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Eric Gordon, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Athens, GA

EricGordonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Athens, GA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Piedmont Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

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  • Office

    1199 Prince Ave
    Athens, GA 30606

Summary

  • Eric Gordon, M.D. graduated from UGA and received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and was selected to complete an ACGME accredited fellowship in orthopaedic sports medicine at Emory University. Dr. Gordon has served as a team orthopaedic surgeon for several professional and collegiate teams including the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Hawks. He is a current official team orthopaedic surgeon for the University of Georgia.

    Dr. Gordon is published in multiple peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals and textbooks and has spoken nationally and internationally on advanced orthopaedic cartilage techniques.

    In his spare time, Dr. Gordon enjoys surfing, kitesurfing, racquetball, soccer, fishing, golf, skiing and rooting for the Dawgs.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • Medical University of South Carolina
    Medical University of South CarolinaResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2013, M.D.
  • University of Georgia
    University of GeorgiaBS, Biology, Minor in German, Cum Laude, 2009

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Resident Paper Award South Carolina Orthopaedic Association, 2015
  • Finalist, Gold Humanism Award 2015
  • Presidential Scholar University of Georgia, 2008
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Tranexamic Acid Decreases Blood Loss in Total Shoulder Artrhoplasty  
    Richard J. Friedman, Gordon ER, Butler RB, Mock L, Dumas B, Journal of Shoulder Elbow Surgery, 1/1/2016
  • Review Article: Perioperative Blood loss Management in Total Joint Arthroplasty  
    Gordon ER, Friedman RJ, Internal Medicine Review, 1/1/2016

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German