Spine Specialists
Top rated for eight years in a row as Charleston’s Choice for best orthopedic surgeons, countless of satisfied patients walk away with a pain free, natural feeling knee or hip. From custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing to the area’s first and only outpatient surgery center based robotic knee replacement program, patients trust Lowcountry Orthopaedics Hip and Knee Specialists.
Signature services include:
- Custom total knee arthroplasty using 3D printing
- Same day robotic knee replacement program
- Personalized joint replacement experience
- Dedicated team of nurses, physician assistants, and physical therapists
- Proven outcomes for quick recovery and pain-free lives
Same day appointments are available at one of our convenient North Charleston, Summerville, or Daniel Island locations.
When you choose Lowcountry Orthopaedics, you’re choosing a team that listens, evaluates, and provides a customized treatment plan. Here’s what you can expect:
Comprehensive Evaluation
Your first visit begins with an in-depth evaluation and diagnostic tests to identify both common and complex spine issues.
Personalized Treatment Plan:
Based on your diagnosis, we create a tailored plan that may include:
- Therapy
- Pain management
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Traditional surgery
- Advanced treatments like GPS robotic spine surgery and 3D spine implantation
We prioritize minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery time and enhance your quality of life. Schedule your consultation with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and discover how our spine specialists can help you regain your mobility and improve your well-being.
Services
Spine disorders
Spine fusion
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Cervical radiculopathy
Lowcountry Orthopaedics’ Spine Team

Christopher Battista, MD

Don Stovall, Jr, MD

Sabino D’Agostino, DO

Kylie Smith, MSN-FNP

Carey Lennon, PA-C
Physician Assistant

Lamar Hood, PA-C

ALYSSA GRANT MSPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
SPINE REPLACEMENT SURGERY
Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery
The ExcelsiusGPS™ robot-assisted spine surgery revolutionizes minimally invasive surgical platforms available to our patients. If you are experiencing chronic back pain that is unresponsive to non-surgical treatment, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery in conjunction with the ExcelsiusGPS™ spinal surgery system.
Spine Conditions
Cervical Herniated Disc
Cervical Spondylosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Lumbar Herniated Disc
Scoliosis
Spinal Stenosis
Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery
3D Spine Implant
MinuteMan
Intracept
VertiFlex
Coflex
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spine Videos
Hip & Knee Specialists
Fast forward to feeling better with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine’s board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeons that specialize in joint reconstruction and hip and knee surgery.
Same-Day Joint Replacement
The benefits of same-day total hip or knee replacement surgery include fast recovery, lower risk of infection, no risk of hospital-acquired illness, cost reduction, and increased patient satisfaction. Patients interested in same-day joint surgery should schedule an evaluation with Dr. Zimlich to review their medical profile for candidacy.
8:30 AM – 5PM
Occupational Therapy: (843) 569-5260
Physical Therapy: (854) 529-3407