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ABOUT OUR PHYSICIANS

Dr. Michael J. Kalson, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.
Dr. Jesse Seidman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.





Dr. Michael J. Kalson, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

Dr. Kalson came to Forsyth and Gwinnett Counties shortly after completing his Orthopedic training. He established Academy Orthopedics in 1986. During this time he has played an active role in the provision of orthopedic services at hospitals in the community as well as serving on their executive committees. Dr. Kalson speaks to numerous medical and civic organizations and is an active supporter of many youth athletic activities in our community. He is a partner in Education and serves as a Team Physician for Forsyth Central High School. Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce honored him as a Top Five Finalist for Small Business Person of the Year 2004. Dr. Kalson specializes in spinal surgery, total joint replacement, and general orthopedics. Dr. Kalson is trained in the newest Kyphoplasty procedure for the treatment of Spinal fractures. Dr. Kalson gladly tours area businesses to become familiar with the workers' environment in order to provide more accurate Worker's Compensation care.

Dr. Kalson is dedicated to the "COMMITMENT OF EXCELLENCE."

Certification: Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners

License: State of Georgia

Education: Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia

Residency: Temple University Hospital


Dr. Jesse Seidman, M.D., F.A.A.O.S.

Dr. Seidman joined Academy Orthopedics in 1995. He attended college and medical school at the State University of New York and received his post-graduate training at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York and at the State University of New York in Stony Brook. He completed his Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington Massachusetts.

Dr. Seidman was born and raised in New York. He came to Atlanta in 1992 and practiced in Dekalb and Gwinnett counties prior to joining Academy Orthopedics in 1995. He has presented papers at orthopedic meetings and has been published in some of the major orthopedic journals. He brings to our practice his expertise in sports injuries, shoulder surgery, and general orthopedic surgery. He also has expertise in the areas of foot and ankle surgery and total joint replacement. Dr. Seidman is a Partner in Education. He gladly tours area businesses to become familiar with the workers' environment in order to provide more accurate Worker's Compensation care.

Dr. Seidman is dedicated to the "COMMITMENT OF EXCELLENCE."

Certification: Diplomat, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery: Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners

License: State of Georgia

Education: Medical School: State University of New York

Residency: Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York

Fellowship: Sports Medicine: Lahey Clinic, Burlington Massachusetts






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