Orthopedics: Surgery of the Hand, Wrist, and Elbow, Regenerative Medicines, Sports Injuries
Athens, Rogersville, Winfield
Most recent review: 6 days ago
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5.0
2.8K Ratings
1K Comments
Dr. Eric Stanford is board-eligible in orthopaedic surgery and has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has treated athletes and worked with the sports medicine team for Golden Glove Boxing and the Kansas City area high school football teams.
Dr. Eric Stanford is board-eligible in orthopaedic surgery and has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has treated athletes and worked with the sports medicine team for Golden Glove Boxing and the Kansas City area high school football teams.
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Dr. Stanford is great! He takes time to listen to my questions and gives me answers I can understand about my condition. He is very kind and always wears a smile.
(6 days ago)
Jul-2026
Very impressed with Dr Stanford!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
He took the time to listen to what I had to say and talked me through what the next steps were.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
Eric is the Best jn the Business. I trust him 100% in his care!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
He is fabulous, easy to talk to, answers all questions.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Thank you for your help as always! Nothing but the best!!!
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Very professional, answered all my questions I would recommend him.
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
The pa was awesome
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
Great job
(1 month ago)
Jun-2026
So far I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Stanford! Hip replacement surgery scheduled, so hopefully I will be on the mend soon!
Born and raised in Alabama, Dr. Eric Stanford received an associate's degree in biology from Bevill State Community College in Hamilton, Alabama, and his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He graduated medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB) in Kansas City, Missouri and trained in orthopaedic surgery at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Blue Springs, Missouri. He then completed a one-year sports medicine fellowship at the prestigious Hughston Clinic in Columbus, Georgia.
Dr. Stanford is board eligible in orthopaedic surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Academy of Orthopedics and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, among others. He was an adjunct faculty assistant professor at KCUMB during residency and currently serves as an adjunct professor at The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Stanford has a passion for sports medicine and the health of athletes. He has treated athletes and worked with the sports medicine team for Golden Glove Boxing and the Kansas City area high school football teams. He was also the resident team physician for the Kansas City Comets soccer team. During his Hughston Sports Medicine Fellowship, Dr. Stanford worked with the Hughston Certified Athletic Trainers and Fellows in high school athletics and college athletics at Auburn University and Valdosta State University. While there he also participated in academic research in sports medicine and orthopaedics.
Dr. Stanford grew up playing sports and enjoys attending various sporting events, especially Auburn football games. He also enjoys outdoor recreational activities, such as hunting, fishing, and ATV riding with his wife Lindy and two sons. He and his family attend Clements Baptist Church.
Fellowship Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine, The Hughston Clinic, Columbus, GA
Residency St. Mary’s Medical Center, Blue Springs, MO
Medical Education Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
Board Certifications American Osteopathic Association (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Specializing In General Orthopaedics Hand, Wrist & Elbow Joint Replacement Knee mi-eye 2™ Regenerative Medicine Shoulder Sports Medicine
Dr. Stanford is great! He takes time to listen to my questions and gives me answers I can understand about my condition. He is very kind and always wears a smile.
Very impressed with Dr Stanford!
He took the time to listen to what I had to say and talked me through what the next steps were.
Eric is the Best jn the Business. I trust him 100% in his care!!
He is fabulous, easy to talk to, answers all questions.
Thank you for your help as always! Nothing but the best!!!
Very professional, answered all my questions I would recommend him.
The pa was awesome
Great job
So far I have had a wonderful experience with Dr. Stanford! Hip replacement surgery scheduled, so hopefully I will be on the mend soon!