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Jacob Stirton, MD, Orthopaedic Surgery, Blairsville, GA

JacobBenjaminStirtonMD

Orthopaedic Surgery Blairsville, GA

Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Shoulder Surgery

Founder and Medical Director, Union General Sports Medicine Program Medical Director, Union General Department of Rehabilitation

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  • Office

    19A Doctors Way
    Blairsville, GA 30512
    Phone+1 706-439-6858

Summary

  • Fellowship trained orthopedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in upper extremity and knee ligament surgery. Team physician for Young Harris College Athletics and several local area high schools.

Education & Training

  • University of Kentucky College of Medicine
    University of Kentucky College of MedicineFellowship, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, 2018 - 2019
  • University of Toledo
    University of ToledoResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 2013 - 2018
  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
    The University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2019 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2018
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • MAOA Annual Meeting Carl L. Nelson Physician in Training Award - Top Manuscript Mid-America Orthopaedic Association, 2018
  • Ohio Hand Symposium Top Resident Paper Presentation Ohio Orthopaedic Society, 2018
  • UTMC Most Outstanding Orthopaedic Surgery Resident University of Toledo Medical Center, 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Coccydynia: A Literature Review of Its Anatomy, Etiology, Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment  
    Mahmood S, Ebraheim N, Stirton J, Varatharajan A, International Journal of Musculoskeletal Disorders, 8/15/2018
  • Loss of Anteversion in Left Sided Hemiarthroplasty with the Use of Modular Threaded Inserters  
    Nabil Ebraheim, Jacob Stirton, Kyle Andrews, Alex Lu, Journal of Trauma and Rehabilitation, 1/12/2018
  • Case Report: Minimally Invasive Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of a Humeral Head-Splitting Fracture-Dislocation in A Young Man  
    Kyle Andrews, Ryan Sefcik, Jacob Stirton, Nabil Ebraheim, Journal of Orthopedic Research and Therapy, 12/11/2017
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Books/Book Chapters

Press Mentions

  • Jacob Stirton, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon with Union General Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
    Jacob Stirton, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon with Union General Orthopedics and Sports MedicineMay 3rd, 2022

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Clinical Evaluator, Exactech2021 - Present