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Bryan Whitfield, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Lithonia, GA

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Orthopaedic Surgery Lithonia, GA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    8225 Mall Pkwy
    suite 110
    Lithonia, GA 30038
    Phone+1 404-778-3350
    Fax+1 404-778-3002

Summary

  • Bryan Whitfield, MD, located in Atlanta, GA, is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine. He completed his medical education at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 2008 and a residency in orthopaedic surgery at Georgetown. He pursued further training in orthopaedic sports medicine with a fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic Greenville. Dr. Whitfield also has a background in mathematics, economics, and chemistry from Duke University. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory Orthopaedics since 2017. He leads the hip preservation department within Emory Orthopaedics. His expertise includes sports medicine, particularly involving the hip, shoulder, and knee. He is an Active Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. He serves on the editorial board of the American Journal of Sports Medicine.

Education & Training

  • Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)
    Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Greenville (Greenville)Fellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital
    MedStar Health/Georgetown University HospitalResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2010 - 2013
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2008
  • Duke University
    Duke UniversityB.S., Majors: Mathematics and Economics; Minor: Chemistry, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2013 - 2015
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2013
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • Orthopaedic Surgery
    American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Georgetown Caring Star, Patient initiated award for exceptional care Georgetown University Hospital, 2010
  • Active Fellow American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hand and Wrist Trauma: Fingertip Injuries, a Review  
    Whitfield BJ, Edwards SG, Current Orthopaedic Practice, 1/1/2012
  • Missed Obturator Hip Dislocation in a 19-Year-Old Man  
    Argintar E, Whitfield B, Debritz J, Journal of American Orthopaedics, 1/1/2012
  • Subscapularis Function After Primary Tendon to Tendon Repair in Patients After Replacement Arthroplasty of the Shoulder  
    Caplan JL, Whitfield B, Neviaser RJ, J Shoulder Elbow Surg, 1/1/2009

Books/Book Chapters

Lectures

  • Meniscal Tears in Tibial Plateau Fractures as Predicted by Measuring Internal Depression on CT Scans. 
    Chicago, IL - 1/22/2013
  • Medium to Long Term Clinical Outcomes of Ulnar Shortening Osteotomies Using a Low Profile Plating System. 
    Washington, DC - 1/20/2013
  • Spatial and Temporal Control of Luciferase Expression through HIFU Mediated Induction of Heat Shock Protein Promoter in Vivo. 
    NIH, Bethesda, MD - 1/1/2003

Other

Press Mentions

  • Faculty and Staff Notables
    Faculty and Staff NotablesApril 1st, 2019