Exhibit 31.1
PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER CERTIFICATION
I, Argil J. Wheelock, M.D., certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q/A of HealthTronics Surgical Services, Inc.; and
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report.
| Date: September 2, 2004 | /s/ Argil J. Wheelock | |
Argil J. Wheelock, M.D. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |