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  • R Wood, MD 100 Points

    R Wood, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    5555 Peachtree Dunwdy Ste 120
    Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Eric Carson, MD 90 Points

    Eric Carson, MD

    Resurgens Orthopaedics
    Distance: 12.27 mi
    5671 Peachtree Dunwdy Ste 900
    Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Rajiv D Pandya, MD 50 Points

    Rajiv D Pandya, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    3200 DOWNWOOD CIR #400
    ATLANTA, GA 30327
  • Saman Vojdani, MD 50 Points

    Saman Vojdani, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE
    Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Thomas J Moore, MD 30 Points

    Thomas J Moore, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • Robert W Bruce Jr, MD 10 Points

    Robert W Bruce Jr, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Grady S Clinkscales Jr, MD 10 Points

    Grady S Clinkscales Jr, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    1819 PEACHTREE RD NW STE 425
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • John G Heller, MD 10 Points

    John G Heller, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 3000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Gary R McGillivary, MD 10 Points

    Gary R McGillivary, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • James R Roberson, MD 10 Points

    James R Roberson, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    1364 CLIFTON RD NE
    ATLANTA, GA 30322
  • James R Roberson, MD 10 Points

    James R Roberson, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Michael K Schaufele, MD 10 Points

    Michael K Schaufele, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 3000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Stephen W Smith, MD 10 Points

    Stephen W Smith, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    2045 PEACHTREE RD STE 700
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • Stephen Becher

    Stephen Becher

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    320 Parkway Drive Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Stephen Becher, MD

    Stephen Becher, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    320 Parkway Drive Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Robert W Bruce Jr, MD

    Robert W Bruce Jr, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • Greg A Erens, MD

    Greg A Erens, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Greg A Erens, MD

    Greg A Erens, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • Greg A Erens, MD

    Greg A Erens, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG B #6400
    ATLANTA, GA 30322
  • John C Garrett, MD

    John C Garrett, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    77 COLLIER RD NW STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • John C Garrett, MD

    John C Garrett, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    550 PEACHTREE ST FL 19
    ATLANTA, GA 30308
  • Letha Y Griffin, MD

    Letha Y Griffin, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    2045 PEACHTREE RD STE 700
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • Letha Y Griffin, MD

    Letha Y Griffin, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    2001 PEACHTREE RD NE STE 705
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • Eric M Hammerberg, MD

    Eric M Hammerberg, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • Brian E Humpherys, MD

    Brian E Humpherys, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    415 W 28TH AVE
    ATLANTA, GA 30353
  • Jon L Hyman, MD

    Jon L Hyman, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    3200 DOWNWOOD CIR STE 500
    ATLANTA, GA 30327
  • Jon L Hyman, MD

    Jon L Hyman, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    550 PEACHTREE ST FL 19
    ATLANTA, GA 30308
  • Spero G Karas, MD

    Spero G Karas, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Sameh A Labib, MD

    Sameh A Labib, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    1365 CLIFTON RD NE BLDG A
    ATLANTA, GA 30322
  • Sameh A Labib, MD

    Sameh A Labib, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    550 PEACHTREE ST NE 8TH FL
    ATLANTA, GA 30308
  • Stephanie S Martin, MD -30 Points

    Stephanie S Martin, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    1605 CHANTILLY DR NE STE 310
    ATLANTA, GA 30324
  • Drew K Miller, MD

    Drew K Miller, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    77 COLLIER RD NW STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • Ali Nourbakhsh

    Ali Nourbakhsh

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    320 Parkway Drive Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Ali Nourbakhsh, MD

    Ali Nourbakhsh, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    320 Parkway Drive Northeast
    Atlanta, GA 30312
  • Keith D Osborn, MD

    Keith D Osborn, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    77 COLLIER RD NW STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • Shervin V Oskouei, MD

    Shervin V Oskouei, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 2000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • John M Rhee, MD

    John M Rhee, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    875 JOHNSON FERRY RD
    ATLANTA, GA 30342
  • John M Rhee, MD

    John M Rhee, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 3000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • John M Rhee, MD

    John M Rhee, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • Daniel H Silcox III, MD

    Daniel H Silcox III, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    2001 PEACHTREE RD NE STE 705
    ATLANTA, GA 30309
  • The Atlanta Center For Athletes

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    4500 N Shallowford Rd Ste 300
    Atlanta, GA 30338
  • George E Wright, MD

    George E Wright, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • John W Xerogeanes, MD

    John W Xerogeanes, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
    ATLANTA, GA 30303
  • John W Xerogeanes, MD

    John W Xerogeanes, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 1000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Sangwook T Yoon, MD

    Sangwook T Yoon, MD

    Distance: 12.27 mi
    59 EXECUTIVE PARK S STE 3000
    ATLANTA, GA 30329
  • Shiel Patel, MD
    1410 Points

    Shiel Patel, MD

    Thrive Ortho & Spine
    Distance: 15.51 mi
    505 Irvin Ct
    Suite 100
    Decatur, GA 30030
  • William Craven, MD
    520 Points

