"Being an Orthopedic Surgeon is a special opportunity to improve the lives of the people around me.  When a bone is broken, I can help it mend so that my patient can return to normal activities.  When an arthritic hip limits someone's ability to function, I can restore that function.  When a herniated disc makes life miserable, I can relieve that pain.

   The opportunity to provide this kind of relief and to restore lost function is truly rewarding and makes my job worthwhile."

Special Interests
Spinal Surgery, Total Joint Replacement

Education
1972 - Bachelor of Arts, Biology - University of Kansas
1975 - Master of Science, Microbial Genetics -  Wichita State University
1978 - Bachelor of Health Science - Physician Assistant
          Wichita State University
1986 - Doctor of Medicine - University of Kansas
1988 - Completed Two Years of General Surgery - Baylor College of Medicine
1989 - Completed One Year of Orthopedic Research - Baylor College of
          Medicine
1993 - Completed Orthopedic Surgery Residency - Baylor College of Medicine

Hospital Appointments      
1993 - Palmyra Medical Centers - Albany,
          Georgia
1993 - Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital -
          Albany, Georgia

Experience
1993 - Albany Orthopedic Center - Albany,
          Georgia

Licensure and Certification
1993 - Georgia State Board of
          Medical Examiners
1995 - Certified, American Board of
          Orthopedic Surgery

Professional Affiliations
Fellow,  American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Georgia Orthopedic Society
Southern Medical Association
Southern Orthopedic Association
American Medical Association
Medical Association of Georgia
Dougherty County Medical Society

Appointments/Offices Held
Clinical Associate Professor, Mercer University School of Medicine
Director, Children's Medical Services, Albany, GA
Chairman, Division of Orthopedics, Phoebe Putney Memorial  Hospital
Family Practice Coordinator and Research Coordinator, Albany Orthopedic Center

   Dr. Rhoads and his wife, Bonnie, have two sons.  His hobbies include golf, outdoor photography and snow skiing.  He is a member of Sherwood Baptist Church.

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