Shyam K. Vekaria, M.D.
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Shyam K. Vekaria, M.D.
Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Fellowship
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Biography
Shyam K. Vekaria, M.D. is a fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in our Gwinnett and Johns Creek locations. In addition to treating patients with general orthopedic conditions and fractures, Dr. Vekaria has subspecialty focus and training in total joint replacement and reconstruction surgery, including primary and revision hip and knee replacement. He is particularly interested in total hip replacement utilizing the direct anterior approach, robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery (including total and partial knee replacement), and computer-navigated surgery. He has experience with revision joint replacement surgery for complications after surgery or failed total joints, as well as infection and periprosthetic fracture care.
Areas of Interest
- Total Joint Replacement
- Total Hip Replacement, Anterior Approach
- Total Knee Replacement
- Partial Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Surgery
- Robotic-Assisted Joint Replacement
- General Orthopedics
- Fractures
Board Certification
- American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Education
Fellowship: Stanford University Hospital - VA Palo Alto Health System, Palo Alto, California, Adult Reconstruction and Joint Replacement Fellowship, 2015
Residency: Northwestern University - McGaw Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, 2014
Medical Degree: Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, Doctor of Medicine, 2009
Undergraduate Degree: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences, 2005
Memberships & Recognition
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Community Involvement
Dr. Vekaria enjoys traveling, cars, hiking and spending time with his family.
Hospital Affiliations
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Northside Hospital Duluth
Northside Hospital Gwinnett
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Piedmont Eastside Hospital
Member of the Piedmont Clinic
Patient Reviews
Media
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Physicians Recognized as Top Doctors by The Atlantan Magazine 2024
Twenty two physicians from Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta are proud to be selected as Top Doctors in their field for 2024 by the Atlantan Magazine.
Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta Physicians Recognized as 2022 Top Doctors by Castle Connolly
Six physicians from Piedmont Orthopedics | OrthoAtlanta are proud to be selected as Top Doctors in their field for 2022 by Castle Connolly healthcare research company.