. Dr. Roybal within a few hours took away a pain that has plagued me for years! I am not perfect but this man did set me close to it as humanly possible so I can at least have a new lease on life. I will also say that he did such a wonderful repair on me that I also flew my mom down to have her back fixed by Dr. Roybal as well! My mom is 77 years old and is now able to sleep as well as go on 2 mile walks without pain. I would recommend that if anyone that is on the fence about surgery, to meet Dr. Roybal and understand that you are in great hands with him."
Looking for an easy way to exercise? One simple yet effective exercise is WALKING! Walking reduces stress, increases oxygen, tones your muscles and so much more. Read on to learn about the health benefits of walking.
Exercise Walking - OrthoInfo - AAOS
When you start an exercise walking program, you are making a commitment to yourself to be more physically active. This should be a lifetime pursuit, as the major health benefits of exercise walking take place over time.
Exercise Walking - OrthoInfo - AAOS
When you start an exercise walking program, you are making a commitment to yourself to be more physically active. This should be a lifetime pursuit, as the major health benefits of exercise walking take place over time.
Exercise Walking - OrthoInfo - AAOS
When you start an exercise walking program, you are making a commitment to yourself to be more physically active. This should be a lifetime pursuit, as the major health benefits of exercise walking take place over time.
Exercise Walking - OrthoInfo - AAOS
When you start an exercise walking program, you are making a commitment to yourself to be more physically active. This should be a lifetime pursuit, as the major health benefits of exercise walking take place over time.
Exercise Walking - OrthoInfo - AAOS
When you start an exercise walking program, you are making a commitment to yourself to be more physically active. This should be a lifetime pursuit, as the major health benefits of exercise walking take place over time.
See more at
orthoinfo.org
One of our physicians who isn't fond of motivational quotes recently celebrated a birthday, and our staff had fun decorating the office with these types of quotes and sayings to give him a good laugh. We are grateful for a team that is not only extremely hard-working, but also can have fun and laugh together!
As we begin a new year, the physicians and staff at Chatham Orthopaedic Associates want to remind everyone entering our facilities that masks are required.
We want you to know that your safety and health are our priority. Together we can make a difference in decreasing the spread of COVID-19.
Thank you for following the guidelines recommended by the CDC and for your continued compliance regarding this request.
Have you ever torn your rotator cuff? Ouch! Here’s what Dr. Hoffman recommends if you ever experience this unlucky injury! 🩺
Get to know our worker’s compensation team!
🏖 “I love all things summer, sunshine, beaches, and family vacations!" says Jesenia Staley, Intake Coordinator for Dr.’s. Wheeler, Holtzclaw, Jenkins, Noonburg, Levit, Deshpande, and Ochsner.
🏀 “I’m a big fan of all sports!” says Erika White, Intake Coordinator for Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and work status/office note requests.
🐶 “My fiancé and I like to go camping with our three adopted rescue dogs and spending time with any of our eight grandchildren when we can!” says Sheryl Perry, Intake Coordinator for Dr’s. Hoffman, Roybal, Prather, Sofianos, Siegall, and Spellman.
🎸 "I love music and will be happy when we get back to live concerts!” says Miki Thomas, Director, Worker’s Compensation Services.
Voting is open for Savannah Magazine's Best of Doctors 2021! Cast your ballot today for your favorite Chatham Ortho providers. Voting ends April 12!
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You don't have to live in pain! Just ask Mary McCulloch, a former Chatham Orthopaedics patient who lived with pain for years before meeting Dr. Hoffman. Here is her surgery success story! 🩺
"I have had more than my fair share of shoulder surgeries over the past 17 years. I have undergone surgery of my right shoulder six times and my left shoulder, one time! I have sought the care of four different orthopaedic surgeons, of which two were located in Savannah and two were located outside of Savannah.
My first shoulder surgery was in 2004, to repair my right rotator cuff. Then in 2006, I had to have a second surgery on the same shoulder for the same diagnosis. In 2007, I had to have my left rotator cuff repaired. Then in 2011, I had to have my right rotator cuff repaired for the third time! In 2017, I had a right full shoulder replacement. In 2018, I had a right shoulder replacement again which only lasted approximately two weeks! My pain continued and alas, I was referred to Dr. Robert (Dow) Hoffman for consultation. In 2019, I underwent a right shoulder reversal otherwise known as a reverse prosthetic total arthroplasty of my right shoulder. Finally, I have pain relief and am doing well!"
Wishing you a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
