PRACTITIONERS

James Hughes, CP LP

Founder, President and Clinical Prosthetist of AP&O since 1999. He is a prosthetic examiner for the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics and a past President of the Georgia Society of Othotists and Prosthetists. Before forming AP&O, Jim was the Clinical Director of Atlanta Prosthetics/Novacare and spent 8 years as the Director of Orthotics and Prosthetics at Scottish Rite Children's Medical Center in Atlanta. Jim has 31 years of experience in the industry.

He was educated at Shelby State College and has continued his professional training at various institutions  including UCLA, Duke and Texas Institute - Rehab/Research. Full Resume

Marc Kaufman, CPO LPO

Vice President Marc D. Kaufman, Certified Prosthetist Orthotist & Licensed Prosthetist Orthotist Joined Atlanta Prosthetics & Orthotics in 1999. He has served as the Residency Director since establishing that program at AP&O in 2003. He worked at Scottish Rite Hospital in Atlanta (currently Children's Healthcare of Atlanta) and started the Orthotic Department at Novacare. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Georgia Society of Orthotics and Prosthetists and was President from 2003 to 2005. He also served on the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists from 2004 to 2007. Marc is a visiting lecturer at the Masters of Science Prosthetic and Orthotic Program at Georgia Tech on lower limb Orthotics. Marc has 20 years of experience in the industry.

 He was educated at Western Illinois University and graduated from Texas Southwestern Medical Center with a  degree in Prosthetics and Orthotics. He continued his education with a residency at Southern Illinois University with  a specialization in pediatrics. Full Resume

Will Holbrook, CP LP

Will Holbrook became a member of the AP&O family in December of 1999 and has 15 years of experience in the prosthetic field. He received his bachelor of science degree from Berry College in Rome, Georgia with a major in biology and minor in Chemistry. He received his graduate degree in prosthetics at Northwestern University in Chicago, IL. Will received his certification in June of 2000 from the American Board for Certification in orthotics and prosthetics. He has presented papers on patient case studies and new developments in prosthetic componentry. Will currently serves on the GSOP Board as Vice President. He is an active member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists as well as an instructor at North Georgia College and State University.

Martin Kacen, CPO LPO

Marty Kacen CPO, joined AP&O in 2007. Prior to that he spent twelve years as a Director and Orthotist/Prosthetist for Prosthetic Orthotic Clinical Center of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. His experience includes being an Orthotics Instructor for Northwestern University Prosthetic Orthotic Center from 1990-1994. He is ABC Certified in Orthotics and Prosthetics and a member of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. He has also served as President of Midwest Chapter of the Academy 

Eric Chen, CPO LPO

 Originally from Florida, Eric graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with a Bachelors degree in Engineering Science with a minor in Biomechanics. He then moved to Atlanta, GA where he completed his Masters Degree in Orthotics & Prosthetics from Georgia Tech. He completed his residency training at our Atlanta office with substantial exposure to a population of all ages, and is dual-certified/licensed in prosthetics & orthotics. He currently resides in Athens, GA as the manager of our Athens satellite office. Eric remains an active member of both the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists and American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

Jason Auyer, CO, LO, Resident Prosthetist

Jason joined our staff in August 2005 as an orthotic technician after earning his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Cedarville University. After working two years as an orthotic technician he completed the orthotic certificate program from Northwestern University in September 2007. Jason then returned to AP&O to undergo his orthotic residency at both the Atlanta and Athens offices, which he completed in October 2008. He became a licensed orthotist in 2009 and is currently completing his prosthetic residency. He resides with his wife and children in Gainesville, GA and is the manager of our new satellite office there in Gainesville. Jason is a member of the Georgia Society of Orthotists and Prosthetists and presented at the 2008 meeting on a new lower extremity orthotic  design for patients with drop foot.

Mark Ray, CO

Mark Ray joined AP&O in 2010. While attending Duke University, he worked summers and weekends as an orthopedic surgery technician. He worked in the surgery department at Piedmont Hospital and then started with Scottish Rite Children’s Medical Center (now Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta) in 1988. After working two years as an orthotic technician, he completed the orthotic certificate program at Northwestern University in 1990. Mark received his orthotic certification from the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics in 1992 and continued working at Scottish Rite as a certified orthotist. 

Louisa L. Affleck, OTR, CHT. Occupational Therapist Registered, Certified Hand Therapist

Louisa has been effectively assisting clients with upper extremity amputations for many years as a Certified Hand Therapist. She has collaborated with prosthetists in finding the most satisfactory fit and electrode site placement for maximum function of upper extremity prostheses. 

She develops exercise programs which enable her clients to improve their strength and range of motion of the residual limb, as well as to effectively manage their pain. She aims to evaluate her clients as soon as possible after injury to improve their readiness for prosthetic use.

She also works with individuals to improve function with activities of daily living and recommends adaptive equipment as needed. She evaluates the work situation, the feasibility of returning to work and any modifications that may be needed. She believes that a team approach with the case manager, adjuster, patient, doctor and prosthetist is very important to the client’s care.