Resurgens Orthopaedics

Greater Atlanta's Premier Hand Center

September 25, 2009

Resurgens Orthopaedics Welcomes Dr. J. Tucker Ammon

Hand and Upper Extremity, Elbow, and Shoulder Surgeon to Treat Patients at Resurgens Marietta Office

Dr. J. Tucker Ammon, specializing in surgery of the hand & upper extremity, elbow, and shoulder, will join Resurgens Orthopaedics, Georgia's largest orthopaedic practice. Dr. Ammon will begin treating patients September 28 at Resurgens Marietta office (adjacent to Kennestone Hospital).

"Dr. Ammon brings a wealth of training and expertise to our practice," said Resurgens co-president Dr. D. Kay Kirkpatrick. "We are thrilled to have her join our team of specialists."

"I am pleased to join such a highly respected practice as Resurgens and look forward to meeting the surgical needs of patients in Cobb County and surrounding areas," Dr. Ammon said.

Dr. Ammon completed her medical degree and her residency at the University of Louisville in Louisville, Kentucky. She completed a fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity at the University of California Irvine/Kaiser Permanente in Orange County, California, and an AO Fellowship in Shoulder/Elbow Service in Zurich, Switzerland. Dr. Ammon is board-eligible through the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

At the Marietta office (61 Whitcher Street, Suite 1100, Marietta, GA 30060), Dr. Ammon will join Drs. Ryan C. Chen, Richard W. Cohen, Tapan K. Daftari, Robin L. Dennis, Glenn J. Jonas, John D. Knox, Jr., Douglas W. Lundy, Brian Z. Makhuli, and Thomas M. McQuail.

For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ammon, call 770-422-3290.

Resurgens Orthopaedics, Georgia's largest orthopaedic practice has 20 offices and six surgery centers throughout metro Atlanta. With 90 physicians, Resurgens provides specialized expertise and broad experience in the areas of sports medicine, joint replacement, neck and back surgery, foot and ankle surgery, non-operative spine care, general orthopaedics, hand surgery, arthroscopic surgery, epidural steroid injection, and trauma care. Resurgens provides comprehensive musculoskeletal care in a single location, from injury diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation services.

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