Douglas B. Kasow, D.O.

Fellowship: Center for Spinal Disorders, Spine Education and Research Institute,
Denver, CO, 2007, AO / ASIF Spine Fellowship
Hospital de trabajador, Santiago, Chile – Dr. Bartolome Marre - Spinal Trauma – AOSpine Fellowship
Residency: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 2006, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
Internship: Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA, 2002, General Surgery Internship
Medical Degree: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV, 2001,
Doctor of Osteopathy
Undergraduate Degree: Emory University, Atlanta, GA, 1997, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Fellow
• AO Spine
• Georgia Orthopaedic Society
• Georgia Osteopathic Society
• Medical Association of Georgia
• North American Spine Society

Appointments

• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Clinical Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• August University (Formerly Medical College of Georgia), Clinical Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
• Vice Chair – Department of Orthopaedics, 2015-2016
• Chair, Orthopaedic PI Committee, Gwinnett Hospital System, 2015-2016
• Medical Performance Improvement, Patient Safety Committee, Gwinnett Hospital System, 2015-2016
• Surgical Services Executive Committee, Gwinnett Hospital System, 2014-2016
• Multispecialty Peer Review Committee, Gwinnett Hospital System, 2013-2016
• Secretary, Department of Orthopaedics, Gwinnett Hospital System, 2013-2014

Publications & Research

• Kasow DB, Janssen ME, Zigler J, Ponce C, Ohnmeiss D. The Value of Provocative Discography using Artificial Disc Replacement as the new Gold Standard Outcome Measure, North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, 2007
• Kasow DB, Curl WW: Stingers in Adolescent Athletes. Instructional Course Lecture – 55. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2006
• Fulcher SM, Kasow DB: The Septocutaneous Sling- A simplified technique for anterior stabilization of the ulnar nerve during subcutaneous transposition, American Hand Society, Annual Meeting 2004

Dr. Kasow grew up in Atlanta, Georgia and went to Emory University where he was involved with Habitat for Humanity. He is heavily involved in education and research, and has given multiple talks at medical conferences. He frequently mentors high school, college, and medical students considering a career in orthopaedics. Dr. Kasow has served on multiple hospital related committees and most recently was Vice Chair of the Department of Orthopaedics, Gwinnett Hospital System. He is an active sports enthusiast who enjoys snow skiing and scuba diving. Dr. Kasow is married and has two daughters. He loves spending time with his family.

Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth
Gwinnett Medical Center Lawrenceville
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Piedmont Fayette Hospital
Member of the Piedmont Clinic