Adam J. Handwerger, M.D.

Dr. Adam J. Handwerger graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in biology and received his medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. He completed his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of South Alabama, following which, he completed his fellowship training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, with Children’s Orthopaedics of Atlanta.

Dr. Handwerger is board certified by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America. Dr. Handwerger specializes in the treatment of scoliosis, pediatric fractures, growth plate injuries, deformity correction, clubfoot and cerebral palsy.

Medical Degree
Doctorate of Medicine, University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Residency
Orthopaedic Surgery, University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Fellowship
Pediatric Orthopaedics, Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, Atlanta, GA

Certification
Board-Certified, American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America