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Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD is a spine surgeon in Atlanta, GA specializing in spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery.
3161 Howell Mill Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
1309 Wellbrook Circle NE Suite H
Conyers, GA 30012
4940 Governor’s Drive Suite 205
Forest Park, GA 30297
310 Eisenhower Drive Building 12, Suite C
Savannah, GA 31406
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.
To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.
Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:
Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
He has a state license in Georgia.
Licensed In: Georgia
Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Blue Preferred Plus, Delphi, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Choice, Medicaid, Humana, Blue California, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Health Plan East HMO, Capital BlueCross - Keystone HMO/POS (Capital BlueCross), Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions Health & Dental - Health, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Direct PPC, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare PPO / BlueMedicare Group PPO, Choice Care Network - ChoiceCare Network PPO, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Excellus BluePPO, Capital BlueCross - Senior, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic NetworkBlue, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice PPO, Blue Shield of Northeastern New York - Aqua, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Healthy Kids BlueOptions, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - SimplyBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Temporary Insurance Protection, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Healthy NY, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone 65 HMO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - MyBasic BlueSelect Network, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - GoBlue, Capital BlueCross - Pennsylvania CHIP, Choice Care Network - Choice Care, Capital BlueCross - PPO Choice, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Health Kids BlueCare, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt A, B, & C, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Personal Choice 65 PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueSelect Hospital Surgical Plus, Capital BlueCross - Comprehensive, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Miami Dade Blue, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - HMOBlue, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Supplement, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - UFCW Local One Health Care Fund, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Conversion Opt I, II, III, IV, V, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueMedicare Regional PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Cover Florida, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Blue Options Hospital Surgical Plus, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue HMO, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Direct Pay, Capital BlueCross - Keystone Health Plan Central, Capital BlueCross - PPO Plus, Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - National BlueCard PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - BlueOptions, Capital BlueCross - SeniorBlue PPO, Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida - Dimension III & IV and Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) - Keystone Direct POS.
According to our sources, Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 728 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Atlanta, GA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,774,450
CD HORIZON $1,598,824 |
RESTORE $14 |
$175,612 |
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$1,086,187
Thoracolumbar - TL Therapies $973,299 |
Thoracolumbar Therapies $112,814 |
Spinal Cord Neurostimulation - Neuro $74 |
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$15,632
DSS $14,351 |
COFLEX $1,281 |
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$178
Cervical, Pedicle Screw System, MIS Pedicle Screw System, XD Expandable Device,XDL Expandable Device $91 |
Spinal Implants $88 |
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$160
iFuse Implant $160 |
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$342
FacetBRIDGE $120 |
Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate System $34 |
Mobile Laser Services $30 |
COFLEX $29 |
Advanced Energy Hemostatic Device $25 |
Other $104 |
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| $7,525 | |
| $6,607 | |
| $1,250 | |
| $1,123 | |
| $40 |
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. James Lloyd Chappuis, MD.
| Woven Orthopedic Technologies, LLC | 2023 | $119,496.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Class A Preferred equity units of the Reporting Entity, acquired for cash investment on July 14, 2015 in an arm's-length transaction on the same terms offered to all investors at the time. Valued at the amount invested. |
Dr. James Chappuis sees patients in Atlanta, GA, Conyers, GA, and Forest Park, GA. His medical specialties are spine surgery and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. These areas are among Dr. Chappuis's clinical interests: cryotherapy, second opinions, and spine surgery procedures. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He appears to be an in-network provider for Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, in addition to other insurance carriers. Doctor.com reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Atlanta, GA.
