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Weekend Clinic for Injuries
Sprains, strains and broken bones don’t wait for weekdays. If your child needs to see a pediatric orthopedic expert on a weekend, Children’s has appointments available on Saturdays in Sandy Springs and Sundays in Duluth. Make an appointment online or call 404-255-1933 to schedule.
Make an AppointmentOur Orthopedics Program is ranked among the best in the country for kids and teens, and is the only nationally ranked program for kids and teens in Georgia.* When you bring your child to Children’s, they will be cared for by one of the country’s leading pediatric orthopedic teams. More parents trust Children's for their child's orthopedic surgery than any other pediatric hospital in the U.S.**
What does a pediatric orthopedic doctor do?
Pediatric orthopedic specialists understand that kids and teens aren’t just small adults. Their growing bones and different developmental stages pose different challenges. Pediatric orthopedists know what to look for, can anticipate problems unique to growing kids and teens and can work toward the best outcome with a system of care designed for your child. That’s one of the top reasons why children and teens with orthopedics injuries or illnesses shouldn’t be treated in an adult hospital. In fact, more parents trust Children's for orthopedic care than anyone else in Georgia.** The pediatric orthopedic specialists at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta also help educate parents on ways to help keep kids’ bones healthy.
As one of the leading programs in the country, our pediatric orthopedic doctors specialize in medical and surgical treatment of conditions and injuries of the musculoskeletal system—the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Specific conditions we treat include:
Conditions that impact the bones of the spinal column or the bones that make up the spine:
- Arthrogryposis
- Back pain
- Brachial plexus birth palsy
- Burns
- Cerebral palsy
- Dislocations
- Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
- Fractures
- Hemophilia
- Kyphosis
- Lordosis
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Myelodysplasia/spina bifida
- Nerve injuries
- Scoliosis
- Short stature syndrome
- Spondylosis
- Spondylolisthesis
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
Conditions that impact the bones of the shoulders:
- Bone health disorders
- Brachial plexus birth palsy
- Brachial plexus injury
- Burns
- Dislocations
- Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
- Fractures
- Ganglion cyst
- Hemophilia
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Nerve injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Shoulder impingement
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Tendon lacerations
Conditions that impact the bones of the chest:
- Bone health disorders
- Burns
- Hemophilia
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Nerve injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Sports injuries
- Tendon lacerations
- Thoracic insufficiency syndrome
Conditions that impact the bones of the arms and hands:
- Arthrogryposis
- Bone health disorders
- Brachial plexus birth palsy
- Brachial plexus injury
- Burns
- Cerebral palsy
- Dislocations
- Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
- Fingertip crush
- Fractures
- Ganglion cyst
- Hemophilia
- Limb deficiency
- Limb length inequality
- Little league elbow
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Nerve injuries
- Overuse injuries
- Polydactyly (extra fingers or toes)
- Radial longitudinal deficiency (RLD)
- Split thumb
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Syndactyly
- Tendon lacerations
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger thumb and fingers
Conditions that impact the bones of the hips:
- Bone health disorders
- Burns
- Cerebral palsy
- Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)
- Dislocations
- Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
- Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
- Fractures
- Hemophilia
- Hip apophysitis (inflammation)
- Hip pain
- Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
- Limb deficiency
- Limb length inequality
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Nerve injuries
- Patellofemoral stress syndrome
- Polydactyly (extra fingers or toes)
- Overuse injuries
- Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
- Snapping hip
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
Conditions that impact the bones of the legs and knees:
- Amputations
- Arthrogryposis
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears
- Bone health disorders
- Burns
- Cerebral palsy
- Dislocations
- Duchenne’s muscular dystrophy
- Fractures
- Hemophilia
- Limb deficiency
- Limb length inequality
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Myelodysplasia/spina bifida
- Nerve injuries
- Patellofemoral stress syndrome
- Overuse injuries
- Osgood-Schlatter disease
- Shin splints
- Short stature syndrome
- Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
Conditions that impact the bones of the feet and ankles:
- Amputations
- Arthrogryposis
- Bone health disorders
- Burns
- Club foot
- Congenital vertical talus
- Dislocations
- Flatfeet
- Fractures
- Hemophilia
- Limb deficiency
- Limb length inequality
- Musculoskeletal tumors
- Nerve injuries
- Polydactyly (extra fingers or toes)
- Overuse injuries
- Sever’s disease
- Sinding-Larsen-Johansson disease
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
Our Orthopedics Program offers several multispecialty programs, meaning our physicians collaborate with other doctors, nurses and clinicians from other specialties and across our System to deliver coordinated orthopedic care and resources to patients. We are also actively involved in research projects to help improve patient outcomes.
