Founded in 2011 with a focus on
Regenerative Spinal Medicine.

A native of Huntsville, Alabama, Dr. Carroll D. Cooper moved to Atlanta to attend Morehouse College. Following his time at Morehouse, Dr. Cooper obtained his medical degree from the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine.

He did his residency training, in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After finishing residency, he underwent additional training at The Hospital for Special Surgery, completing a fellowship in Interventional Spine and Sports Medicine.

Dr. Cooper focuses on regenerative treatments for non-surgical orthopedic problems. Utilizing platelet rich plasma, stem cells, and traditional corticosteroids, Dr. Cooper provides patients with non-surgical options for common orthopedic problems.

Dr. Cooper

Dr. Carroll D. Cooper

Interventional Musculoskeletal Physiatrist

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Board Certified for Electrodiagnostic Medicine

education

  • B.S. in Chemistry from Morehouse College
  • M.D. from the University of Alabama School of Medicine
  • Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Fellowship in Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City

Accolades

  • NASA Scholar at Morehouse College
  • Served as Chief Resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Completed fellowship in Interventional Spine & Sports Medicine from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City – the premiere orthopedic hospital in the world
  • Served as a team doctor for St. Peter’s College in New Jersey

A native of LaGrange, Georgia, Christy Dickerson, attended Clayton State University and Georgia State University.  She completed Piedmont Atlanta Hospital nursing residency program with Orthopedic and Spine training. Christy promotes orthopedic education and focuses on musculoskeletal problems while providing non-surgical treatment options.

Christy Dickerson

AGNP-C

Certifications

  • Board certified with American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Joint/Extremity/Non-spinal Injection Certification
  • National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Certificate

education

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Clayton State University
  • Master of Science in Nursing/Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from Georgia State University

Accolades

  • Golden Key International Honour Society Member at Clayton State University
  • Served as the Orthopedic/Spine unit Clinical Manager

A native born Georgian, who grew up in Southwest Atlanta, Dr. Patterson takes pride in serving his community and the people of Georgia. Dr. Patterson has over 15 years of experience practicing pain management and anesthesiology. Additionally, Dr. Patterson is trained in advanced pain techniques such as spinal cord stimulation and implantable devices.

Dr. Pickens Patterson, III

Certifications

  • Board Certified in Anesthesiology
  • Board Certified in Pain Management

education

  • Medical Degree from the Medical College of Georgia
  • Residency in Anesthesiology and Fellowship in Pain Management at Vanderbilt University

Accolades

  • Medical Association of Georgia member
  • Georgia Society of Interventional Pain Management member
  • Selected to be a part of the development of physician leaders in the state of Georgia sponsored by the Medical Association of Georgia