Michael B. Gottsman, MD

2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for just about everyone. As we gather our thoughts, reminisce about the year that was, and think about what's to come, may we find comfort in what a new year brings to us all. Receive our wishes for peaceful, healthy, and kinder 2021. ... Stay well! Dr. Gottsman and everyone at Arthritis and Total Joint Specialists

Our very own Ben Gibson, PT, DPT at Northside Hospital Forsyth was recently featured by Force Therapeutics for his outstanding work with our patients. Below is the featured post: Physical Therapists play an important role on Force and as part of the orthopedic Care Team; certain organizations, like Northside Hospital have empowered their PTs as the front lines of their virtual care efforts and patient engagement technology. We extend our thanks this week to Ben Gibson, PT, ...DPT at Northside Hospital Forsyth. Ben is one of the program's leading PTs, serving as the virtual "face" of Force for their patients, and continuously working with the Force team to ensure their digital protocols are up-to-date and aligned with organizational best practices. We spoke with Ben last week about the role PTs play in virtual care, and how tech is positively shaping the remote patient experience. #digitalhealth #virtualcare #physicaltherapy #patientengagement

Hip arthritis can be debilitating. Quality of life seems to decrease slowly over time and dysfunction seems to increase. Once it is determined that an arthritic hip is the cause for the pain, every effort is made to maintain quality of life without surgery. Once these non-operative options stop offering enough relief, the great news is hip replacement is a highly successful operation to return quality of life and improve function. Anterior hip replacement is an advanced ...technique with many advantages. Faster recovery, smaller incision with less tissue damage, more accurate positioning of components, and lower risk of dislocation compared to standard approaches. These differences matter in both the short-term and long-term success of a hip replacement. Even better news is that nationally-recognized hospital rating organization, DEXUR, ranked Northside Hospital Forsyth #1 in the Nation for lowest length of stay, #1 in Georgia for most experience, and #1 in Georgia for the lowest readmission rate. What does this mean? Right in your back yard is one of the top joint replacement facilities in the nation. When the decision involves your body, your health, and your quality of life, choosing the most experience matters. Arthritis and Total Joint Specialists is here to take care of you and help you navigate a complex process. Our goal is to get you back to living life. Less pain. Better Function. Great news! For appointments, call 770-292-6500.

Ready to vote? You can do so from the comfort of your home or office. We are honored to have been nominated for the BEST OF HALL 2021. If you are so inclined, your vote is appreciated. Voting is open through 11/30. You can vote daily! ... #vote #bestofhall #business See more

Northside Hospital Forsyth is one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, according to new national research by Healthgrades, the leading online consumer resource guide for information about physicians and health systems. Northside Hospital Forsyth is one of only two hospitals in Georgia to have been recognized. The 100 hospitals were recognized for superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement: Congratulations!... https://www.beckersspine.com//50258-healthgrades-100-best-

Congratulations to Northside Hospital Forsyth's Chief Nursing Officer Carolyn Booker, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, winner of the 2020 AJC Nurse Leadership award. #bekind

Safety precautions in place and ready take care of our patients.

Happy healthy weekend, from our healthcare family to yours! (Pre-COVID-19 pictures; because we wanted to share our smiles with you.)

Our offices maintain a safe, healthy environment by following CDC guidelines to protect patients and staff. We are ready to see you. Our guidelines include healthcare personnel wearing masks, screening patients upon entering our offices, ensuring patients in waiting area seats are a minimum of 6-feet apart, and, using technology and disinfection protocols to clean common areas thoroughly. Our health professionals are regularly screened for symptoms of COVID-19. We have implemented all CDC guidelines to ensure the safety of our patients, providers, and staff. If you have any questions about your visit to our office, please call us. We will be happy to answer any questions you have. We look forward to seeing you.

Let’s protect each other! Guidelines by the CDC are in place to help us do just that.

We all play a role in the prevention of COVID-19! Hand washing is an important part - and something we can ALL do. #staywell

As we continue to see our patients in the office, I wanted to send a Happy 10th anniversary to Force Therapeutics. You know them as the platform we use to keep in touch with you with exercises, preparations for surgery - before and after - and regular communication. Our team is your team! #staywell

I am honored to share with you the most recent Dexur rankings for Hip & Knee Replacement Surgeries. Our team of skilled healthcare professionals is here to serve you. Congratulations to all the members of our remarkable team! #staywell

It was a great day back in the OR with Trevor and the great OR staff. Wishing everyone a safe and happy weekend. Happy Mother’s Day! ... #staywell

Along with my staff, I look forward to seeing you at our office. Please note that we have taken all the necessary precautions and standards set forth to keep you, and us, safe and healthy. Please bear with us as we navigate through the necessary added steps that must be taken to ensure that your visit is a safe one. We look forward to seeing you.... #staywell

Dear friends and patients, I hope you are staying well. I wanted to share a short video with you. Please call our office should you have any questions. We look forward to safely seeing you soon. #staywell