- Bone and Soft Tissue Sarcoma Program
- Bone Health and Diseases Program
- Brachial Plexus Program
- Cerebral Palsy Program
- Comprehensive Limb Difference Program
- Concussion Program
- Fracture care
- Hand and Upper Extremity Program
- Hip Program
- Musculoskeletal Program
- Orthotics and prosthetics
- Scoliosis and Spine Program
- Sports Medicine Program
Whether your child needs treatment for an ongoing condition or was recently injured, it’s important to seek out the best orthopedic specialists possible for your child. Our doctors and surgeons work closely with orthopedic surgeons in the community to help ensure complete, coordinated care is delivered seamlessly at our hospitals for children with orthopedic conditions. The following physicians lead our Orthopedics Program:
Physician leadership
- Michael L. Schmitz, MD, Chief, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center
- S. Clifton Willimon, MD, Medical Director, Atlanta United Academy team
- Crystal Perkins, MD, Medical Director, Orthopedic Quality and Outcomes
- Allan E. Peljovich, MD, Medical Director, Hand and Upper Extremity Program
- Tim Schrader, MD, Medical Director, Hip Program; Surgical Director, Scottish Rite Hospital
- Robert W. Bruce Jr., MD, Medical Director, Neuromuscular Program and Cerebral Palsy Program
- Nicholas D. Fletcher, MD, Medical Director, Spine Program
- Joshua Murphy, MD, Medical Director, Spine Quality and Outcomes
- Michael T. Busch, MD, Surgical Director, Sports Medicine Program
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A message from our chief
“It is an honor to be recognized this year as the only nationally ranked program for kids and teens in Georgia and the top program in the Southeast. It’s a true reflection of our tireless pursuit of better patient outcomes, experience and quality of care.”
Schedule your appointment online
We are also now offering online appointment scheduling to make booking your child’s appointment even easier. Visit our online appointment scheduler, and choose the provider, location and day that work best for your family.
Virtual visits
We know that your child’s doctor visits are important, and we are making them even easier for families. We now offer virtual visits so that patients can see their providers without leaving home. Every visit is unique, and some visits need to happen in person—your child’s doctor will help decide if your child can be seen virtually. Talk to our schedulers about setting up a virtual visit for your child.
Second opinions
We understand that when it comes to your child needing orthopedic treatment or surgery, a second opinion can help ease concerns and help you make an informed decision. We welcome all second opinions.
Meet our team
As one of the largest pediatric orthopedic practices in the Southeast, our team includes 14 surgeons, two orthopedists and six primary care physicians. Where you take your child matters because the treatment they get today will impact their entire future.