    William Craven, MD

    Alliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    Distance: 15.51 mi
    5040 Snapfinger Woods Drive
    Suite 206
    Decatur, GA 30035
  • William Craven, MD
    340 Points

    William Craven, MD

    Alliance Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
    Distance: 15.51 mi
    5040 Snapfinger Woods Dr.
    206
    Decatur, GA 30035
  • Thomas P Branch, MD 220 Points

    Thomas P Branch, MD

    Distance: 15.51 mi
    1014 SYCAMORE DR STE B
    DECATUR, GA 30030
  • Julio Jove, MD 140 Points

    Julio Jove, MD

    Gwinnett Bone & Joint Spec
    Distance: 15.51 mi
    2801 N Decatur Rd Ste 200, Dekalb Orth Clinic
    Decatur, GA 30033

Orthopedic Surgeon Info

Orthopedic Surgeon Summary:
An orthopedic surgeon works with patients before, during, and after surgical procedures that involve problems with the musculoskeletal system, such as hips and knees. An orthopedic surgeon is a surgical specialist. These surgeons diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and congenital defects that may affect not only the bones and joints, but nerves, muscles, and connective tissues as well. An orthopedic surgeon can help with arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery and can also help with intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET). While an orthopedic surgeon does perform surgical procedures, these doctors also use nonsurgical interventions when possible to treat patients.

Category Conditions Treated:


A few of the conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons include:


Category Specialties:


While doctors may choose general orthopedic surgery, there are at least a dozen different specialties, a few of which include specialization in specific areas of the body, physical and occupational therapy, trauma, sports medicine, pediatrics, rehabilitation, pain management, and more.

Category Procedures and Treatments:


Orthopedic surgeons use both surgical and nonsurgical procedures to treat patients. Just a few of these include:

  • Arthroscopy
  • Bone grafting
  • Bone healing
  • Chondroplasty
  • Fusion
  • Internal fixation
  • Joint replacement
  • Laminectomy
  • Osteotomy
  • Pain management
  • Reconstructive surgery
  • Soft tissue repair

Category Profession Details:


Orthopedic surgeons must complete a minimum of a Bachelor Degree, followed by 4 years of medical school and 5 years of orthopedic residency. An additional year of education is required for specialties within the field. The orthopedic surgeon needs to pass licensing requirements for the state in which he or she will practice medicine. In order to be certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery orthopedic surgeons must complete all education and training requirement, practice their field for 2 years, then pass the written and oral exams.

Category Associations:


The American Orthopaedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


Orthopedic Surgeon FAQs:

What is an Orthopedic Surgeon?
An Orthopedic Surgeon is a physician who performs surgery on the musculoskeletal system. An Orthopedic Surgeon does surgery on the hand, hip, elbow, shoulder, joint, foot, ankle and spine.

What types of surgery does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?
An Orthopedic Surgeon can do many surgeries. The surgeries performed by an Orthopedic Surgeon include: repair fractures, hip and knee replacement, carpal tunnel release, rotator cuff repair, etc. An Orthopedic Surgeon can also help with lumbar stabilization and lumbar instrumentation.

Where does an Orthopedic Surgeon work?
An Orthopedic Surgeon can work in a hospital or clinic.

How do I find an Orthopedic Surgeon in my city and state?
The Wellness.com directory will help you locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in your state. Select Orthopedic Surgeon from the professionals menu and select the state that you are looking to locate an Orthopedic Surgeon in. After you have located your state, find the city that you will need an Orthopedic Surgeon in. Select the state and city and you will see a list of Orthopedic Surgeons in your city and state.

Do orthopedic surgeons only treat bones?
While orthopedic surgeons do treat injuries and diseases that affect bones, they also treat other parts of the musculoskeletal system, including muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.

Do orthopedic surgeons only use surgery as treatment?
While qualified to perform various surgical procedures, orthopedic surgeons also use nonsurgical and minimally invasive methods to treat patients as well. The least invasive method is typically the first choice in treating patients.

Why would orthopedic surgeons need to specialize in one part of the body if they only treat certain issues?
The musculoskeletal system is complex, requiring extensive focus to properly heal these areas. Also, with 206 bones in the human body, each bone has a specific function and different connective tissue issues. For example, there are 27 bones in the hand, and 26 bones in the foot. That is a lot for an orthopedic surgeon with a specialty in one of these areas to focus on.

How many orthopedic surgeons are there in the United States?
Wikipedia states that there are 25,464 orthopedic surgeons in the United States as of 2008.


Orthopedic Surgeon Related Terms:
orthopedics, orthopaedics, orthopedic surgery, arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, menisectomy, chondroplasty, carpal tunnel release, thoracic discectomy, anterior and posterior thoracic instrumentation, intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET), nucleoplasty, discography, anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF), anterior and posterior lumbar instrumentation, dynesys lumbar stabilization, orthopedic surgeon, scoliosis surgery