Emory Clinic Endocrinology

Dr. Thomas L. Dopson is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip, knee, and spine conditions. He practices at Resurgens Orthopaedics in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Dr. Dopson earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center in Atlanta. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. His areas of expertise include adult spine surgery, arthroscopy, reconstructive surgery, total disc arthroplasty, and kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty. Dr. Dopson is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital, Northside Hospital, and serves as Co-Medical Director of the Resurgens Spine Center.

Dr. Velez is a physiatrist specializing in spine care at St. Joseph's/Sandy Springs, Windy Hill, and Johns Creek locations. Dr. Velez completed his fellowship at OrthoCarolina Spine Center and earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Velez is an active member of numerous professional organizations including Surgeons, North American Spine Society, and Atlanta Spine Society.

Resurgens Orthopaedics, one of the nation's largest orthopaedic practices, has 24 offices throughout metro Atlanta, serving the residents of Georgia, the Southeast and beyond. Resurgens Orthopaedics provides comprehensive operative and non-operative musculoskeletal care in a single location, from injury diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and imaging services. With more than 100 physicians, Resurgens Orthopaedics provides specialized expertise and broad experience in the areas of sports medicine, joint replacement, neck and back surgery, foot and ankle surgery, shoulder and elbow surgery, non-operative spine care, hand surgery, arthroscopic surgery, epidural steroid injection, general orthopaedics and trauma care.