Orthopedic surgeons
- Jed Axelrod, MD
- Robert W. Bruce Jr., MD
- Michael T. Busch, MD
- Dennis P. Devito, MD
- Anthony "Ace" Egger, MD
- Jorge A. Fabregas, MD
- Jill C. Flanagan, MD
- Nicholas D. Fletcher, MD
- Dell McLaughlin, MD
- Joshua Murphy, MD
- Dana Olszewski, MD, MPH
- Crystal Perkins, MD
- Michael L. Schmitz, MD
- Tim Schrader, MD
- S. Clifton Willimon, MD
Orthopedists
Sports medicine primary care physicians
- Ashley Brouillette, MD
- James Crownover, MD
- J. Stephen Kroll, MD
- Stephen Miller, MD
- Tatiana Patsimas, MD
- Armand Scurfield, MD
- Matthew Vosters, MD
Advanced practitioners
- Denise Coultes Beuret, FNP-C
- Amy Butterfield, PNP
- Sarah Delk, PA-C
- Grace Hall, PA-C
- Veronica Hill, CPNP
- Laura Jones, CPNP
- J. Brian Kelly, PA-C
- Jessica King, PA-C
- Nancy Kralovich, PA-C
- Nikki Kress, CPNP-AC
- Marian Leach, PA-C
- Keri L. Liles, PA-C
- Rebecca Lunsford, PA-C
- Joshua Myers, FNP-C
- Nicole O'Donnell, PA-C
- Caitlin Parsons, PA-C
- Tori Robertson, PA-C
- Tracy Ruska, MSN, CPNP-AC, CCRN
- Karen Shaw, PA-C
- Cassie Simon, PNP-AC
- Melissa Smyles, PA-C
- Kirsten Warnock, NP-C
- Ed Wilson, PA-C
Certified athletic trainers
- Raven Giordano, AT-C
- David Kloehs, AT-C
- Christina Perez, AT-C
- Sara Skammer, AT-C
- Beth Walsh, AT-C
Meet Our Pediatric Orthopedic Specialists
Private Practice Physicians in Our Orthopedics Program
We work closely with private practice physicians in our program to lead research, develop specialized programs and deliver seamless care to patients.
Hand surgery
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National and international research is a top priority for Children’s.
Our team’s orthopedic research studies are designed to lead to better outcomes for pediatric patients. Our physicians are dedicated to collaboration and active research on topics that include the spine, hips, trauma and more.
DISCOVER MOREPlease sign in to MYchart to complete the forms that have been assigned to you prior to your child's visit. If you'd prefer to print and complete the forms, please call 404-255-1933 to request them. Forms should be completed prior to your child’s appointment with Children’s Physician Group–Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine as this will help reduce wait times.
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Our Macon clinic has moved locations
Children’s Orthopedics and Sports Medicine in Macon has moved to a new location at 1625 Hardeman Ave, Macon, GA 31201 as of Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023.
Learn MoreAthens Orthopaedics
1181 Langford Drive, Building 200, Suite 101
Watkinsville, GA 30677
Center for Advanced Pediatrics
2174 North Druid Hills Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Children’s at Cherokee
1558 Riverstone Parkway, Suite 100
Canton, GA 30114
Children’s at Duluth
2270 Duluth Highway 120
Duluth, GA 30097
Children’s at Fayette
1265 Highway 54 West, Suite 200
Fayetteville, GA 30214
Children’s at Forsyth
410 Peachtree Parkway, The Collection at Forsyth
Cumming, GA 30041
Children's at Hamilton Creek
2240 Hamilton Creek Parkway, Suite 600
Dacula, GA 30019
Children’s at Hudson Bridge–Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
1492 Hudson Bridge Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281
Children’s at Meridian Mark
5445 Meridian Mark Road NE
Atlanta, GA 30342
Children’s at Old Milton Parkway
3300 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
Children’s at Town Center Outpatient Care Center
605 Big Shanty Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Macon Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
1625 Hardeman Ave
Macon, GA 31201
Children's Orthopedics and Sports Medicine - Douglasville
6095 Professional Parkway, First Floor, Suite 101B
Douglasville, GA 30134
*Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) by hospitals in Georgia, ages 0-18 (2022). Does not include any freestanding ambulatory surgery data.
**No. 10 on the U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list for 2023-24.
***Pediatric Health Information System (2023), as prepared by the Children’s Hospital Association. This report compares clinical data annually for more than 52 pediatric hospitals in the U.S.
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