Atlanta, GA (October 19, 2019) -- The Arthritis Foundation was proud to recognize North Fulton resident Dr. Jon Minter as this year’s Medical Honoree at the 2019 Crystal Ball. Dr. Minter is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthritis with Arthritis & Total Joint Specialists who practices at the Northside-Forsyth Campus. Dr. Minter takes pride in the well-being of his patients and seeks to restore their quality of life.

“Dr. Minter offered me world-class treatment options and performed two successful painstakingly long surgeries,” says Sanju Sethumadhavan of Alpharetta, Georgia. “His relentless passion towards his patients and quality outcomes has helped me and my family gain back our confidence.”

“I am honored to be working with the Arthritis Foundation to raise funds that support programs aimed at making the lives of people living with arthritis better,” says Dr. Minter. “In Georgia alone, there are nearly 2 million people, including 10,000 kids, living with arthritis. The funds raised from the Crystal Ball support Arthritis Foundation’s programs, research and advocacy initiatives to help people today while finding a cure for tomorrow.”

Dr. Minter brings nearly two decades of experience practicing in Georgia, and has held numerous leadership roles, most recently serving as the director of an orthopaedic residency program in Tennessee. Dr. Minter offers robotic procedures for highly complex arthritic disease of the hip and knee, as well as specialized services for the management of failed joint replacement surgery. He has lectured both nationally and internationally on hip and knee arthroplasty and is published extensively in peer-reviewed journals. A thought leader in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Minter has designed knee and hip implants for both simple and complex surgical procedures associated with arthritic disease.

Dr. Minter and his wife Konni have been dedicated volunteers and supporters of the Arthritis Foundation for many years, with Dr. Minter currently serving on the Georgia Leadership Board.

About the Crystal Ball:

In its 38th year, The Crystal Ball is the most successful fundraising event of the Arthritis Foundation, and will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Ritz-Carlton Atlanta.  The Ball has raised more than $10 million dollars for critical research and programs for people living with Arthritis, including nearly 300,000 children nationally who are struggling every day.

About The Arthritis Foundation:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Arthritis Foundation is focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing information, advocacy, science and community. Leading the fight for the arthritis community, the Arthritis Foundation helps conquer everyday battles through life-changing information and resources, access to optimal care, advancements in science and community connections.

Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure. We also publish Arthritis Today, the award-winning magazine that reaches 4.2 million readers.

To learn more about the fight to cure arthritis visit www.arthritis.org.