Optim Orthopedics, the region’s leading provider of orthopedic care, is proud to announce the addition of three highly trained orthopedic surgeons who will begin seeing patients this September. These additions reinforce Optim’s commitment to delivering world-class, sub-specialty orthopedic care to communities across Southeast Georgia and Bluffton, South Carolina.
The new physicians—each fellowship-trained in their respective fields—bring advanced surgical techniques and a patient-first approach to the Optim network, further enhancing access to specialized care and reducing time-to-treatment through Optim’s new online scheduling system. “This expansion reflects our ongoing investment in bringing highly specialized care closer to home,” said Matt Gemmill, Marketing Director for Optim Orthopedics. “Our new physicians represent the next generation of orthopedic excellence—and with online scheduling now available, patients can connect with them faster than ever.”
Meet the New Physicians:
Charles Powell, MD – Total Joint Replacement Starting September 2 in Brunswick and Jesup A Georgia native and fellowship-trained joint replacement specialist, Dr. Powell trained under leading national experts at the Rothman Institute and Cleveland Clinic. He brings advanced MAKO robotic-assisted techniques for hip and knee replacement to the Golden Isles region.
Edward Fakhre, MD – Orthopedic Spine Surgery Starting September 2 in Jesup, Savannah, Rincon, Richmond Hill, and Bluffton, SC Driven by a personal family experience and international perspective, Dr. Fakhre delivers compassionate, movement-restoring spine care with expertise in complex spine conditions and patient-centered recovery
William “Cole” Skinner, MD – Foot & Ankle Surgery Starting September 15 in Savannah, Statesboro, Jesup, and Richmond Hill A Savannah native and former athlete, Dr. Skinner trained at the prestigious Campbell Clinic and Baylor Scott & White. He specializes in complex foot and ankle procedures, trauma, and sports-related injuries.
Online Scheduling
All three physicians are now available for booking through Optim Orthopedics’ newly launched online scheduling portal, which allows patients to book appointments by body part, provider, or location. The platform was built to improve access and transparency in real time—cutting wait times even further. Prior to the launch, Optim’s average wait time across all locations was just 8.1 days, already half the national average of 16.9 days (2022).
Expanding Services, Elevating Care
This strategic growth continues Optim Orthopedics’ mission to bring comprehensive orthopedic care to every corner of the region—from high-tech joint replacement in Brunswick to advanced spine and foot & ankle care in Savannah and surrounding communities. To learn more or schedule an appointment online, visit www.optimorthopedics.com
About Optim Orthopedics
Optim Orthopedics is a physician-owned orthopedic practice with clinic locations in Savannah, Statesboro, Claxton, Brunswick, Jesup, Rincon, Pooler, Richmond Hill, Vidalia, and Bluffton, SC. With a team of over 30 fellowship-trained physicians, Optim provides expert orthopedic care in sports medicine, spine, joint replacement, trauma, hand, foot & ankle, and more. Learn more at www.optimorthopedics.com
