Dr. Raphael Rey Roybal MD, Orthopedist
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Dr. Raphael Rey Roybal MD

Orthopedist

4/5(67)
4425 Paulsen Street Savannah Georgia, 31405
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About

Raphael Rey Roybal, MD, MBA, works at Chatham Orthopaedics PA in Savannah, Georgia.  Specializing in spinal surgery and total disc replacement, Dr. Roybal lectures to others on this topic and new techniques for spinal pathologies.  With a minimally invasive approach, Dr. Royal also has training in lumbar dynamic stabilization, lumbar fusion, and kyphoplasty (a technique to stop the pain involved in spinal fractures). 

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Education and Training

University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico School of Medicine 2000

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Orthopedic Spinal Surgery

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha   
  • Dacor Bacon House Award Recipient   

Treatments

  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Scoliosis
  • Pinched Nerve
  • Herniated Disc
  • Pain
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
  • Abnormal Gait

Internships

  • University of Arizona

Fellowships

  • Texas Back Institute

Professional Society Memberships

  • North American Spine Society, Georgia Medical Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Georgia Orthopaedic Society, Society of Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

Articles and Publications

  • Nmerous articles and publications comparing the clinical outcomes of minimally invasive surgery versus traditional open surgery
  • Co-authored a book Chapter

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passion, Tenacity, Ability to Listen and Communicate

Hobbies / Sports

  • Tennis, Skiing, Boating

Dr. Raphael Rey Roybal MD's Practice location

4425 Paulsen Street -
Savannah, Georgia 31405
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New patients: 912-355-6615
www.chathamorthopaedics.com

4425 PAULSEN ST -
SAVANNAH, GA 31405
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New patients: 912-355-6615, 410-554-2248
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