Introduction
Jill Flanagan, MD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She received additional training in Baltimore, Md., at Sinai Hospital at the International Center for Limb Lengthening. Dr. Flanagan is trained in advanced techniques and technologies, such as using the Taylor Spatial Frame, TL-Hex frame and Precice nail. Her expertise in limb lengthening has led to invitations from the Baltimore Limb Deformity Course to teach others how to perform limb lengthening surgeries.
In addition to her limb deformity and limb lengthening practice, Dr. Flanagan has a keen interest in helping children with osteogenesis imperfecta and their families. She has a large clinical practice, and fosters a holistic and multidisciplinary approach when caring for these patients.
While Dr. Flanagan has interest in the entire spectrum of pediatric orthopedic surgery, her areas of focus include limb deformity and limb lengthening, osteogenesis imperfecta, trauma (treatment of broken bones) and promoting good bone health. Dr. Flanagan is also a consulting associate for the Duke University Department of Orthopaedic Surgery.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two sons.
Focus of Practice
- Limb deformity
- Limb lengthening
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
Areas of Interest
- Complex limb deformity
- Limb-lengthening surgeries
- Osteogenesis imperfecta and bone health
- Knock knees and bowlegs
Locations
Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Childrens at Meridian Mark, 5445 Meridian Mark Rd NE Ste 250 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-255-1933Judson L Hawk Jr MD Clinic for Children
Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 6th Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-5437Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
1181 Langford Drive, Bldg 200 Suite 101 Watkinsville, GA 30677 Get Directions 404-255-1933Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Childrens at Old Milton Parkwy, 3300 Old Milton Pkwy Ste 310 Alpharetta, GA 30005 Get Directions 404-255-1933Childrens Physician Group - Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
Childrens at Town Center Outpatient Care Center, 605 Big Shanty Road NW Kennesaw, GA 30144 Get Directions 404-255-1933Featured Media
Research & Publications
Multicenter review of external fixator pin site infections, Multicenter review of limb deformity, Evaluating changes in growth velocity with treatment of patients with osteogenesis imperfecta
In the News
Meet Dr. Flanagan
Jill Flanagan, MD, is a pediatric orthopedic surgeon at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Dr. Flanagan was able to use an internal lengthening device to gradually lengthen Caleb's leg. Caleb was born with a condition known as fibular hemimelia. Watch Caleb's story.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Georgia 4-Year-Old Thrives Despite More Than 100 Bone Breaks
Easton Elrod doesn't so much walk as glide into Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite. That is his M.O., he pushes on. The same way he's pushed through more than 100 broken bones.
Fox 5
4 Activities That Could Land Your Child In The Hospital
"As a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with more than 2,000 surgeries under her belt, Dr. Jill Flanagan knows how easy it is for blissful playtime to turn into tears and cast time. She reccommends keeping these helpful tips in mind as your little ones play on playgrounds and in backyards."
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Georgia Boy Undergoes Leg-lengthening Surgery
Clark Jeffers uses an external fixator to help lengthen his right leg. Dr. Flanagan talks about Clark’s limb lengthening surgeries and his journey.
Fox 5 Atlanta
Easton's Story
Easton Brown suffered a femur fracture after falling through an unsupported attic. Thanks to Dr. Flanagan's skill and expertise, Easton is now back to being a healthy, active seven year old.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta