Michael B. Gottsman, MD

Michael Gottsman, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hip and total knee replacements. He has over 20 years of experience and sees patients at Total Joint Specialists' offices in Gainesville and Braselton, Georgia. Dr. Gottsman and his team are dedicated to creating a customized care plan that is tailored to each patient’s needs. 

Dr. Gottsman graduated with honors from Duke University Medical School and trained in orthopedics at Vanderbilt University. He then completed his fellowship training in tertiary sports medicine. He has served as a team doctor for several local high schools as well as collegiate sports teams.

At Total Joint Specialists, Dr. Gottsman uses advanced surgical techniques, such as direct anterior hip replacement and outpatient total knee replacement. The techniques result in shorter hospital stays, reduced recovery times, and overall higher patient satisfaction. Innovative pain management methods and multimodal pain protocols have revolutionized the post-operative experience, allowing patients to reach their goals more confidently.