Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia Debuts New Clinic In Alpharetta; Dr. Shamir Bhikha Joins Alpharetta Podiatrists Team

Online, September 15, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia LLC, nationally-renowned clinics operating since 1982, has widened its reach to serve more and more patients in North Atlanta and across Georgia get back on their feet. Adding to the convenient metro Atlanta locations is the newest clinic in Alpharetta, situated one mile west of GA 400 (Exit 11) on Highway 9 North, in the Target Shopping Center next to Edwin Watts Golf and Wellness Centers of America.

True to the vision of Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia LLC, the Alpharetta clinic opened last August 23, 2013, to offer compassionate, comprehensive care to patients from Alpharetta and Milton as well as Cumming, Canton, and other North Atlanta communities. The new Podiatrist in Alpharetta provides the city with advanced ankle and foot care from both a medical and surgical perspective.

During the official opening of the Alpharetta office of the Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia, a ribbon cutting ceremony was carried out with representatives from the Milton Business Alliance, and with Milton City Councilmen and officials present. An open house for prospective patients and local physicians was also held, emphasizing the convenient access offered to patients who need the specialists for their foot or ankle issues.

Dr. Shamir Bhikha, DPM, an Alpharetta podiatrist, is now sharing his expertise at the Ankle & Foot Centers of Georgia. As the latest addition to the team of industry-leading physicians, Dr. Bhikha provides patient-centered care and treats many types of disorders in the foot, ankle, and lower extremities.

"We are so grateful to have Dr. Bhikha as part of our team at our practice," says Dr. Joseph Giovinco, DPM, FACFAS, founder of the Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia." He is such a well-rounded physician with expertise in many different areas, and we look forward to working with him."

Dr. Shamir Bhikha treats patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, with a special interest in sports medicine, trauma, podopediatrics, reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, and diabetic limb salvage. Prior to joining the Ankle and Foot Centers Alpharetta team, he served as Chief Resident of the Podiatric Surgery service at Inova Fairfax Hospital and as Chief Podiatric Resident of Plastic Surgery Limb Salvage at Georgetown University Hospital.

To find out more about the newly opened Alpharetta clinic of the Ankle and Foot Centers of Georgia headed by Dr. Shamir Bhikha, please visit http://www.ankleandfootcenters.com/contact-us/ to make an appointment today.